Wayne State College Looking for Assistant Director-Residence Life Full Time

Nature of Work

Examples of work performed

1. Provide assistance to the StarRez
   administrator for the Housing & Residence Life Office. The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Associate Director for
   Housing Operations with housing accounting functions, accounts payable and accounts receivable/collections, data entry, and assisting site
   maintenance through StarRez.
   1. a. Process all applications for Residence Life Housing.
      1. i. Set up and maintain student files,
         send letters of acknowledgment.
      2. ii. Assign and contract students, coordinate move-in & move-out.
      3. iii. Maintain
         accurate computer information.
   2. b. Facilitate the room assignment process for all students (first-year, transfer and
      returning students).c. Maintain accurate housing records and provide occupancy and other appropriate reports.
      1. i. Ensure all students
         have up to date housing contracts and emergency contact information.
      2. ii. Update the housing system to accurately reflect
         cancellations and student room changes. Communicate with students and parents regarding housing placement, concerns and issues.
2. Reside in a Residence Hall, supervise/oversee all hall facilities and furnishings along with student staff and
   Resident Assistants in that residence hall facility.
3. Collaborate with other offices to ensure that housing procedures run smoothly
   and are effectively communicated with other offices. Work with the staff in Admissions and Athletics regarding housing assignments, pre-term
   housing, and other administrative issues. Work with Student Health and Counseling, and Disability Services to ensure that housing
   accommodations for students with special needs are effectively addressed.
4. Support the Director of Residence Life in the preparation
   of statistical data and other special projects and reports.
   1. a. Billing report.
   2. b. Occupancy and retention.
   3. c.
      Assessment.
5. Ensure that the Office of Residence Life website is accurately maintained, appealing, and informative for
   current students, prospective students, and families.
6. Coordinate campus housing check-in and check-out procedures.
   1. a.
      Maintain accurate records of keys and occupancy.
   2. b. Train staff on procedures for issuing, replacement, and collection of room keys
      and on protocol for room inspections, documentation of condition of rooms, and assessment of room damages.
   3. c. Coordinate damage
      charges and reporting.
7. Assist the Associate Directors in creating a Residence Life team that is well-versed in
   institutional persistence goals, and works to provide excellent customer service to students and families.
8. Assist the
   Associate Director for Housing Operations and Associate Director for Residence Education with the hiring, training, evaluating a team of
   Resident Assistants and/or Graduate Assistants.
9. Coordinate the reporting of room & board waivers with Financial Aid and verify
   that the correct information appears on the student’s financials.
10. Perform training for staff on record keeping, policy, and
    procedures in housing.
11. Track hours and maintain records for desk attendants and resident assistants in assigned Residence
    Hall.
12. Responsible for daily monitoring and responding of the Residence Life departmental email and communicate with students and
    parents regarding concerns and issues in a timely, professional and effective manner.
13. Attend Residence Life team meetings.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related work
  experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in student development or related
  area
• 1-2 years of full-time Residence Life experience
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with various
  constituencies including fellow professionals, students, and parents in a student centered environment
• Demonstrated time management
  and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Commitment to educating in a residential environment
• Knowledge of student development theory and higher education ethical practices
• Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to
  diverse student populations.

Wayne State College has been educating students for more than 100 years. Located in Northeast
Nebraska, close to Sioux City, Iowa, and within a two-hour drive to Sioux Falls, Omaha and Lincoln, the College is one of the most dynamic,
regional public colleges in the Midwest. One of three members of the Nebraska State College System, the College distinguishes itself by
providing educational excellence in a small, personalized setting. The beautiful 128-acre campus serves over 3,900 students who have a
choice of more than 130 programs of study. In fall 2020, the College welcomed the second largest freshmen class in its history, driven by
new academic programs and partnerships, updated and new facilities, and a continuing focus on supporting students with generous scholarships
in their academic and co-curricular experiences. Wayne State has been the recipient of a number of awards, honors, and distinctions due to
its commitment to service, student success, and providing an exceptional education at an affordable cost. The entire community is focused on
making Wayne State a great place for students to thrive and advance their futures, and there is a collective sense of excitement about the
future of the College.