Job ResponsibilitiesThe Associate Director will report to the Director and will support the needs of the Center for Residence Life through supervision of Residence Life professional staff and oversight for the para-professional staff that supports RIT Residence Halls and Apartments. This supervision includes:
- Providing appropriate supervision to professional staff, para-professional staff (RA), office support professionals, graduate students, and student employees. This includes hiring, onboarding training, performance planning, and evaluation, as deemed appropriate.
- Collaboratively build and assess performance plans for all staff members whom they supervise.
- Provide leadership for the professional development of all professional and para-professional staff by identifying/providing growth opportunities, with particular attention paid to multicultural competency.
- Contribute to the oversight of recruitment/retention efforts; identify methods to diversify the professional staff and para-professional team.
- Ensure the recruitment and selection of student leaders is designed and implemented as a developmental process for all student leader candidates.
The Associate Director will plan and manage strategic administrative functions for the Center. These functions may include one or more of the following examples as assigned by the Director; Assessment & Student Development/Residential Education, Outreach and Student Support, Points of Service, and Center-wide Events. The Associate Director's responsibilities for these functions include:
- Assess, design, implement, and maintain processes and procedures to best support assigned initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Associate Director, Business Operations and Systems to train staff on related systems
- Develop and manage fiscal, human, and space resources in support of assigned initiatives
- Lead staff committees, taskforces, and subprojects in support of assigned initiatives, with staff from within the Center and with key campus partners.
- Use media (social, print, online, etc.) to promote or advance assigned initiatives
- Hire, train, supervise, evaluate student positions aligned with assigned initiatives
- Manage, in collaboration with Center leadership team and Operations staff to oversee any processes (annual contracts, updates, policy, etc.) related to assigned initiatives
- Provide representation on Divisional or University Committees, as assigned, for work related to your assigned initiatives
- Manage Budget and Area Resources (office space, services, staffing, etc.).
Additional DetailsThe hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources.RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to your application for employment at RIT, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-###-#### or email your request to ...@rit.edu.In compliance with Executive Order 14042, all university employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 on or before December 8, 2021 or your start date (whichever is later), or have an approved medical/disability or religious accommodation.How To ApplyIn order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.Required QualificationsEducation/Experience:
- Associate Directors must have a minimum of five to seven years of experience in residence life/student affairs.
- 1-3 years of previous supervisory experience of the staff at the part- or full-time levels
- Master's degree in student personnel, higher education, business administration, counseling, human resources, or related field
Skills:
- The employee must appropriately manage confidential and private student information.
- Proven discretion and demonstrated ability in personal communications, presentations, and writing
- Ability to exercise judgment and independent initiative; handle time-sensitive matters that require concise problem solving.
- Ability to manage and maintain confidential and private information; uses confidential, sensitive and/or private records and information, protects information appropriately
- Possess a deep understanding of a diverse student body and a demonstrated commitment to diversity and cross-cultural issues.
- Ability to establish, build and maintain effective working relationships based on respect, empathy and honesty with diverse groups and individuals
- Experience with staff development and supervision
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with student leaders
- Ability to maintain attention to detail and task completion in a fast-paced, student-focused environment.
- Proficiency or willingness to learn technology systems related to this role including Star Rez, Maxient, Campus Groups, EMS, and others.
- Computer proficiency using Microsoft Suite software and enterprise financial, human resources, timekeeping, and assessment systems
- This staff member must have knowledge of Student Development Theories and current best practices.
- This staff member must have high energy, integrity, objectivity, initiative, and flexibility.
- Must have proficiency in or a willingness to learn American Sign Language (ASL) and understand Deaf culture.
Department/College DescriptionThe Center for Residence Life serves more than 6,000 residents residing in RIT Residence Halls, Greek free-standing houses, Special Interest Houses, RIT Inn, Global Village, and Apartments.As part of the Division of Student Affairs, we are committed to the University's mission by creating and supporting significant learning opportunities that enhance development and promote a sense of campus community for individuals of all identities.What do we believe at RIT?Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).