(Hybrid) Director of Residence Life - Housing and Residence - West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
About the Job
Description
The Housing and Residence Life department at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Director of Residence Life.
About the Opportunity
The Director of Residence Life will assist the Executive Director of Housing and Residence Life in the overall administration of Residence Life. The director will be responsible for coordinating efforts to promote student learning and academic success. The Director provides vision and direction to support the Residence Life mission of the University by leading collaborative efforts and integrating overall residential initiatives, programs, and services for first-year and upper-class students in the residence halls. The Director will help manage the Residence Life budget of approximately 2.4 million and will serve as the representative for the Executive Director in their absence.
We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
- 37.5-hour work week
- 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
- 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
- 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
- WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
- 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
- Wellness programs
What You'll Do
- Assist the Executive Director of Housing and Residence Life in the overall administration of Residence Life. The director will be responsible for coordinating efforts to promote student learning and academic success. The Director provides vision and direction to support the Residence Life mission of the University by leading collaborative efforts and integrating overall residential initiatives, programs, and services for first-year and upper-class students in the residence halls.
- Serve as the Chief Budget Officer for the Office of Residence Life's budget of approximately 2.4 million dollars. Responsible for formulating annual budget requests and monitoring spending to comply with state and university guidelines.
- Coordinate training programs for Residence life staff to include Assistant and Associate Directors, Residence Life Specialists, Night Staff, Desk Managers, RAs, GAs and other student workers. participate and serve as a representative for Student Services and the Office of Residence life at university activities such as Discover and Decide Days, New Student Orientation, Welcome Week and other University events.
- Responsible for the administration of the residence hall student conduct process. Trains and facilitates the residence hall student conduct process to include policy revision and implementation to ensure the educational goals of the process are met for approximately 5,200 students. Responsible for serving as appellate officer for residence hall appeals. Serves as the hearing officer for violations that may result in residence hall removal/contract termination. Provides support to the Office of Student Conduct as necessary regarding student conduct to include Title IX situations.
- Responsible for operation and supervision of full time Assistant Directors, Residence Life Specialists and Office Manager. Conducts formal performance appraisal and addresses issues of concern. Develops and participates in hiring, selection, and training processes. Implements on-going professional development activities for staff. Reviews and assesses operations to maximize services, processes, and procedures.
- Lead efforts with Academic Affairs in the development, implementation, and assessment of Living Learning Communities (LLC) and Theme Living Communities (TLC) to enhance the transitions of students to university life and academic rigor, enhance student retention, and help establish the residential experience as an extension of the university’s academic mission.
- Support college liaisons with the hiring and training of Living Learning Community peer mentors as indicated in LLC design and coordinate academic partner input on the selection and training of respective professional and paraprofessional staff.
- Assist with the development and implementation of a strategic marketing and recruitment plan for Living Learning Community programs to recruit members of each program. Prepare faculty and staff members to recruit Living Learning Community participants.
- Serve as the Residence Life departmental assessment coordinator. Create a department wide strategic plan supporting assessment need for Residence Life in collaboration with Student Life expectations and programs. Create reports and presentations. Ensure that program standards and results for all Living Learning Communities and residential learning initiatives compare favorably to national standards and best practices. Create a strategic plan for first year, upper-class and non-traditional student curriculum. Design appropriate learning outcomes for each level.
- Serve in the on-campus Housing and Residence Life crisis management rotation, being responsible for the welfare of 5200 students, during assigned duty weeks.
- Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in student personnel, higher education, business, communication, etc.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the following:
- Progressive experience within Housing and Residence Life.
- Preferred experiences include work with Living Learning Communities, residential curriculum, supervisory and budget experience.
- All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to understand and manage a computerized database and student information
- Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively and effectively with a wide variety of individual groups
- Ability to manage and resolve conflict, and to recognize and respond to sensitive, challenging, confidential issues and situations.
- Initiative, creativity, and experience in program planning and staff development
- Knowledge and experience in successfully supervising and evaluating the work of others.
- Knowledge and experience in management of budgets and contracts.
Driver’s license. Must be able to visit all residence halls and apartment complexes around the Morgantown Campus and regional campuses if needed.
West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.
From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.
At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging working environment and actively seek candidates who bring diverse ideas, approaches and experiences.
Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. We value diversity among our faculty, staff and students and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.
