Residence Director/Asst. Director for Residential Programming

About SUNY Polytechnic Institute:

Employment is with the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly)

SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) is New York's globally recognized leader in higher education and technology innovation, research and development.  SUNY Poly serves as a major resource for pioneering research and development, technology deployment, education, and commercialization for the international nanoelectronics industry.

SUNY Poly is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment. Potential applicants who share this goal, especially underrepresented minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Description:

The Residence Director/Assistant Director for Residential Programming is a 12-month, full-time, live-in, staff member of the Student Affairs Division reporting to the Director of College Housing.  This staff member is responsible for establishing and maintaining an atmosphere in an assigned residence hall that promotes the educational, cultural, social, and personal development of SUNY Poly Utica campus students.  Responsibilities include planning and executing a broad array of assigned residential programs, created and adapted regularly by surveying student interests and evaluating the success of programs. The Assistant Director assists with retention efforts including one-on-one coaching meetings with students who are not making satisfactory academic progress or are struggling with meeting community standards of behavior and engagement. This staff member will have an important role in the planning and executing residential programs and staff development. Evening and weekend responsibilities are an essential component of the position.  Other reasonable duties as assigned.

• Hire, Direction, Supervision & Evaluation of Student Staff                                               
• Management & Operation of a Residential Complex                                                       
• Creation, execution & Evaluation of Programs                                                                  
• Mentoring and Coaching of Undergraduate & Graduate Students
• Responding to and Resolving Crisis and Student Conduct Issues                                    
• Administration of the Function of the Office of Residential Life & Housing                       
• Provide leadership, oversight, and direction to direct reports to ensure goals, programs, activities, and personnel practices are consistent with and contribute to the Institution's goals and strategies.  Design and implement operating strategies, plans, and procedures to ensure the smooth functioning of SUNY Poly. Lead employees for maximum performance and dedication. Responsible for completing performance programs and evaluations timely. Other reasonable duties as assigned.                                                   

Salary: $53,131

Benefits: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/FTUUPbenefitsummary-Jan-2024.pdf

Requirements:

Reporting Relationships:

• Direct supervision of 6 to 12 Resident Advisors and 3 Work Study Student Employees.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• The ability to manage a variety of projects and responsibilities
• Experience in diverse populations
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work independently are a must.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree and post-undergraduate experience in Residential Education, Housing Operations, or similar experience preferred.

Additional Information:

Closing date for receipt of applications: until position is filled

SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, SUNY Polytechnic Institute will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, creed, religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, gender identification or expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, status as a domestic violence victim, criminal conviction, disability, military status, disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal veteran, active duty or wartime campaign badge veteran, or other characteristic as protected by law.. Please feel free to review your equal employment opportunities protections and laws pertaining to these protections at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the College's current campus security policies. The SUNY Polytechnic Institute Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link:

https://sunypoly.edu/sites/default/files/Clery Report 2023 - Utica[83].pdf

Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and other laws, regulations and policies prohibiting discrimination may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator [email protected] at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. Inquiries may also be directed to the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500; Tel. (646) 428-3800; Email [email protected] .

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Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position must submit a resume, cover letter, three references, a diversity statement, along with The SUNY Polytechnic employment application.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position please email us at [email protected] or call 315-792-7191.