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About Buffalo State | Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission. |
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Faculty/Professional | Professional |
Department | Residence Life Office |
Local Title | Director of Residential Life |
Budget Title | Director of Residential Life |
Rank | SL-5 |
Line Number | 43196 |
Salary Range | Starting at $93,000 |
FTE | Full-Time |
Negotiating Unit | UUP |
FLSA | Exempt |
Department Website | https://residencelife.buffalostate.edu/ |
Brief Job Description | The Director of Residence Life reports to the Associate Dean of Students and provides leadership in creating and sustaining a residential climate that promotes growth and encourages engagement in a comprehensive student learning experience. The Director of Residence Life is responsible for providing leadership, vision, and management to the area of Residence Life, which includes policy development, implementation and promotion throughout the university community as well as ensuring the integrity of residential technologies and housing records. The Director serves as a campus liaison to the community for Residence Life and promotes successful out of the class learning experiences for students specifically around community development, cocurricular learning and understanding of housing policies and procedures. The position leads a very busy office and supervises a dynamic team of professional staff, secretarial and student staff and works closely with leaders in Student Affairs and across the campus. The position requires someone with a flexible schedule to include working occasional nights and weekends. The Director serves as officer in charge in the absence of the Associate Dean of Students. This title is in Appendix A of the SUNY Policies of the Board of Trustees and, as a consequence, incumbents serving in this title are not eligible for permanent appointment (tenure), but, instead receive five year renewable term appointments after the first three years in title. |
Required Qualifications | Master’s degree in College Student Personnel or Higher Education Administration or similar field; Demonstrated understanding of the role Residence Life plays in student success/retention; Demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and social justice; Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and technical skills; Demonstrated progressively responsible supervisory experience of professional staff; Demonstrated knowledge of assessment practice in Student Affairs work; Demonstrated knowledge, experience and ability to work with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff; Demonstrated experience in planning and executing large-scale, campus-wide programs; and Experience with budget management. |
Preferred Qualifications | Previous professional experience in Residence Life or Student Affairs;Direct experience managing on-campus housing preferably at the Director level;Prior facilities management experience |
Anticipated Date of Hire | 06/01/2024 |
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Open Until Filled | Yes |
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Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/7376 |
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer | Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Lydia Kawaler at [email protected] or call (716) 878-4822. |
Background Investigation Statement | All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening . |
Clery Statement | Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report (ASR) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu . The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878-6333. |
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