Assistant Director, Residential Experience

Primary Purpose Of Position

The Assistant Director of Residential Experience position reports directly to the Associate Director of Residential Experience. As a distinctive member of Residential Experience, the Assistant Directors support the educational work achieved in the residence halls by serving as an advisor and leader of Residence Hall Directors by supporting and assisting in residential and university engagement, facility management, operational needs, student staff, and student conduct. The Assistant Director is responsible for residential communities including the supervision of 4 to 6 Residence Hall Directors and about 2,000 residential students. Assistant Directors will assist with hiring of resident assistants, serving on housing committees, student development, and training for student leaders in the undergraduate residence halls. In addition, the Assistant Directors function in a tiered, emergency on-call rotation. Staff members ensure student safety and provide students with adequate experiences at the university. Provides leadership in promoting an atmosphere within the residential community that supports academic achievement and fosters responsible decision-making. Coordinates community and student development through social and educational programming. Provides advice and counsel for individual students, student leaders, and student groups. Serves on departmental and campus-wide committees. Staff is required to engage residents, be visible within the campus community, attend meetings and events regularly, and be able to respond to emergencies within their community. In addition, the position is responsible for professional development, professional actions, and effective communication with students, parents, staff, faculty, and members of the campus community.

Minimum Requirements

1. Masters Degree completed or in progress in college student personnel, counseling, higher education administration, or a related field (if no qualifying candidates apply, candidates without Master Degrees and sufficient work experience may be considered) 2. 2 to 3 years’ experience in student affairs or an equivalent combination of leadership experience, with some supervision experience 3. Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of North Carolina A&T State University

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

1. Experience with student life in a residential campus with commitment to the ongoing enhancement of student learning and student life in such a setting. 2. Experience with supporting and advocating students from diverse populations 3. On-call and/or live-in experience in a university setting preferred. 4. Specialized knowledge- Student Development Theory and Community Based Theory and those implications within a university setting. 5. Strong communication skills, both oral and written, attention to detail, and basic understanding of assessing data.