Assistant Director of Residence Life
Assistant Director of Residence Life
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$ 41000 - 46910
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Job Description
Join a dynamic team at Lehigh University where innovation meets tradition on our beautiful Bethlehem campus. As one of Pennsylvanias premier research institutions Lehigh offers an exceptional environment for student affairs professionals to make a meaningful impact.
As an Assistant Director of Residence Life youll be a foundational component of the campus residential experience directly managing a residential area and leading a passionate team of our Gryphon student staff members. This live-in position offers a unique opportunity to mentor student leaders implement an innovative residential curriculum and create inclusive and supportive communities where students thrive.
Position Number: S87390
This position is a Grade: 7 - 40 with an approximate salary range of$41000 - $46910 and is subject to change based on experience skills and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide direct supervision and development to a team of Gryphon student staff members including facilitating regular supervisory meetings and monitoring performance to provide continuous feedback and development
Oversee the implementation and refinement of a variety of educational and community development strategies to foster residents continued engagement with bLUeprint Lehighs student life curriculum
Assess learning goals and outcomes of the curriculum strategies in tandem with bLUeprints five foundations for student success
Identify support and refer students who exhibit personal social academic and/or behavioral concerns in partnership with appropriate campus offices
Serve as an administrative hearing officer in support of Student Conduct and Community Expectations processes
Meet with students to resolve roommate conflicts and community living concerns through a restorative practices approach
Execute financial stewardship over assigned area budget
Serve on the Assistant Director duty rotation with other Assistant Directors responding to crises and engaging appropriate campus services as needed
Assist with implementation of recruitment selection training and development programs for Gryphons
Evaluate condition of residential areas of oversight and work with campus partners to address facilities concerns in a timely manner
Assist with other Student Affairs divisional programs and services as needed in support of larger divisional commitments
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs or the equivalent combination of education and experience
One to three years of related work experience
Strong supervision and leadership skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion
Flexibility for evening and weekend responsibilities
Willingness to live on campus
Lehigh University offers a comprehensive and family friendly benefits package which includes but is not limited to Health Care Retirement and Educational benefits. Information can be found on ourwebsite.
Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the universitys mission.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact LehighsAccommodations Specialist.
The duties of the position do not allow for a remote work option; the employee in this position will be required to work on campus where they can be fully accessible to the Lehigh community
This is a live in position that will work 48 weeks out of 52 weeks per year; with last week in May and first 3 weeks in June off
Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification education verification national criminal background checks motor vehicle checks PATCH FBI fingerprinting Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.
Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
