Associate Director of Residence Life

East Carolina University, United States

Updated: 5 days ago
Location: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
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Position Information


Job Title Associate Director of Residence Life
Position Number 923039
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department SAH Housing Operations
Department Homepage https://campusliving.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department CAMPUS LIVING
Division Student Affairs
Classification Title Associate Director
Working Title Associate Director for Residence Life
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.000
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. $70,000 - $75,000
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Non-Faculty
Job Category Non-Faculty Instructional & Research
Organizational Unit Overview
The Division of Student Affairs actively supports the University’s missions of education, research, and service by providing comprehensive programs and services to assist each student in developing intellectually, socially, morally, and culturally. The Division anticipates students’ developmental needs throughout their collegiate experiences and promotes students development by fostering a community of learning, which encourages individual student involvement and participation. The Division of Student Affairs provides a broad range of support services, activities, and programs that seek to:
  • Assist students in developing respect and appreciation for individual differences, interpersonal civility, and human rights.
  • Enhance the learning environment, facilitate retention, and optimize the student experience.
  • Accommodate the diverse needs of all students.
  • Support a community environment that is welcoming, safe, and secure.
  • Assist students in meeting their basic needs for housing, nutrition, and physical and
    emotional well-being.
  • Provide the means for students to become active participants and leaders in their own learning
  • Assist students in developing logical thought processes and sound decision-making skills.
  • Assist students in developing an appreciation of the arts.


Moreover, the division seeks to contribute to the development of the whole individual by fostering in each student a deeper appreciation of the importance of life-long learning, individual responsibility, and human diversity. Through collaboration, the division provides programs and services that are grounded in theory, assessment, and sound practice.
The mission of the Department of Campus Living-Residence Life is to provide services and programs for students in the residence halls at East Carolina University. To fulfill this mission, we focus on student development, academic support, counseling, discipline and educational programming which address the needs of a broad variety of students from all backgrounds.
Job Duties
The main focus areas for this position include developing a comprehensive training program for the RAs and GAs; professional staff supervision of one Assistant Director (50% of the time), two-four Residence Hall Coordinators, and indirect supervision of Neighborhood Service Offices; all staffing aspects/materials of RA/GA positions; assist with LLC management; publishes articles, coordinates evaluative process for all RAs and GAs; and coordinates professional staff hiring for the Residence Hall Coordinators.
This position is designated as a mandatory reporting position. This position will exercise complex independent problem solving, significant independent discretion, and direct oversight along with the coordination of various department-wide policies, procedure, and operations. Additionally, this position will execute delicate, sophisticated, and complex decision-making.
TRAINING (35%)
The Associate Director develops a comprehensive training program for 145 Resident Advisors (RAs) and three Residence Life Senior Resident Advisors (Sr. RA’s). This includes specific training for new and returning RAs as well as for staff hired throughout the course of the year. The Associate Director establishes goals and expected results for all training components and evaluates each of these goals on an on-going basis
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Specifically, the Associate Director coordinates RA/Sr. RA year-round training including August and January training, in-hall staff training, all in-service training sessions, and oversight of hall staff retreats. The Associate Director compiles and submits monthly, semester, and yearly reports for RA in-services, and other evaluative reports as directed. The Associate Director serves as a training consultant for the Residence Hall Coordinator staff and trains the Residence Hall Coordinators on staffing policies and procedures. The Associate Director provides training for the RA who serves at the Coastal Campus.
SUPERVISION (33%)
The Associate Director serves as the 50% direct supervisor for the Assistant Director for Recruitment, Leadership, Programming, and Projects, 2-4 professional staff members, student staff members, and other staff as assigned. The Associate Director is responsible for supervision, mentorship, training, and evaluation of these staff members.
The Associate Director keeps informed and remains knowledgeable of all hall emergency, urgent, or crisis situations and provides high-level coordination of hall staff or department responses. This position requires the exercise of delicate, sophisticated, and complex decision-making.
STAFFING/PERSONNEL (21%)
The Associate Director organizes, compiles, and completes administrative personnel paperwork and staff manuals, and shares in crisis duty coverage responsibilities. The Associate Director updates the Residence Life policies and procedures in the manual on an annual basis. The Associate Director ensures that all staffing policies and documents are accurate, clear, and up to date. The Associate Director prepares and distributes the RA and Sr. RA Contracts and oversees compilation of all RA/Sr. RA personnel and payroll paperwork as well as personnel databases. The Associate Director notifies all offices of importance when a new staff member is hired or if one resigns/is terminated. This position also conducts exit interviews for student staff members who leave the position. The Associate Director ensures all special contract addenda are signed as necessary (i.e.: Jarvis Leadership, Special Break Duty) and extra compensation is given to those who are to receive it. The Associate Director is responsible for working with Residence Hall Coordinators to staff academic year halls during vacation breaks and coordinates vacation break duty coverage, notification to other offices, and payroll. The Associate Director solicits RA involvement on all Campus Living teams, which include but are not limited to Social Justice Education, RA Education and Development, RA Recruitment and Selection, and Academic Initiatives. The Associate Director communicates expectations to Residence Hall Coordinators regarding these areas above and follows up in writing as needed with both Residence Hall Coordinators and the Director of Residence Life.
The Associate Director administers comprehensive Resident Advisor and Graduate Assistant performance evaluation processes. The Associate Director establishes a time frame including form revisions and process computerization for resident evaluations of RAs on an annual basis. The Associate Director analyzes evaluation information on a campus-wide basis to determine training programs which are needed.
The Associate Director coordinates all Human Resources aspects of Residence Life professional staff hiring and serves as Co-Chair of the Coordinator Screening Committee each year. This position coordinates and virtually attends The Placement Exchange an on annual basis.
ADMINISTRATION (11%)
The Associate Director serves on the RA Education and Development Team, Campus Living’s Student Appreciation Celebration Team, Division of Student Life teams and university- wide committees as assigned or pursued upon consultation with the Director of Residence Life.
The Associate Director coordinates the publication of articles in Residence Life, University, or other related blog sites promoting Campus Living and Residence Life.
Minimum Education/Experience
-Masters degree in College Student Personnel or related field.
-4 years of related experience in higher education administration
-Supervision experience of professional staff members
-Demonstrated experience providing oversight or leadership of training processes and procedures
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
-At least 6 years of progressive leadership experience in Residence Life
-Knowledge of student development theory
-Experience in Teaching, Community Development, Programming, Crisis Management
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
List of Three References (noting contact information)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date 05/15/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins 05/29/2024
Rank Level
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/71228
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] .
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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