Fort Hays State University seeks a Director of Residential Life to provide
leadership and vision for the Department of Residential Life and create a
residential environment consistent with the goals of the University and the
Division of Student Affairs. Fort Hays State University is a liberal and
applied arts, state-assisted institution with an enrollment of more than 9,000
students and is located in Hays, Kansas.
Under the administrative
direction of the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, the Director of
Residential Life:
- Is responsible for all
programmatic and operations management of four halls and two apartment
complexes, housing approximately 1200 residents. - Supervises two professional Hall Directors,
one graduate Hall Director, one undergraduate hall director, three undergraduate
resident managers, three undergraduate assistant hall directors, two
undergraduate apartment managers, two professional administrative assistants and
40+ student paraprofessional staff members. - Directs residential learning initiatives,
training, assessment, and operations. - Possesses a strong understanding of student development theory, as well
as issues facing student populations, utilizing this information to shape the
Departmental activities and interactions with staff and student residents.
Below you will find the position description. The
position will begin July 1, 2009. We will begin reviewing applications on June
1, 2009, with applications received by this date receiving priority
consideration. Applications received after this date may be considered until
the position is filled.
If you or potential candidates have any questions about FHSU,
Hays, the position, or selection process, please feel free to contact Shana Meyer at slmeyer@fhsu.edu or at 785-628-5824.
DIRECTOR OF
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
POSITION DESCRIPTION
General
Description
The Director of
Residential Life is responsible for providing leadership and vision for the
Department of Residential Life and creating a residential environment consistent
with the goals of the University and the Division of Student Affairs. Under the
administrative direction of the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs,
the Director of Residential Life: s responsible for all programmatic and
operations management of four halls and two apartment complexes, housing
approximately 1200 residents. Supervises two professional Hall Directors, one
graduate Hall Director, one undergraduate hall director, three undergraduate
resident managers, three undergraduate assistant hall directors, two
undergraduate apartment managers, two professional administrative assistants and
40+ student paraprofessional staff members. Directs residential learning
initiatives, training, assessment, and operations. Possesses a strong
understanding of student development theory, as well as issues facing student
populations, utilizing this information to shape the Departmental activities and
interactions with staff and student residents.
Responsibilities
1. Directly responsible for the hiring, training
and supervision of all Residential Life staff.
2. Sets standards and policies for residence hall
professional staff including Resident Assistants, Community (desk) Assistants,
Student Academic Mentors, Resident Managers, Hall Directors, Assistant Hall
Directors, Faculty Associates, and student employees.
3. Develops and implements Residential Life
policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and annual procedural
reviews.
4.Oversees programming
and residence education, including the First Year Residential Program (FYRE),
National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), and the Residence Hall Association
(RHA).
5. Monitors Residence
Life budgets.
6. Establishes
regular evaluations, goals, and objectives for all Residential Life programs and
staff.
7. Evaluates and assesses
housing operations utilizing StarRez software management system to monitor,
forecast, and manage occupancy, the room selection processes, room assignments,
and room changes.
8. Participates in coordinating contracts with outside vendors, such as laundry
machine vendor and snack/vending machine service provider.
9. Oversees the physical environment in
conjunction with Facilities staff, to maintain a safe, secure, and healthy
living environment.
10.Collaborates with the Director of the Kansas Academy of Math and Science
(KAMS), which is housed in Residential Life facilities.
11. Ensures the security and safety of students
through appropriate training and following procedures for crisis and risk
management.
12. Assesses and
oversees residential living / learning communities and the First Year
Residential Program (FYRE) with best practices in student development and
research to create engaging, community-focused, learning environments.
13.Develops and manages technology
initiatives including department website.
14.Generates and prioritizes auxiliary
improvements projects.
15.Researches and develops specification for bids, approves department
requisitions.
16. Administers
and recruits summer conferences and camps.
17.Effectively communicates and collaborates
with parents, students, administrators, staff, and other constituencies in a
positive manner through mediation and conflict resolution.
18.Conducts weekly professional staff
meetings.
19. Reviews and
approves all marketing materials, forms, and signage, to include brochures,
posters, handbooks, contracts, and more.
20. Participates in Residential Life programs,
University visit days and special weekends.
21.Serves on various Student Affairs and
University-wide committees.
22.Represents the Department of Residential Life and establishes collaborative
relationships with other University departments.
Qualifications Required:
- Master’s degree in
higher education administration, student personnel, or other closely related
field. - Five or more years
of progressively responsible management experience within a comprehensive
residence life setting.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of
annual and short-range facility planning - Knowledge of
residential life cleaning and maintenance operations and food service
facilities - Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work
with students, faculty and staff. - Experience working
with budgets, facilities issues, and housing placement systems. - Strong commitment
to the development and welfare of students. - Demonstrated
ability to work successfully with and for persons of diverse backgrounds - Outstanding
administrative, planning and supervisory skills. - Experience in the
development and training of professional/paraprofessional staff.
Salary/Benefits:
Salary
commensurate with education and experience.
Appointment Date:
Position
is available July 1, 2009 or as negotiated. Screening of candidates will begin
June 1, 2009, with applications received by this date receiving priority
consideration. Applications received after this date may be considered until
the position is filled.
Background Check:
Successful candidates will have consented to and
successfully completed a criminal background check.
Application
Procedure:
Submit a letter of interest, resume and the
names, addresses, telephone number, and email addresses for three (3) professional
references. Applications should be submitted to:
Shana Warkentine Meyer
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs
Fort Hays State University
600 Park Street
Hays, KS 67601-4099
FHSU is an AA/EO Employer
