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DePaul University

Job Identification: 1023
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Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: Student Services

The Highlights:

The Assistant Director of Residence Life reports to the Associate Director of Housing and Residence Life and is responsible for the selection and training of the department's professional and student staff. The Assistant Director directly supervises 4 full-time Residence Directors. As a part of the Department of Housing and Residence Life Main Office, the Assistant Director plays a key leadership role in developing, implementing, and evaluating crisis management procedures; budget management; strategic planning; community building; student retention efforts; project administration; and relationship building with campus partners.

What You'll Do:

• Directly supervises 4 full-time Residence Directors.
  
• Provides oversight to departmental Training and Selection Committee (TSC) including developing training for Resident Assistants/Senior Resident Assistants, including monthly Resident Assistant Education Series (in-services). Oversees all aspects of the hiring process for student staff: reviews resumes; selects and manages the interview committee; prepares evaluation materials; and compiles interview notes for Human Resources' reporting purposes.
  
• Oversees creation of training content and schedule for full time live-in staff: both for summer training and on-going trainings year round.
  
• Serves as a conduct officer for Student Conduct cases, particularly higher level cases that have risen to this position's level. Addresses student and parent issues arising from student conduct, counseling, and crisis-related concerns.
  
• Coordinates residential outreach efforts especially as they relate to harm reduction and campus affinity, including but not limited to, Welcome Week, Fest, and the Winter Wellness Challenge. Serves as the liaison to Athletics, Campus Recreation, Health Promotion & Wellness, Chartwells, Admissions, and other Student Affairs offices.
  
• Assists with residence hall student retention initiatives. Proposes and assists in the development of living options and/or other student retention strategies; implements and evaluates special living options/theme floors; and provides supervision of academic living/learning initiatives.
  
• Participates in departmental planning, meetings, and trainings for professional and student staff.
  
• Advises the Resident Assistant Advisory Board and the Residence Hall Council and represents the department on external and university committees as assigned.
  
• Assists the Director and Associate Directors with departmental policy and procedure development, strategic planning, and program assessment. Recommends policy changes and new programming initiatives.
  
• 24 hour on-call responsibility. Often serves as the first responder when crisis situations occur (in person or via university-supported phone) and is tasked with contacting the emergency contact for students in certain high-level incidents. May need to fill in for a Residence Director/Area Coordinator in their absence.
  
• The Assistant Director directly supervises 4 full-time Residence Directors. Supervision is approximately 20% of this position.
  
• The Assistant Director oversees a budget of approx. $10,000 annually. The position is also involved in the larger, departmental budget planning as a member of the management team.
  

What You'll Need:

• Master's degree and 3 to 5 years of successful, full-time experience in higher education administration, with a strong emphasis in student conduct and outreach programming strongly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful experience in supervising full-time staff.
• PREFERRED: Five or more years of relevant experience strongly preferred, with additional emphasis in budget management or development of living-learning communities.
• The assistant director is responsible for responding to emergency situations as needed. Cell phone coverage is expected 24 hours a day, 7 days a week when on call. The ability to respond to a telephone call after hours is essential.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Windows.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
  
• Ability to work and make decisions in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
  
• Ability to effectively interact with students, parents, colleagues, staff and faculty.
  
• Ability to effectively interact with the professional and paraprofessional staff in the department.
  
• Ability to provide both a student-centered and a customer service orientation.
  
• Appreciation for and commitment to multiculturalism and diversity issues.
  
• Evening, weekend and holiday work is expected with this position.
  

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits
• Part-Time Benefits

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Required COVID-19 Vaccination:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent upon receiving all recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, including the booster, or having a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. To request a religious or medical exemption, please email employeerelations@depaul.edu.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:
Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act

Title IX Contact Information
Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX responsibilities. The Title IX Office is on the Lincoln Park campus on the 3rd floor of the Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield Avenue. The Title IX Office can be reached at 312-362-8970 or titleixcoordinator@depaul.edu.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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