Code
5419
PCLS
N3004
Pay Grade
125
Exempt
Yes
ORP
No
EEO Code
3
Title
Assistant Director, Residence Life and Housing
Description

Responsible for the coordination and management of an engaging, supportive, and dynamic residential living learning environment in the University residence hall setting. Duties include primary leadership for one University residential area and possible supervision of Residence Hall Directors, Graduate Hall Directors and Graduate Assistants.

Provides leadership for departmental initiatives in the area of operations or residential education. Typical residential education duties may include development and implementation of living-learning communities, oversight of student academic success and support efforts, and delivery of programming for students residing within the University residence hall setting. Provides direction to the Faculty-In-Residence. Typical operational duties include supervision and oversight to front desk, turnover processes, room reservations, summer camp operations, and facility inventories.

The Assistant Director is responsible for ongoing student development activities and behavior management, building management and operations, staff training and supervision, summer camps, and housing administrative functions. The position is a 12-month, full-time position. The position includes an optional furnished apartment. Reports to the Director of Residence Life and Housing.

Examples

Coordinates the activities of one apartment complex, possible supervision of Residence Hall Directors (RHDs), Graduate Assistants, and/or Graduate Hall Directors (GHDs). Provides hall director responsibilities within one residence hall environment, including the supervision student paraprofessional staff (RAs). Designs, implements, and evaluates programming efforts in collaboration with administrative departments and academic units across the institution to benefit and develop resident students. Counsels resident students on personal and academic issues and adjudicates offenses of the MSU Student Code of Conduct and Housing Handbook. Participates in the selection, training, and supervision of paraprofessional and hourly student staff. Performs on-call duty as scheduled for the residential housing community.

Physical Condition

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Experience

Minimum of two years’ experience in residence life. Experience in student programming, supervising, advising, and conduct required. Experience with residential living-learning environments and first-year experience efforts preferred.

Knowledge

Must have working knowledge of student development, basic student counseling, conflict resolution and mediation, student leadership development, organizational advising, staff supervision, and student conduct adjudication. Must have demonstrated ability to exercise quality judgment, critical and independent thinking. Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills in both oral speaking and writing. Organizational, crisis response, and skills are necessary. Must possess the ability to coordinate complex, cross-related tasks in a fast-paced environment and supportively supervise and challenge student and professional staff. 

Education

Master's degree in higher education, college student personnel, counseling, or related field. Bachelor's degree if coupled with additional related experience.

Additional Requirements

Must be available to work evenings and weekends. 

Standard Requirements

Requires the ability to work well with diverse populations and maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Must adhere to University’s core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey. Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements. Regular reliable attendance is required.

This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check. Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.

Last Updated 04-10-2024