Assistant Director, HRL/Residential Life

Posting Number SF01708

Job Title Assistant Director, HRL/Residential Life

Position Number 107099

FTE 1.00

FLSA Exempt

Position Type Professional Staff

Union PSA/NEA – Professional Staff Assoc

Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 12

Pay Grade Range Salary Range: $64,371 – $97,867

Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department HRL Central Office

Contact(s) 

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension 

Contact Email 

Physical Demands 

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded 

Extension Contingency Notes 

Job Description Summary 

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by February 17, 2024. Applications received after February 17, 2024, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs, but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist in the administration and coordination of the Residential Life unit’s programs and services with a focus on student and staff supervision, student engagement initiatives and living-learning communities, employment processes, training, learning and development of student and professional staff, and the community standards process.

Duties and ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise professional Coordinator team, indirectly supervise Hall Directors/Graduate Hall directors.

Assist with the recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes for student and graduate student staff. Participate in additional search committees as requested.

Maintain accurate employment records and coordinate with appropriate partners to oversee employment processes, as needed.

Oversee and coordinate all staff training and development initiatives, including onboarding, annual training, in-service and ongoing training as needed.

Establish learning objectives and create ongoing assessment tools for training and engagement efforts.

Serve as an administrative hearing officer; charge undergraduates and graduate students and groups involved in violations; recommend sanctions.

Investigate allegations of individual and group violations of community standards.

Interpret institutional policies, rules, and regulations and implement as designee of the Associate Director, as needed.

Develop proficiency with department software systems (Maxient, THD, etc.)

Work closely with the Dean of Students Office, university police, faculty, and staff regarding student conduct and student of concern issues.

Represent the department on divisional and university-wide committees/working groups as assigned.

Responsible for Residential Education unit functions in the absence of the Associate Director HRL/Residential Education.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop reports and documents as requested.

Maintain records and information as requested.

Remain informed of best practices and make recommendations for improvements.

Promote a culture of learning and professional development.

Assist in the coordination and oversight of department special projects, such as transitions, move-ins, closings, and events.

Participate in and lead committees, work groups, and meetings.

May provide emergency response in cases involving an immediate need, adjudication, or intervention.

Assist with department on-call coverage as determined by operating needs and as assigned by the Director or designee.

Work evenings and weekends on occasion.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printers; word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.

Required QualificationsREQUIRED:

1. Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, or related field.

2. Minimum four years of post-master’s full-time professional experience in the area of college residential life.

3. Demonstrated experience supervising professional staff.

4. Demonstrated recent (within last three years) and direct case load experience with campus student conduct systems.

5. Demonstrated experience with the recruitment and selection of student or professional staff.

6. Demonstrated experience in training and development of student or professional staff.

7. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

8. Demonstrated familiarity with issues of diversity.

9. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

10. Demonstrated proficiency with written communication skills.

11. Demonstrated presentation skills.

Preferred QualificationsPREFERRED:

1. Demonstrated college residence hall supervisory experience.

2. Demonstrated recent (within last three years) evidence of and commitment to professional development.

3. Demonstrated experience working at a mid-sized to large public institution.

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Environmental ConditionsThis position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date 01/26/2024

Closing Date

Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

Quicklink for Postinghttps://jobs.uri.edu/postings/12887

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