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Director of Housing and Residential Life Job
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| Employer Name: Marlboro College |
SpiderID: 2350110 |
| Location: Marlboro, Vermont |
Date Posted: 7/8/2008 |
| Wage: Unspecified |
Category: Education/Teaching/Training |
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| Number Of Openings: 1 |
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Job Description:
Marlboro College, a liberal arts college of 330 students, invites applications for a Director of Housing and Residential Life.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Housing and Residential Life is responsible for ensuring student comfort, safety and development while at Marlboro College by implementing and managing the student residence life and housing plans and programs.
Department: Student Life
Location: Main Campus in Marlboro
Reports To: Dean of Students
Status: Full-time, Exempt, Year Round
Date to Begin: September 2008
Salary: Unspecified (housing not included)
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Participate in the development, coordination and implementation of campus housing plans and programs;
* Manage, direct and assess the performance of the 12 student resident assistants and three professional student life advisors in the achievement and implementation of established residential plans and programs;
* Assist in the determination of housing needs, including ADA accommodations;
* Manage residence openings and closings, distribution and collection of keys to student residences;
* Participate on crisis management team in the implementation of campus emergency and crisis management programs, plans and services;
* Prepare and monitor the residential life budget;
* Oversee and participate in residential damage review, assessment and the corresponding billing process;
* Collaborate with plant operations to identify capital improvements and renovations required to maintain the safety, structural integrity and value of residential buildings and assets;
* Maintain and update residential life web page information;
* Present to recommended housing policy changes, justification for the same and participates in decision making process to the Selectboard (campus governance body);
* Ensure adherence with all defined emergency and crisis protocols and processes. * Generate incident reports and after hours crisis response reports. Coordinate the appropriate response and follow up by student life advisors;
* Provide support and training to resident assistants on the resolution of housing issues, incidents, and student support networks;
* Serve as primary contact for parents regarding student housing needs;
* Recruit, hire, train and evaluate performance of staff. Identify performance concerns and take appropriate intervention and/or disciplinary action;
* Collaborate in the design and implementation of first-aid and health education programs for residential advisors;
* Assist in the identification and referral of students in need of psychological support services;
* Assist in planning of campus-wide orientation program for new and returning students;
* Manage and direct the activities of the residential assistants, residential life advisors, crisis management and emergency response staff and work-study students within the residential life function.
Job Requirements:
* Master’s degree in student development, student personnel, counseling or other related profession;
* Three or more years related experience within the field of student relations or advising;
* Strong working knowledge of the concepts, practices and procedures within the field of student life, housing and counseling;
* Ability to listen, obtain clarification and speak clearly and persuasively in all types of situations;
* Demonstrated ability to design, implement and manage effective workflows and procedures;
* Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Gather and analyze information skillfully and develop alternative solutions;
* Demonstrated ability to develop effective project plans and coordinate the efforts of diverse.
APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS
Visit website for more information: http://www.marlboro.edu/offices/hr/jobs/
Please submit only one resume via the website, email, mail or fax by August 4, 2008 to Human Resources:
Apply online at: https://www.marlboro.edu/offices/hr/jobs/application/
Email: hr@marlboro.edu
Mail: Human Resources, Marlboro College, PO Box A, Marlboro, VT 05344
Fax: 802-451-7557
Review of resumes to begin on August 4, 2008. Position begins early September.
Marlboro College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Criteria:
Start Date: September 2008
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 5
Education Required: Masters
Overnight Travel:
Vacation Time:
Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Casual Dress, Company Cafeteria, Other Benefits
Company Profile:
Marlboro College offers a student-centered approach to education. Unfettered by generic course requirements, each freshman works with their advisor to choose an individualized course of study. For graduation, seniors complete a self-designed Plan of Concentration. All this occurs within a campus community governed by students, faculty and staff in monthly Town Meetings. Marlboro's mission is "to teach students to think clearly and to learn independently." Marlboro seeks to sustain a community diverse in background experiences, interests, ideas and cultural practices where members engage one another constructively. Please visit our website for more information: www.marlboro.edu
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: Human Resources |
Company Type: Employer |
| Company: Marlboro College |
Phone: 802-451-7111 |
| Street: PO Box A |
Fax: 802-451-7557 |
| City: Marlboro |
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| State: Vermont |
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| Zip: 05344-0300 |
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Web Site: http://www.marlboro.edu
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