Pennsylvania College of Art & Design Looking for Director of Residence Life and Housing Full Time

Job Title:
Director of Residence Life and Housing

Overview

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D)
is a private, independent college of art and design with just over 250 students who are pursuing art as their life’s work. The College
is distinguished by its interactive classes, deeply focused one-on-one attention to students, and the strong and exceptional engagement of
faculty. 

PCA&D values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the college community and encourages employees to
contribute to this shared commitment through their administration and professional leadership. 

PCA&D is accredited by the
National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and a member of the
Association of Independent Colleges of Art & Design (AICAD).

General Summary

Adding to the framework of
learning and support beyond the classroom, PCA&D offers housing partnerships throughout Lancaster City. The Director of Residence Life
and Housing oversees all functions of PCA&D-sponsored housing, programs, and services, and is a live-in employee overseeing crisis
management and response, co-curricular residential programming, and community development. The Department has an on-call schedule and duties
may require evening, overnight, and weekend hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure
  students growth and success in affirming communities that support academic learning, personal growth, and leadership development.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise Community Assistants and oversee their development of programs and activities that promote a dynamic
  living-learning environment in PCA&D housing.
• Responsibly manage a budget for programming needs, marketing and promotions, and
  facility maintenance.
• Assess student needs and assist all Student Affairs team members in identifying creative ways of meeting
  those needs.
• Oversee Student Conduct and Crisis Management situations.
• Respond to students in crisis, collaborating with
  the Dean of Student Affairs and counseling staff.
• Promote the safety and security of residential students, specifically by
  upholding college and residential policies.
• Oversee student emergency response by implementing appropriate procedures and
  follow-ups to ensure students are receiving adequate support.
• Responsible for providing guidance and support to on-call staff when
  needed.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Master’s Degree required and Student Affairs
  experience or degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of one to three years’ experience working with college students in housing,
  programming, learning development, professional practices and/or crisis management. Experience working at a small college is a
  plus. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of student records and
  information.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, courtesy, and discretion in dealing with students, parents, senior college
  leadership, and colleagues.
• Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people.
• Exercise independent judgment in complex and new situations
• Detail oriented and ability to manage multiple, concurrent
  projects, and meet deadlines
• Broad knowledge of Title IX, Clery, and FERPA guidelines.
• Must be able to pass a criminal
  background check and ACT 153 clearances.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle for crisis response and
  support to housing communities in the city.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is an exempt, full-time
position, based on our Lancaster, PA campus. PCA&D offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, Life
insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, and a 403(b) retirement plan plus match after qualifying period.

For
consideration, please submit the following to [email protected]:

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter
• Contact information for
  3 professional references. (References will only be contacted after consultation with final candidates.)

Include
“Director of Residential Life and Housing” in the subject line of the email.

Communication will generally be
limited to candidates selected for additional consideration. Review of applicants will begin immediately; applications will be accepted
until the position is filled.