Director of Residential Life

University of New Hampshire, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Durham, PENNSYLVANIA
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Position Details
Summary


Operating Title Director of Residential Life
Long Classification Title DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Campus Location Durham
Department UNH Residential Life
Summary of Position
Lead a mission and values driven organization serving an on-campus population of approximately 5,000 students with 22 full time professional Residence Hall Directors and 144 Resident Assistants as well as the Residential Life Leadership Team made up of four Assistant Directors and an Associate Director. Provide comprehensive management, supervision, and coordination of human and financial resources in support of the functions for the Department of Residential Life. Responsible for creating a welcoming and inclusive community for on-campus students focusing on student involvement and leadership; inclusion and equity; health and well-being, and academic success. Implement learning outcomes and assessment strategies and share findings with the University community. Participate in University wide committees, collaborate with many partners in Student Life and Academic Affairs, work with parents/guardians of students when necessary and other campus wide initiatives.
Acceptable minimum level of education Master's
Acceptable minimum years of experience 5-7 years
Additional Job Information
Posting Number PS4456FY24
Other minimum qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Higher Education or related field
  • 5-7 years of experience in Residential Life
  • Experience successfully supervising professional staff in Residential Life
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience and commitment to assessment, curriculum development, community standards, diversity and inclusion, training, staff recruitment, hiring and onboarding
  • Demonstrated ability to build positive and effective relationships with student leaders and campus collaborators
  • Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to provide fiscal management to the department
  • Strong leader with demonstrated ability to develop a high-performing staff
  • Demonstrated leadership in response to student crises and facilities issues
Additional Preferred Qualifications
  • 8+ years of experience in Residential Life
  • Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing a large residential life staff
  • Demonstrated experience as a positive and effective leader of division wide committees and initiatives
  • Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and equity
  • Possess an understanding of concepts behind organizational development and being a forward-thinking leader open to change and growth opportunities for the organization
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/59861
Percent Time Information (FTE) 1.00
Grade 27
EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
 
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Posting Details


Posting Date 02/21/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Closing Date
Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? No
Interested Internal Candidates Exist? Yes
Job Category Salaried Staff (Exempt)
Appointment Type Regular
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