Associate Director for Residential Life

Job Description:

Associate Director for Residential Life

Description

At CSUN we aspire to continually grow as an inclusive, cooperative community!

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. As a leader you will have the opportunity to thrive in a community in which our leaders share common traits as identified in our Leadership Principles https://www.csun.edu/leadership-principles . If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director for Student Housing and Residential Life, the Associate Director for Residential Life provides leadership and strategic direction for CSUN’s vibrant student housing communities and residential educational initiatives. The incumbent serves as a central member of the Student Housing Leadership Team and shares responsibility for the administration of the department with an annual budget nearing $30 million and a design capacity to serve approximately 3,540 residents. This includes 21 student residence halls (both suite and apartment style, maximum capacity of 3,200 single residents), 11 apartment buildings for students with families (maximum capacity of 340 residents in 114 apartments) and guest housing units.

• Provides vision, guidance, and oversight for programmatic initiatives and student learning outcomes focused on academic success, student leadership, and community development - all grounded within a framework of equity, inclusion, and social justice.
• Effectively supervises all functions of the Residential Life unit, including strategic planning, program development, management of fiscal resources, human resource and performance management, professional and paraprofessional training and development, student learning and engagement, crisis intervention and critical incident response, and student conduct.
• Serves as administrator-in-charge in the absence of the Executive Director and other senior-level department personnel.

• As a leader, demonstrates a commitment to student success that is mission aligned with the university’s vision, values and priorities. Establishes an ethical and collegial work environment, promoting a collaborative, accountable and inclusive team. Encourages a courageous and resilient solution-oriented environment by participating in new opportunities to further the mission of the university. Participates in developing initiatives that further support the campus mission with a service-oriented and catalytic mind set. Strengthens employees by being communicative and a talent builder that develops team attributes, furthering departmental goals.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a job-related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible professional/administrative experience within a university residential life/housing operation; with two of the five years in a managerial role.
• Experience supervising professional staff and managing comprehensive budgets within a Residential Life setting, preferably within a diverse four-year institution of higher education.
• Master’s Degree in student affairs, higher education or related field strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Leadership

• Demonstrated leadership in developing and delivering inclusive and learning-centered programs and services that promote student success among diverse populations in student housing. Demonstrated success in motivating and leading large and diverse staff, including represented and non-represented employees.

• Demonstrated knowledge of JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion) best practices and implementation with paraprofessional and professional teams. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage complex crisis situations involving multiple stakeholders. General knowledge and skill regarding computer software within their area of scope (I.e., StarRez, student judicial software, etc.)
• Highly developed and demonstrated understanding of student safety, emergency management and student behavior/conduct best practices. Experience with facilities maintenance, renovation, planning and design.

• Highly developed skills in budgeting and financial forecasting. Highly developed strategic planning skillset. Exceptional communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills. Proven ability to develop and sustain student residential communities that value and promote equity and diversity.
• Lead diverse teams to support the operational mission and vision of employers by fostering an ethical, inclusive and collegial work environment.

• Demonstrated ability to support ongoing improvement through courageous, resilient, and catalytic leadership.
• Lead varying initiatives through a collaborative, service-oriented and communicative approach.
• Demonstrated commitment to employee development, recognition, and accountability to further operational goals.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits.
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $101,100 - $106,164 per year, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

General Information

• This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'limited reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• This job opening has been re-posted and will remain OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran or military status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.

Advertised: Oct 29 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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