Assistant Director Of Residential Life

Office of Residential Life

Position Available: Year Round Hourly Rate or Pay Range: $36,000 annually Application Deadline: Position open until filled.

Northland College is seeking an assistant director of residential life. The assistant director of residential life (ADRL) is a twelve-month, live-in professional staff appointment and a key position within the Office of Residential Life and the Division of Student Affairs. The ADRL position is student-centered, focusing on creating passionate student leaders and healthy, inclusive communities. The ADRL will serve as the primary supervisor for twenty student staff in the Office of Residential Life, providing ongoing training and development to enhance the student experience and to promote growth, involvement in learning beyond the classroom, and engagement in campus life. Typical work will include: selection, training, and supervision of student staff; prospective and new student development; summer transition; student conduct; crisis and incident response; diversity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts; assessment; and participation as an active and collaborative member of the Office of Residential Life department and the Division of Student Affairs.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Student staff supervision (40%)

• Selection and training of administrative resident advisors, resident advisors, and summer staffing

• Active supervision with staff meetings, weekly one-on-ones, and ongoing training for staff member growth and development

• Understanding of and accountability for the role of student staff members in in-hall community interaction initiatives (programming, personal interactions, etc.)

• Community development and resident interaction (25%)

• Creation of additional non-student-staff leadership opportunities and programs within the Office of Residential Life

• Provide campus-wide programmatic support in collaboration with campus partners

• Survey creation, data assessment, and tracking of residential campus involvement

• Prospective and new student development (15%)

• Collaboration with the Office of Admissions on tours, show room, marketing, and website updates

• Implementation of first-year student and transfer student community engagement model in academic success and life skill development

• Support Outdoor Orientation and Welcome Week initiatives, assisting in any programmatic needs

• Summer transition (10%)

• Hall closure responsibilities in collaboration with the maintenance and facilities team

• Preparing summer hall for on-campus residents

• Scheduling and planning for incoming summer groups seeking use of residential facilities

• Policy enforcement and incident response (10%)

• Adjudicate lower-level residential student policy violations in conjunction with the Office of Student Wellness

• Serve in an on-call capacity

• Mediation and response to students in crisis

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• 1-2 years of residential life community-development experience

• Possess a valid driver's license, good driving record, and willingness to become a certified driver of campus vehicles

• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities

• Crisis-management/on-call experience

• Proven ability to be self-motivated with minimal supervision

• Excellent written and oral communication

• Capability to operate with a flexible schedule as needed during peak times

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education, counseling, or related field

• 2-3 years of live-in residential life experience

• Experience in orientation programs and first-year student transitions

• Knowledge of retention methods for first-year to second-year students

• Past supervision of undergraduate student staff

• Experience with data collection and assessment

Department Details

Office of Residential Life

How to Apply

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least three professional references.

Position open until filled. Apply Online

Contact: Office of Human Resources humanresources@northland.edu