Assistant Director of Residential Involvement and Resident Director

Maryville College is a nationally-ranked institution of higher learning and one of America’s oldest colleges. For more than 200 years, we’ve educated students to be giving citizens and gifted leaders, to study everything, so that they are prepared for anything to address any problem, engage with any audience and launch successful careers right away. Located in Maryville, Tennessee, between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the city of Knoxville, Maryville College offers students from around the world both the beauty of a rural setting and the advantages of an urban center, as well as more than 60 majors, seven pre-professional programs and career preparation from their first day on campus to their last. Today, our 10,000 alumni are living life strong of mind and brave of heart and are prepared, in the words of our Presbyterian founder, to do good on the largest possible scale.

We have an opportunity for a top candidate to join Maryville College’s staff as the new Assistant Director of Residential Involvement and Resident Director.

The incumbent for this position is a forward thinking, innovative Student Affairs professional, committed to making a difference in the lives of residential students. The Assistant Director of Residential Involvement leads recruiting, hiring, and training efforts for undergraduate Resident Assistants; coordinates social media and online efforts for Residence Life; and, supports assessment efforts to shape student success efforts. A portion of the Assistant Director position also serves as a Resident Director, supporting one to two residential buildings and the associated para-professional staff. This position is a Campus Security Authority (CSA) as defined by the Clery Act.

Assistant Director of Residential Involvement: The Assistant Director leads recruiting, hiring, and training efforts for undergraduate Resident Assistants. This position is a key coordinator of providing experiential and educational engagement opportunities to students within the residence halls and assessing that engagement in a systematic way, consistent to the department of Residence Life and within the division of Student Affairs missions and goals.

Resident Director: The Resident Director manages up to two residence halls, housing approximately 220-275 students, during the fall and spring semesters. The incumbent is required to live on-campus for this position. Included within the compensation for this position is a semi-furnished, 12-month apartment, board plan usable within the Academic board calendar typically within August to early May, and a parking space.

Pets may be allowed with a signed pet agreement and deposit.

Your Primary Job Duties And Responsibilities Would Include

Assistant Director of Residential Involvement:

• Coordinate recruiting efforts each semester.
• Develop and implement training programs for new and returning Resident Assistants.
• Assess the impact of recruiting, hiring, and training efforts.
• Coordinate with Resident Directors about para-professional staff experiences and involvement.
• Oversee the advising of the Residence Hall Association (RHA); monitor RHA, budget and expenditures.
• Coordinate social media and online presence in collaboration with the Associate Dean/Director of Residence Life.
• Participate in all Residence Life programs, orientation programs and campus specialty weekends.
• Serve as a member of the MC Cares Team.
• Collaborate with summer conferences to train student camps and conference assistants, supporting guests and other stake holders.
• Collaborate with Director Res Life on departmental effectiveness, annual reports, and residential curriculum
• Support training for Resident Assistants, Resident Directors, on current Residence policies and procedures
• Coordinate hiring and associated student employment documentation
• Serve as the liaison between the Resident Assistant Advocacy Committee and Residence Life professional staff
  
  

Resident Director

• Supervise 6-12 Resident Assistants, typically up to 6 per building.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor concerning day-to-day functions of building.
• Attend staff meetings within department, with Associate Dean/Director of Residence Life, and others as assigned.
• Conduct regular staff meetings with Resident Assistants.
• Coordinate all programming efforts in the residence halls.
• Serve in an on-call rotation as the primary emergency contact for the campus.
• Assist with room assignments processes
• Support review and updates of departmental policies and standard operation procedures
• Support departmental strategic planning and assessment
• Oversee efforts to keep the building’s maintenance current and in good working order
• Serve as a conduct Hearing Officer in consultation with the designated Senior Student Conduct Officer and/or their designee
• Assess residential curriculum programming as it pertains to the mission/goals in the residence halls.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications For This Job Required Are

Education required to ensure success in this position:

• Bachelor's degree in related field, required;
• Master's degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, or Counseling, preferred.
  
  

Experience Required To Ensure Success In This Position

• Experience with residence life/housing in higher education, and crisis intervention.
• Experience in one or more of the following: student conduct, assessment, supervision, use of Adirondack, and training/development efforts.
  
  

Special Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong communications skills with individuals from varying cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, such as evidenced through crisis intervention.
  
  

Does this sound like the next step you’d like to take in your career? Apply today!

Non-Discrimination Statement

Maryville College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a learning community, our members include persons with a variety of interests, backgrounds, beliefs and nationalities which enriches the experience for all. The College embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment free from harassment and discrimination. Maryville College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or political beliefs in the provision of educational opportunities, employment practices or benefits.