Assistant Director Of Residence Life

This 12-month, live-in position is responsible for the day-to-day management and programming associated with Everett Community College student housing.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement all policies and procedures of the Office of Student Housing.

• Coordinate and administer the overall Residence Life program, including student development and operations components, in assigned residence halls.

• Serve as a primary support and resource for the daily operations of the assigned residence hall, including clerical and general office support; mail; key management; card access system; reception; meetings; orientation, admissions and special events; and tours.

• Provide assistance with placement, assignment, billing, maintenance, and other key processes.

• Participate in Resident Assistant (RA) recruitment, selection and hiring processes. Hire, train, supervise and evaluate RAs in partnership with the Director of Housing; Providing on-going leadership and staff development. Conduct regular staff and one-on-one meetings with RAs.

• Responsible for instilling a sense of community, maintaining operational standards, and implementing new services within assigned residence hall.

• Serve as a resource and referral for student staff and residents dealing with specific residence hall problems, including issues with facilities, resident mediation, behavioral concerns, and personal matters.

• Develop and maintain awareness of issues within the residence community and work with the Director of Student Housing to initiate efforts to respond.

• Work with RAs to assess student needs and interests, anticipate and promote educational and recreational programs, and support established initiatives that enrich the residential community.

• Promote student rights and responsibilities including resident conduct and conduct reporting.

• Respond to urgent situations and emergencies on an on-call basis and take the appropriate action within policies and procedures.

• Work with the Director of Housing on quarterly resident room inspection, inventory management and related activities, including move-in and move-out operations.

• Oversee training of and supervise summer student staff in conjunction with appropriate and related summer programming.

• Participate in workgroup training, advisory committees, college sponsored events, and programs.

• Facilitate and lead training or events as assigned.

• Participate in the on-call administrator-in-charge rotation for Student Housing.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/training/experience;

• 1 year of professional employment in student housing OR 1 year of professional employment student life and activities experience;

• Experience supervising students (e.g., Resident Assistants, work study, etc.);

• Experience that demonstrates strong communication, organizational and management skills;

• Working knowledge of laws and regulations which impact Housing & Residential Life programs and students such as CAS Standards, Fair Housing Act, HEOA, FERPA, Title IX, student conduct and due process, etc.;

• Experience that demonstrates sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and ability backgrounds of community college students;

• Strong computer skills, specifically within Microsoft and Google suite;

• Must reside on campus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in student personnel, student affairs, recreation, human services, or related field;

• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing residence life programing, events and activities;

• Experience working in a community college housing setting and with a large international student population;

• Grant management experience.

• Bilingual or multilingual.

Physical Demands

Everett Community College follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment

• Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials

• Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

Work Hours:

This full-time, 12 month, live-in position is responsible for the daily operations of a Residence Hall. Business hours are between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM Monday - Friday.

This position will also serve in an on-call rotation with the additional Assistant Director of Residence Life and the Director of Housing and be expected to respond to the evening and weekend needs of residents, as necessary.

Posting Date: 05/01/2024 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is open until filled. Full consideration will be on May 12, 2024. Applications received after May 12, 2024 may not receive full consideration.

Position is represented by the AFT Exempt Union.

With equity at the heart of our strategic plan, we strive for a future at EvCC where all staff, faculty, and students are valued, welcomed, and actively supported. We are committed to hiring individuals who exemplify the vision, mission and core values of our institution.

Benefits

This position is eligible for State of Washington Public Employee Benefits, such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, Retirement plans, and more. Additionally, Everett Community College Administrative/Exempt employees accrue 16 hours of vacation for every month of service, during which the employee is in pay status for 10 or more days; 8 hours of sick leave for every month of service, during which the employee is in pay status for 10 or more days; 11 paid holidays throughout the year, plus 3 paid personal holidays.

Notice to Applicants

Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Drug-Free Campus

In compliance with federal and state regulations, EvCC is committed to a safe and drug-free campus. Employees are required to comply with EvCC's policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notification of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety.

The complete policy is available at the EvCC Policies page. If you would like a printed copy of the policy, or if you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 425-388-9229.

Safety and Security

EvCC strives to be a safe, secure and prepared campus for our students, staff and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety, Security and Emergency Management page. This information is required by law and is provided by the EvCC Security Department. If you would like a printed copy of this information, you may contact the Security Department at (425) 388-9990.

Reasonable Accommodations and Non-Discrimination

Reasonable accommodation is provided in all aspects of employment, including the application process, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at hr@everettcc.edu or 425-388-9229. For more information see: EvCC3020: Americans with Disabilities Act policy

Everett Community College does not discriminate based on, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, language, culture, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy or parental status, marital status, actual or perceived disability, use of service animal, economic status, military or veteran status, spirituality or religion, or genetic information in its programs, activities, or employment.

Contact the following people with inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination, Title IX compliance, or Americans with Disabilities Act compliance:

Equal Opportunity Director: EqualOpportunity@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9271;

ADA Coordinator: ADACoordinator@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9232;

Title IX Coordinator: TitleIXCoordinator@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9271.

All offices are located in Olympus Hall 111, 2000 Tower St. Everett, WA 98201.

For more information, visit the Equal Opportunity and Title IX website.

Salary $47,247 plus benefits