Location: SCSU Main Campus, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud MN 56301
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Employment Condition: Probationary
Job Description:
The Executive Director of Residential Life provides visionary leadership, strategic planning and effective management of operations for the Department of Residential Life. The Executive Director is responsible for the personnel, budget and administrative operations for the Department of Residential Life.
All leadership and planning led by the Executive Director must reflect the University's mission, the mission and values of the Division of Student Affairs, and CAS standards for Residence Life. The Executive Director must foster and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, justice, and inclusion in all components of their work and provide a healthy, secure, and academically supportive environment for students.
The position is responsible for:
Managing the systems and strategic planning associated with campus housing assignments and meal plans
Development and implementation of a residential learning curriculum
Recruitment and retention of residence hall students
Monitoring and enforcement of housing/dining policies and procedures
Providing data interpretation which informs and supports institutional decision-making
Supervising (directly or indirectly) all personnel in the Department of Residential Life:
Hire, train, and evaluate staff
Monitor job performance and workload
Assign office tasks and responsibilities
Providing leadership in:
Development of collaborative partnerships with a variety of constituent groups, (e.g., students, families, academic colleges, governing groups, service/program areas and administrative leadership, etc.)
On-going development and implementation of residential technology and StarRez
Implementation of safety and security plans for the residence halls and Garvey Commons
Department, division and institutional strategic planning, CAS-based program review activities, and assessment and learning outcome efforts
Evaluating departmental assessment results and determining modifications to departmental goals and objectives consistent with the University's strategic plan
Directing the implementation, maintenance and oversight of the processes involved in major functions such as residential learning curriculum, student leadership organizations, and guidance and education of community standards
Department budget management and disbursement of funds to sustain sound fiscal status:
Prepare annual operating budget and capital improvement budget
Oversee financial operations, including budget control and resource allocation
Monitor income and expenditures
Development of room and board rates in consultation with student governance bodies, Residence Hall Advisory Council and Student Government Association, for approval by the President and Board of Trustees
Monitoring appropriate contracts with vendors in cooperation with Business Services:
Provide leadership in the development and implementation of new contracts,
Planning and implementation of conference housing initiatives.
Planning, organizing, establishing, and directing student housing applications and assignments, residential meal plans, room configurations, billing and all record keeping functions
Developing, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures for student housing operations and a comprehensive facility plan:
Provide long-range strategic and capital expenditure planning and implementation strategies, including physical plan
Maintain confidentiality and security requirements
Keep abreast of new developments related to student housing and dining in higher education, business operations, and technology
Collaborate with other university personnel on technology implementation, functionality and training to support business processes and university operations
Providing assistance and information to students, families, and university personnel:
Provide emergency on-call support and, as needed, in major campus crises
Serve as a resource and consultant to the campus community on issues related to student housing and dining
Collection and organization of data and interpretation of this information to support a course of action pertaining to housing assignments, meal plans, resource management, and institutional decision making
Required Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Business Administration or related
5 years of progressively responsible administrative and leadership experience in a higher education setting, including previous experience in residential life
3 years of experience supervising professional staff
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in residence hall operations, community development, and residential living
Strong financial management, analysis, strategic planning, and budgeting skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to use technology for information processing
Ability to interact and collaborate with multiple and diverse groups of people and a commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment
Ability to adapt to changing conditions and to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Evidence of demonstrated ability to work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds
Preferred Qualifications:
Understanding of database management and data interpretation skills
Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations related to higher education
Evidence of high utilization and knowledge of student information systems such as StarRez
Experience in facility construction management, maintenance, repair, and renovation
Experience working with dining operations
Experience creating and implementing residential learning curriculum
About:
Founded in 1869, St. Cloud State is an award-winning regional public university and proud member of the Minnesota State Universities & Colleges system. The 100-acre campus is about an hour northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul, along the oak-crowned west bank of the Mississippi River. St. Cloud State students prepare for life, work and citizenship by exploring the world around them and making it better. St. Cloud State employees value active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability, and global and cultural understanding. These commitments complement more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, 60 graduate programs and 250 student clubs and organizations. St. Cloud State began as a normal school in 1869 and became St. Cloud State Teachers College in 1921. Bachelor's degrees were first offered in 1925. Master's degrees debuted in 1957. In 1975, the institution became St. Cloud State University. In recent years, the University added applied doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration and Educational Administration and Leadership. A diverse mix of students from Midwestern towns and U.S. metropolitan areas are learning alongside more than 1,000 international students from about 80 nations.
GREATBENEFITSPACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.
St. Cloud State prepares students for life, work and citizenship in the 21st century. In our rigorous academic programs, students apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Our 200 academic programs, 60 graduate degrees and education abroad choices on six continents emphasize hands-on learning through community engagement and close interaction with professors. Couple that with support from the Career Services Center and you have a clear path to a career. Our 100-acre campus is between downtown St. Cloud and the Beaver Islands, a group of more than 30 islands that form a natural maze for a two-mile stretch of the Mississippi River.