Assistant Director of Residential Education

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Assistant Director of Residential Education, Continuing Student Communities

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Position Status: Full-time regular
Location: San Diego
Position Type: Administrator, Student Affairs, Residential Life

Position Title & Department:

Assistant Director of Residential Education, Continuing Student Communities; Student Affairs Residential Education

Department Description:

The Division of Student Affairs is committed to grounding our policies, programs, and procedures in antiracist practice. With this commitment, we recognize the importance of educating ourselves and holding one another accountable to ensure that our work is approached through an equity, inclusion, and social justice lens. We expect that all members of the Division of Student Affairs are willing to engage in this work alongside us to uphold our Catholic mission in creating a welcoming environment where the dignity of all students, staff, administrators, and faculty at USD is embraced.

University Description:

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty.

Detailed Description:

The Assistant Director of Residential Education, Continuing Student Communities is a live-in position that focuses on fostering community and opportunities for growth and development in alignment with the timely needs of the Residential Life Team. This position is expected to evolve over time and may require shifting of focus to other residential populations once a successful program is established in the second-year communities. Reporting to the Associate Director of Residential Education, the Assistant Director supports the priorities and initiatives guiding the second-year residential experience, and provides overall leadership for the professional, paraprofessional, and student staff in these areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Staff Selection, Supervision, and Professional Development

• In consultation with the Associate Director, train, develop, and supervise the professional live-in staff in all areas of responsibility.
• Meet with direct supervisees (Community Directors) one-on-one on a regular basis to provide guidance, direction, and support.
• Provide regular feedback to Residential Education staff regarding areas of strength and growth.
• Provide coaching and feedback to Community Directors on job duties tied to timely and thorough management and completion of the conduct process.
• Serve as the first level of support for residential issues managed by direct reports.
• Support Associate Director in CD search and hiring process.

Program Development

• Review and assess current second-year curriculum for impact, effectiveness and opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with key campus stakeholders to address unique needs of second-year students.
• Identify opportunities for collaborative projects to expand the reach of second-year experience programming.
• Lead the internal Residential Education committees.
• Represent Residential Education in appropriate committees and meetings.
• Work collaboratively with Community Directors to ensure programmatic alignment.
• Provide fiduciary oversight related to budgets and spending.

On-call, Wellness, and Safety

• Serve in the on-call rotation which includes emergency response.
• Work closely with the Department of Public Safety on all proactive safety campaigns.
• Work closely with the Wellness division to administer proactive wellness campaigns.

Residential Life Administration

• Assist with evaluation and assessment of department's programs, services, policies and procedures.
• Monitor Residential Education budgets.
• Serve on committees as assigned by the Director of Residential Life.
• Contribute to additional division/campus projects as needed.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• This is a live-on position. Must be available for "on call" responsibilities.

Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree required; Master's degree in student development, counseling or related area strongly preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in Residence Life required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supervising staff preferred.

Performance Expectations:

• Knowledge of and direct compliance with all USD Residence Life and University policies.
• Ability to advise students and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse backgrounds.
• Possess strong writing ability and organizational skills.
• Attend and participate on assigned University committees.
• Maintain positive working relationships with all University departments.
• Work effectively with off-campus city and law enforcement officials.
• Attend workshops to remain up-to-date on current university policies.
• Willingness to support the Catholic mission and vision of the University.

$6,000.00 - 6,100.00 per month; Excellent Benefits, Room and Board included.

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers.

Special Application Instructions:

Resume and Cover Letter Required

Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application. In addition, please upload a cover letter and resume to your application profile for the hiring managers' review.

Hours: 40 hours per week

Note: External job postings will be up for at least three days. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.

Advertised: April 07, 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled