Associate Director, Residence Life

Job Title

Associate Director, Residence Life

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Student Life Unit - Housing

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

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Purpose

The Associate Director is a member of the Islander Housing leadership team. This position assists in establishing and implementing goals and strategies for residence life. The Associate Director provides leadership and direction for the residential communities through supervision of assigned professional live-in staff members. The Associate Director is responsible for providing opportunities for residential student development and success through programming and student support initiatives. This position is responsible for scheduling the on-call schedule and being able to respond to emergency/crisis situations. The Associate Director will develop budget for the department and will assist with other emergency situations such as hurricane/tropic storm preparedness and evacuations.

Description

Functional Area 1: Administrative                      

Percent Effort: 50%

• Provides leadership and direction for the residence life area at Miramar and Momentum Village apartments.
• Supervises and trains, in collaboration with Housing leadership live-in professional Residence Life Coordinators.
• Lead assessment efforts for Islander Housing in close communication with the AVP for Student Affairs, focusing on the effectiveness of all components of the Islander Housing residential experience utilizing CAS and ACUHO-I standards, surveys, and coordinate assessment efforts with those of key university partners within SEAS, Student Success, Admissions, and other specific assessment priorities such as those associated with accreditation.
• Serves as the Housing liaison with the Office of Student Conduct and Advocacy.
• Works with the department’s business administrator on operational unit budgets and provides input for departmental budgets.
• Maintains area calendar to coordinate residence life with the official University calendar.
• Manages Resident Assistant recruitment and selection processes as well as meets University, state, and federal guidelines/laws.
• Serves on Dean of Students I-Care team and other departmental/campus committees as assigned.
• Monitor budget and resources for the residential life department, ensuring that all expenses are within approved limits.
• Participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes for the institution as a member of the Housing leadership team.
• Enforce the terms and conditions of the Student Housing Contract, Resident Handbook, and all state/federal laws; investigate, resolve, and/or refer for adjudication.
• Attend staff meetings and other meetings as scheduled
• Act as the review person for selection/hiring concerns
• Functional Area 2: Support
• Percent Effort:  30%
• Participates in planning, directing, and coordinating operational or procedural matters to meet department goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership and support during both move-in and move-out operations, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for residents.
• Assist the Housing Operations team during peak periods, offering additional support as needed to maintain service excellence.
• Acts as a Mandatory Reporter (Campus Security Authority) as required by the Clery Act.
• Serve as the on-call supervisor with the Associate Director of Housing for professional staff when needed.
• Works with University Police Department, Counseling Center, and other campus departments on immediate response to incidents in the residence halls.
• Respond to student and parent concerns; refer difficult cases to appropriate personnel
• Demonstrate care, compassion, and follow through with student mental health and roommate related concerns
• Functional Area 3: Program Management
• Percent Effort:  20%
• Responsible for assessment activities for the Department and for producing monthly, semester/term, and annual reports and statistics.
• Monitors compliance with all unit, department, University, and government standards, policies, and procedures.
• Create opportunities for student leadership recognition and collaborate with other departments to assist in student leadership development in collaboration with the Housing leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field.
• Eight (8) years of related experience.
• Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum education/experience requirement:
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication and written skills.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in a university housing or student affairs role in a higher education institution.
• Be able to work late evening hours, handle crisis that may arise.
• Master’s degree in higher education and six (6) years of experience
• Doctoral degree in higher education and four (4) years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Eight (8) or more years’ related experience in residence life, housing, or a university environment working with a student-oriented and service-centered attitude.

Other Requirements

• This is a 12-month, live-in position. The Associate Director of Residence Life is required to live in an apartment on campus. Apartments are furnished and include utilities, and wireless internet. Partner and pet policies are available upon request.
• The Associate Director of Residence Life serves on the university incident command team, assisting the Director of Housing. During an evacuation the Associate Director or Residence Life is required to evacuate to an off-site location with Housing residents.
• The Associate Director of Residence Life will respond to emergency/crisis situations at both campuses.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance

• Medical

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
• $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).
• Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

• Employee And Spouse

• Employee And Children

• Employee and Family coverage

On-Campus Wellness Opportunities

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness

• Book Scholarships

• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.