Claremont, CA
Job Posting Title:
Assistant Director of Residential LifeJob Description:
PRIMARY PURPOSE/GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Assistant Dean and Director of Campus Life, the Assistant Director of Residential Life (ADRL) will have primary responsibility for the oversight and support of the residential community, cultivating an environment that enhances and promotes the academic, personal, and social development & success of the residential student population. The Assistant Director will be instrumental in the development and execution of housing and operations, as well as residential curriculum initiatives that will build a sense of community and enhance the overall experience for the students at Scripps College. Working closely with the Assistant Dean and Director of Campus Life and the Assistant Director of Student Engagement, the ADRL will assist with the implementation of New Student Programs & Orientation (NSPO) initiatives.
The ADRL will serve a pivotal role in developing practices that bring the Scripps community together as many students arrive to campus for the first time or require an adjustment period to settle back into their home away from home.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This information is intended to be a descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position.The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position.Perform other duties as assigned.
Staff Supervision
Residential Vibrancy
Housing and Operations
Administrative
Assessment
Representation and Collaboration across the Claremont Consortium
On-Call System
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred,or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Minimum of five years' experience working in a college or university setting; preference to those with residential college setting.
Experience with student staff supervision, residential communities, professional development, conflict resolution, crisis management and training
Experience in helping students develop cultural competencies and leadership skills.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATES:
None.
OTHER:
HOURS & CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS:
This is a regular, full-time, 12-month, benefits-eligible, exempt level position.
The regular hours of this position are Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Hours may vary due to the needs of the College or department. May be required to work some evenings and weekends.
Staff is required to live in Scripps-provided housing (semi-furnished, two-bedroom unit within Scripps sponsored housing). Currently the provided housing is a tax-exempt benefit. Should the location of the provided housing change at any point, the housing may be considered taxable compensation to the employee based upon location.
Salary range: $67,000.00-$69,000.00 annualized. The salary of thefinalist(s)selectedfor this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to,internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Will supervise Area Coordinator and student employees.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans.
Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time.Standing for extended periods of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters.Ability to hear within normal parameters.Ability to bend and stoop, for example, to file.Ability to move about.Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 20 lbs., for example to lift or move office supplies, files, books and packages.
At-Will Employment
Regular employment at the College is for no specified period of time; conditions and status of employment (hours, pay, title, duties, etc.) are subject to change at any time.Scripps College is an At-Will employer.Employees, and likewise the College, are free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause, unless otherwise prohibited by law.