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Carroll College Assistant Director of Residential Life & Housing in Helena, Montana
Description: Carroll College invites applications for a Director of Residential Life & Housing. This is a full-time, live-in campus position responsible for the management of multiple residence halls housing over 800 students. The Assistant Director, in coordination and collaboration with the Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Residential Life and Housing, will lead a dynamic team of professionals and student leaders to develop and deliver a range of programs and services designed to enhance the operational, educational, and social experiences of our residence hall and apartment community members. The successful candidate will provide evidence of training and experience in managing projects and initiatives with partners both internal and external to their team, supervising and developing direct supervisees, strong collaboration skills, and experiences managing mental health emergencies, crisis management, and student safety. This position will:● Provide oversight and direct supervision to two full-time Area Coordinators to ensure successful management of residence hall facilities, including but not limited to residential experiences and education, intentional interaction programming, building physical plant issues, opening and closing procedures, key card management, and management of room assignment processes through the eRezLife Housing Software. Provide guidance and coaching for the indirect supervision of 23 paraprofessional student staff and 2 additional on-call staff.● Through training and development, become an expert user and facilitator of Carroll College Housing Operations, the eRezLife Housing Software, and the interactions with Colleague (Carroll College’s system of record).● Provide oversight and facilitation of Student Apartments Operations processes. ● Facilitate Student Conduct as a Student Conduct Administrator, utilizing a student-centered and restorative approach. ● Serve 37.5 hours per week, inclusive of office hours, staff meetings, programming, and community engagement. ● Participate in night, weekend, and holiday work as required. This includes both student engagement opportunities and serving in an on-call 24-hour weekly on-call rotation with 4 other professional staff. ● Represent Residential Life through participation in institutional decision-making, college-wide committees and teams, and regular attendance at campus functions.● Promote and reinforce a Residential Life staff culture rooted in collaboration, mutual respect, compassionate candor, and the development of the whole person. We holistically contribute to the success and wellness of our students and the professionals who serve them. ● Live on-campus in a College-provided apartment, in a residence hall. Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, or a related field plus 3 years of experience working in higher education, including experience with managing residential life programming and staff. Must be able to traverse stairs and travel between multiple buildings as part of duties. Master’s degree preferred. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. To Apply: For priority consideration, please submit the following materials electronically to employment@carroll.edu by June 19, 2024: ●Cover letter●Resume●Contact information for at least three professional references The position will remain open until filled. Salary is commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. Carroll College is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all. Finalists for the position will be asked to provide a written response to Carroll College’s mission statement, https://www.carroll.edu/about/mission-statement. Benefits Include: ● 2-Bedroom In-Residence Hall Apartment● Partial Meal Plan● Employer-sponsored Medical insurance, Wellness program, and Employee Assistance Program● Voluntary Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance and more● 403(b) Retirement Plan with matching contributions from the College● Tuition Remission and potential Tuition Exchange benefits● Very generous Holiday, Vacation, Sick, and other Leave benefits to include up to 20 days of paid holidays● Employer-provided Life and Long-Term disability benefits● Other unique benefits such as tickets to home athletic events, rental of outdoor equipment, access to the campus workout facility, and moreAbout Us: Carroll College is a leading private, liberal arts college in the American West. Carroll’s campus rests on 63 acres at the edge of downtown and historic Helena, the capital city of Montana. The surrounding beauty of the Rocky Mountains and Montana fosters wonder and awe, giving the perfect backdrop to a worldly education. More than 75 miles of hiking and biking trails are just minutes from campus, and Helena is in close proximity to the Continental Divide Trail, natural hot springs, Great Divide Ski Area, and the Missouri River. Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park are just a few hours away.Founded in 1909, Carroll College warmly embraces its identity as a diocesan, Catholic college. Carroll represents a beacon of light in the community, welcoming all persons in a cooperative journey toward knowledge and virtue. To learn more about Carroll College, please visit our website at www.carroll.edu.