Associate Director of Residence Life and Student Activities

Associate Director of Residence Life and Student Activities

VSC-United Professionals (PAT/SUP) Bargaining Unit
Exempt
Grade 14

BASIC FUNCTION
Plan implement and administer processes and programs related to the Residential experience along with student activities. This position is responsible for supervising student activities and residence life staff on the following campuses: Lyndon Johnson and Randolph. Oversee processes systems and programs related to Student Activities and Residence Life throughout the university. Advise the VTSU student government association. Provide training and support to student activities and residence life staff and a wide range of student leadership positions. Coordinate and oversee orientation activities for the university.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Exercise full supervisory authority over professional and student staff within Residence Life and Student Activities including hiring training performance management and evaluation.
Provide leadership and direction to Assistant Directors Residence Hall Directors Coordinators and student leaders.
Establish goals priorities and performance expectations aligned with divisional and institutional objectives.
Promote a culture of accountability collaboration and inclusive excellence.
Lead the design implementation and continuous assessment of a comprehensive portfolio of student activities residence life programs and leadership development initiatives.
Oversee university-wide and campus-based orientation programs and major student engagement initiatives.
Develop and implement policies procedures and programming strategies that align with institutional goals and student needs.
Utilize data assessment outcomes and best practices to inform decision-making and program improvement.
Provide oversight of residence life operations across multiple campuses including occupancy processes key systems room assignments/changes and residence hall openings and closings.
Collaborate with campus operations facilities and public safety to ensure safe compliant and well maintained residential environments.
Develop and implement training programs for residence life staff and Student Activities including crisis response and emergency preparedness. Associate Director of Residence Life and Student Activities 2026
Advise the Student Government Association and support the development of student organizations and leadership structures.
Oversee the recruitment training and supervision of student leaders including Resident Assistants orientation leaders and student organization leaders.
Plan and support major campus events including Homecoming large-scale programming and Commencement activities.
Cultivate partnerships with external vendors and community organizations to enhance student programming.
Integrate diversity equity and inclusion principles into all aspects of programming policy development and student engagement.
Promote a campus environment that supports belonging accessibility and holistic student development.
Ensure compliance with institutional policies and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Develop administer and monitor operating budgets for Residence Life and Student Activities.
Oversee financial processes including purchasing contract coordination and allocation of student activity funds.
Ensure responsible stewardship of institutional resources.
Serve as a Hearing Officer for student conduct matters in coordination with the Dean of Students.
Participate in an on-call rotation and provide leadership in crisis response including evenings and weekends as required.
Coordinate responses to residential and student-related emergencies in collaboration with campus and external partners.
Collaborate with Student Affairs Academic Affairs and other institutional partners to advance student success initiatives.
Serve as a liaison across campuses to ensure consistency and effectiveness of programs and services.
Maintain a visible and engaged presence within the campus community.
Stay current on emerging trends best practices and regulatory considerations in student affairs and residence life.
Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Direct supervision is received by the Assistant Dean of Students.

SUPERVISIORY RESPONSIBILITY
Supervision of student activities and residence life professional staff and student workers located at Johnson Lyndon & Randolph.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in appropriate discipline with four to seven years of relevant experience or a similar combination of education experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. Valid drivers license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Masters degree with appropriate discipline with five to ten years of relevant experience. Associate Director of Residence Life and Student Activities 2026

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge:
Understanding of the educational goals and objectives of Vermont State University including
attention to accessibility and diversity equity and inclusion.
Understanding of the psychological and cultural characteristics of economically and educationally disadvantaged students particularly in a rural setting.
Awareness of developmental holistic and proactive approaches to student success.
Some experience in policy development and enforcement.
Experience and knowledge of ADA compliance and ensuring accessibility for all students.

Skills:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Able to meet students where they are and ensure they feel listened to and they are
comfortable working with advisor to navigate challenges and concerns as they come up.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Experience with (or ability to learn) technologies such as Aviso Colleague Self-Service Slate Microsoft products and Perceptive Content.
Proven record of accountability and follow-through with the ability to meet deadlines.

Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to positively influence student skill development such as
communication skills leadership skills academic skills technical skills non-cognitive or soft skills and social skills.
Demonstrated ability to foster student development in the attainment of student success goals such as academic purpose sense of belonging/identity agency career readiness civic readiness access and equity.
Demonstrated positive attitude regarding Vermont State University and a desire to improve student outcomes including attention to diversity equity and inclusion.
Demonstrated ability to support a diverse community and promote diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals within the University and capacity to work as part of a team to collaborate and choose student success.
Ability to collaborate effectively with college personnel as well as families/guardians and external resources in carrying out the various coordination liaison and advocacy aspects of the job.
Ability to work some weekends and evenings to provide student support outside of normal business hours.

Location: Any of the five Vermont State campuses with possible travel to other campuses located in Castleton Johnson Lyndon Randolph and Williston Vermont

Compensation: The budgeted compensation for this position is $52000 - $60000

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• TuitionWaiver to Vermont State Colleges
• Tuition Waiver to UVM* for dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long Term Disability
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Medical Personal and Vacation Leave

This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not all-encompassing statement of the specific duties responsibilities and qualifications of the individual positions assigned to the classification. Other duties as assigned are anticipated and expected.

Vermont State University is a part of the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS). VSCS values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. VSCS strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. VSCS is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with ADA requirements and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact our HR office for assistance with accommodations at.

NOTE: This job is subject to a fingerprint-supported criminalbackground check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon thesatisfactory results of this check.

Required Experience:

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