Director of Residential Life

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Director of Residential Life page is loadedDirector of Residential LifelocationsLSU - Alexandria time typeFull time posted onPosted Today job requisition idR00072936 Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).*If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through ?My Draft Applications? located on your Candidate Home page.Job Posting Title:Director of Residential LifePosition Type:Professional / UnclassifiedDepartment:LSUA Chancellor - Department of Student Engagement (Abbey Marie Bain (00010738))Work Location:LSU - AlexandriaPay Grade:ProfessionalLSU Alexandria is seeking applicants for a Director of Residential Life. This position is responsible for providing direction and overall supervision of residence hall (246 beds) ensuring that all students live in a safe and healthy environment that is conducive to academic and personal success. It is a twelve-month position to select, train, supervise, and evaluate undergraduate Residential Life staff and provide leadership for a residence hall/apartment cluster of four buildings. Lead/participate in departmental committees and manage administrative and operational functions in assigned residence halls/apartments. Provide services directly to students, such as personal and disciplinary counseling, and social/educational events/activities. Maintain a balance between administrative workload and student interactions. Maintain liaison relationships with other academic affairs and student support offices. Participate in the overall planning and management of the residence hall system.AdditionalRESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES:Responsible for the day-to-day operations, management and organization of the student apartment complexResponsible for student life activities within The Oaks Residence HallDevelop, implement, and enforce housing policies and proceduresActively market open rooms/apartments to current and prospective students to always ensure full capacityEnsure that property is safe, clean and in good repairRespond to emergencies and crisis management situations in an appropriate mannerResponsible for hiring, training and managing RA student workers and desk assistantsRespond to questions/concerns from students, parents, faculty, and/or staffOversee and process all student housing contractsWork with Resident Assistants to assess student needs and interests; anticipate and promote educational, cultural, social, recreational, and service programs, which are supportive to the residence community.Manage operational functions for residence halls such as key distribution and collection, damage assessment, reporting and billing, maintenance requests, and hall openings and closings.Serve as facility manager for residence halls including conducting room checks, reporting and following up on housekeeping, maintenance and mover requests.Manage and coordinate all room assignments and changes in the halls and communicate/resolve problems in accordance with established procedures.Develop, oversee and manage the Residential Life budget in conjunction with the Director of Auxiliary Services.Ensure that occupancy is at a level sufficient to pay all operating expenses including debt service bond payments.Maintain necessary records of all financial transactions of the propertyMaintain required office hours and be on call for any emergencies on a 24-hour basis.Inspect the property on a regular basis to ensure the grounds and facilities are well maintainedWork with University leadership on long-term and strategic planning for The Oaks.Other duties as assigned by supervisor or senior leadership.Special Instructions:REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:? Bachelors degree higher education, student affairs, counseling, or related field; and a minimum of three (3) years? direct experience in a residential life/housing facility at a college or university.? Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities are required.? Experience working within residential life with supervisory responsibilities.? Self-Starter with ability to promote activities using supervision and leadership skills.? Working knowledge or better of all applications in the Microsoft Office Suite.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:? Master?s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or related field.? Experience advising student groups.? Thorough knowledge of student development theories.OFFICE HOURS: Eight (8) hours per day, Monday ?Friday 40 hours a week. Additional hours worked as needed.LOCATION: The Oaks Residence Hall. Living on site is strongly preferred.Application Instructions:Please attach a Resume, a cover letter, 3 letters of recommendation and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.Posting Date:September 19, 2022Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):Additional Position Information:Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!Essential Position (Y/N):LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer:LSUA believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSUA is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSUA?s . Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ( hrm@lsua.edu ).HCM Contact Information:Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hrm@lsua.eduLSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana?s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana?s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences.The University comprises of nine institutions:Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (?LSU?), the premier

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