Assistant Director, Selection & Support

Department

University Housing

Responsibilities

• SUPERVISION - Provide leadership, supervision, staff development and evaluation for full-time Residence Coordinator(s), Hall Coordinators(s) Program Coordinator(s), Graduate Assistant (s), Resident Assistants, and Desk Assistants working with the Residential Student Experience (RSE) program. Provide oversight for the Selection and Support Graduate Assistant and the following communities specifically: DeGraff Hall, Salley Hall, Rogers Hall, and McCollum Hall (approximately 1,656 students, 41 RAs, 3 Pros, 3 GAs).
• STUDENT STAFF RECRUITMENT & SELECTION - Provide oversight of recruitment, selection, and on-boarding of student staff positions including but not limited to Desk Assistants, Academic Trainers, and Resident Assistants (RAs). Ensure student staff interview, selection, and hiring practices are developed and implemented in accordance with Human Resources, local, state, and federal guidelines. Coordinate with Housing leadership and campus partners regarding student staff offer letters, employment agreements, move-in, card access, dining dollars, etc.
• GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL STAFF RECRUITMENT - Coordinate recruitment and selection of graduate assistants in RSE. Serve as departmental representative for Higher Education Visiting Days. Coordinate recruitment and selection of ACUHO-I interns and assist with professional staff recruitment for RSE. Coordinate with Housing leadership and campus partners regarding graduate staff offer letters and assist with on-boarding tasks for new graduate and professional staff.
• RESIDENTIAL CURRICULUM - Assist with and oversee the implementation of Residential Curriculum learning goals and events. Track, approve, provide feedback, and assess Community Wide Events in the supervisory area. Monitor programming and Hall Council budgets in the supervisory area. Provide guidance into utilizing the Residential Curriculum to address returning students' needs.
• STAFF SUPPORT INITIATIVES - Provide leadership for RSE staff support and wellness initiatives. Oversee GA in advising the Student Staff Advisory Council. Support advisors and student staff involved in Housing's student staff affinity groups. Coordinate student staff appreciation events such as the End of Year Celebration. Assist with RSE and departmental recognition and appreciation events.
• CRISIS MANAGEMENT & EMERGENCY RESPONSE - Serve in on-call duty rotation, providing leadership for approximately 13 weeks per year. Provide crisis response to students, staff, and other constituents as needed. Troubleshoot and respond to issues related to student behavior and facilities maintenance. Serve as a member of the departments emergency response team in events deemed as emergency by the department or the University, such as hurricanes and other natural disasters and infectious disease outbreaks. Emergency response may include additional on call hours beyond duty rotation and may require on campus presence or remote availability before, during or after emergency period as deemed necessary by the department.
• DEPARTMENTAL REPRESENTATION - Work collaboratively and serve as liaison with internal/external units, including but not limited to Human Resources. Represent University Housing on departmental, divisional, and institutional committees, work groups, and/or task forces. Complete other duties as assigned in support of University Housing.

Qualifications

Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling or a related field and three years of experience in housing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles and practices to strategically align tasks and people with organizational goals and objectives.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Ability to deal with crises and manage sensitive information.

• Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to maintain and improve personal and team effectiveness, and foster change and creativity.

• Ability to train and supervise employees.

• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of student program planning, development, and evaluation in relation to residence life.

• Ability to utilize conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal to moderate supervision.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

Review of applications will begin May 16, 2024.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.