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Associate Director – Residential Life
| Company | Goucher College |
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| Location | Towson, MD, USA |
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| Salary | $56100 – $62000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 3 years of experience in residential life or housing
- Demonstrated supervisory experience
- Strong leadership skills
Responsibilities
- Supervise and provide leadership to Residence Life Coordinators and other student staff members.
- Provide ongoing training, support, and professional development opportunities for residential life staff.
- Foster a positive and inclusive residential community that promotes student engagement and personal growth.
- Oversee all aspects of the special interest houses on campus, including meetings with the head of each house, updating and production of house functions, and yearly housing assignments.
- Implement the residential life budget, including forecasting expenses and allocating resources effectively.
- Serve as a resource and support system for students experiencing personal, academic, or other challenges.
- Respond to emergencies and crises within the residential community, including on-call responsibilities as needed.
- Collaborate with campus partners to provide holistic support to students.
- Develop and implement programs and initiatives that foster a sense of community and belonging within the residential halls.
- Collaborate with student leaders and campus organizations to offer a diverse range of programming and events.
- Promote a culture of respect, inclusivity, and responsible citizenship within the residential community.
- Communicate, and enforce residential policies and procedures in alignment with institutional values and standards.
- Maintain accurate records related to student conduct and incidents.
- Act as a liaison between Facilities Management Services to enhance and address concerns within the residential facilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, or related field
- 5 years of increasing responsible positions in residential life and housing in a higher education setting including supervision of full-time professional
