The Associate Director of Residential Life department of housing efforts to promote student and staff leadership development. The Associate Director works collaboratively with department and division colleagues towards the creation and implementation of environments that intentionally foster and enhance the learning, development and success of residential students and staff. The Associate Director supervises three Assistant Directors and is responsible for half of the buildings on campus. The Associate Director is supervised by the Director of Residence Life.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide resources for professional and student staff to coordinate and promote activities
Direct the recruitment, selection, training and evaluation of Resident Assistants
Collaborate with the marketing office to ensure opportunities are promoted
Provide leadership in developing, implementing and interpreting assessment data
Provide high-level guidance and serve as a senior point of contact for staff grievances

The successful candidate should possess the following -

Knowledge of the University's student policies and procedures and those related to assigned department
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to student and staff learning and development
Facilitate communication between Residence Life staff and Campus Partners
Demonstrated Leadership experience in Residence Life

University employees are part of one of the state's most energizing and thriving workplaces and are home to South Carolina's top-ranked University Workplace by Forbes Magazine. The university invests in offering competitive benefits, personal and professional development, and in creating an academic setting that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. This position is full-time and includes a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, 403(b) retirement with employer match, tuition assistance, and much more. Compensation is dependent upon experience and education.

Advertised Minimum Qualifications :

Master's degree in Student Services or related field and 6 years of experience in academic advising, education, residence hall administration, or a related field; or bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience in academic advising, education, residence hall administration, or a related field. Valid Driver's License required.

Full/Part Time: Full Time

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The University of South Carolina is a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to a superior student experience and dedicated to innovation in learning, research and community engagement. Founded in 1801, the university offers more than 300 degree programs and is a top-tier Carnegie Foundation research institution. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of 20 locations throughout the state, including the research campus in Columbia. With 60 nationally ranked academic programs including top-ranked programs in international business, the nation's best honors college and distinguished programs in engineering, law, medicine, public health and the arts, the university is helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and around the world.

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