Pennsylvania College of Technology Hiring for Senior Director of Campus Life & the Residential Experience at One College Avenue Full Time

Overview

The Senior Director of Campus Life & the Residential Experience reports to the Dean of Students and sets the strategic vision for students’ experience outside the classroom. Leading the Office of Residence Life and the Office of Student Engagement, this individual also directs all aspects of student conduct and establishes standards for community responsibility.

Full-time Employee Benefits include: medical and dental insurances, retirement plans, paid time off, educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University, and more. For additional information, click here.

 

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Master’s Degree in Student Personnel, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or related discipline Required
• Doctorate in Higher Education, Counseling, or related discipline. Preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Five (5) years of experience in college/university Residence Life at the assistant or associate director level. Required
• Five (5) years of experience in college/university Residence Life at the director level. Preferred
• Five (5) years of experience in student conduct. Required
• Experience with residential curriculum and/or affinity communities. Required
• Experience in college/university student activities, student engagement, and/or orientation. Preferred
• Experience supervising professional staff. Required
• Experience developing and managing budgets. Required

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Entrepreneurial skills to respond to evolving student needs and college priorities. Required
• Collaborative leadership style that encourages innovation and maximizes teamwork. Required
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and risk, and provide leadership and direction through uncertainty. Required
• Ability to prioritize and triage multiple demands on time and attention. Required
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively and building relationships across various campus constituencies. Required
• An understanding of student success research and demonstrated experience with student success initiatives. Required
• Demonstrated experience with crisis management and an ability to make informed decisions under pressure. Required
• Strong organizational and budget management skills, specifically in the management of multiple cost centers, accounts, and revenue and expense models. Required
• A record of effective team leadership and staff development. Required
• Familiarity with and a respect for relevant regulations and laws related to student affairs in higher education. Required
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students, staff, faculty, parents, and the public. Required
• Strong problem-resolution skills. Required
• Excellent organizational, administrative and communication (both written and verbal) skills. Required
• Demonstrated sensitivity to issues of student development, engagement, and leadership. Required
• Demonstrated evidence of creative and entrepreneurial problem solving. Required
• Self-starter who can work without constant supervision. (Minimum) Required
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner and maintain the standard of care that is appropriate for this position. Required

 

Responsibilities

General

-Provide visionary and strategic leadership to the offices of Student Engagement Residence Life, developing a cohesive vision for campus life that aligns with the College’s mission and vision.

-Participate in and contribute to student success efforts to improve retention, persistence, graduation, and career outcomes.

-Support the engagement of students in campus life across a wide variety of interests and activities.

-Drive initiatives that promote diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion across all aspects of student life, ensuring an environment that respects and celebrates students’ diverse backgrounds, interests, and perspectives.

-Participate in crisis intervention and response efforts, ensuring the safety and well-being of students in collaboration with campus partners.

-Foster strong collaborations with partners in academic affairs, athletics, and beyond.

-Serve on and support the efforts of the Behavioral Intervention Team.

-Collaborate with the Director of Student Advocacy to support students at risk for retention.

-Serve as the Dean of Students’ designee or representative when appropriate.

Student Conduct -Serve as the College’s chief conduct officer, overseeing the operation of the campus student and organizational conduct system including the assigning of incidents, administrative hearings, and student conduct boards.

-Provide organization and training to all staff involved in the student conduct process.

-Establish a vision for student conduct, restorative justice measures, and establishing a climate of shared personal and communal responsibility across campus.

-Develop and prepare reports on the activities and data for the student conduct system including student behavior and conduct trends.

-Conduct appropriate activities to ensure effective, innovative, and high-quality programs, interventions, and developmental experiences for students.

Community Development

-Develop and implement a coherent philosophy of student engagement that supports both residential and off campus students, with emphasis on programs and initiatives that facilitate student satisfaction, retention, and persistence.

-Oversee assessment initiatives focused on campus life and the residential experience.

-Oversee the coordination of all student onboarding activities including New Student Orientation, Welcome Week, and other new student initiatives focused on building a sense of affinity and belonging to the College.

-Respond to a wide range of stakeholder interests, including students, parents, colleagues, and the community.

-Provide crisis intervention and support as needed related to personal and disciplinary problems, academic performance and educational objectives; refer students to and interface with college departments for resolution of problems or complaints.

-Provide on-call coverage for Residence Life issues as needed.

Campus Life Operations

-Provide oversight in the development and maintenance of student housing contracts, rules and regulations, the housing handbook, housing brochures, etc.

-Ensure high level collaboration under the Campus Life umbrella, and with related support areas including Enrollment & Academic Operations, College Police, General Services, etc.

-Ensure safety standards to assure compliance with all regulatory codes in student housing.

-Forecast and review Residence Life budgets, including developing and managing a housing occupancy plan, furniture replacement plan, and overall financial plan that includes maintaining a deficit-free housing budget.

-Forecast and review Student Engagement budgets, including operational expenses for programming and facilities.

-Represent Campus Life & the Residential Experience in College functions including, but not limited to, Open Houses, campus tours, and other College events. -Participate in College committees appropriate to the position and as requested.

-Prepare or oversee the preparation of special periodic reports on departmental operations, cost or new programs.

-Evaluate the effectiveness of department operations and initiate organizational change and policy/procedure revisions.

-Plan for and authorize purchase of furniture, equipment and supplies.

Physical Standards and Special Job Features

Ability to move freely around the housing complexes and campus.

Pay TransparencyBased on minimum education and experience qualifications the yearly salary range is $101,000-$108,000.College Statement

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

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