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Colorado School Of Mines Assistant Director Of Residence Life For Residence Education in Golden, Colorado
Engineering a world of possibilities In this integral position, the Assistant Director of Residence Life manages, coordinates, and provides leadership for programs related to Residence Life student development and resident education efforts for all residential communities. Specifically, the Assistant Director, in coordination with other team members, provides leadership to processes related to the recruitment, training, and development of live-in staff and student leaders. Additionally, the Assistant Director supports the development and implementation of the strategic vision and direction for student development programs in the residence halls and apartment housing while making recommendations on related p
Residence Life at Mines is growing fast! The department is expecting to increase the number of residents on campus by 55% by fall 2026. This position will have the opportunity to influence positive growth and change for a 5500-bed facility!
The work in Residence Life is always changing, usually challenging, and often fun. This position works primarily on campus (but does not live on campus). The ideal candidate is excellent at navigating relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and stakeholders. They are committed to Diversity, Access, and Inclusion principles and value professional development opportunities. If you are flexible, have a growth mindset, and are looking to bring positivity to a group of creative, dedicated, change-making colleagues, apply today!
For more about residence life, visit: https://www.mines.edu/residence-life/
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Residence Education Leadership
In partnership with other members of the Residence Education Leadership Team, the Assistant Director of Residence Life will provide leadership to essential functions related to the recruitment,selection, training, and development of student leaders, paraprofessional staff, and the professional Residence Education (RED) team. This responsibility could include:
Lead recruitment and selection processes for paraprofessional and professional staff focused on hiring a diverse and dynamic team.
Lead training and development processes that support the residence education team in serving a diverse residential community.
Coordinate the summer internship program.
Lead department committees responsible for the planning and coordination of annual recruitment, selection, training and development initiatives for paraprofessional and professional Residence Life staff.
Develop and facilitate on-boarding for incoming professional staff.
Advise (or co-advise) the Residence Hall Association.
Oversee and support the development and advising for Community Councils.
Supervision
Responsible for the direct supervision of Residence Life Coordinators (3-4). Residence Life Coordinators (RLCs) are full-time live-in professionals responsible for the leadership of a designated residential area.
Facilitate development and ongoing training of supervisees through weekly one on one meetings, professional development plans, and annual evaluations.
Co-develop and implement on-going training for entire professional staff team.
Indirectly hire, supervise, train, and evaluate paraprofessional live-in student staff (20-40), Desk Directors (2-4), and Desk Assistant Staff (25+).
Develop/support and oversee the recruitment, selection, and training for professional and paraprofessional staff.
Residence Education and Support
Assist in the development and management of educational initiatives for all residential communities including, first-year, second-year, upper-class, and graduate-focused housing.
Support implementation of programming, liaising between the academic faculty, appropriate branding, and assessment for Signature Learning Communities.
Support the Residence Life conduct process administered by the Residence Life Coordinators within a designated residentia area. Serves as a hearing officer as needed.
Handle emergencies and crises that pertain to students living within Residence Life housing. Serve as the back-up on call to the Residence Life Coordinators in the on-call rotation for the Residence Life and Student Life division.
Maintain strong relationships with campus colleagues such as Mines police, Student Wellness Center, student activities, academic success, general counsel, and the Dean of Students office.
Participate in Residence Life programs, orientation programs, and campus specialty weekends, and support the efforts of the Division of Student Life.
Work with students, parents, and other stakeholders to support students