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This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Assistant Director assists with the College's on-campus and off-campus recruiting activities for students. This entails working closely with employer representatives, alumni and parents, as well as the other staff within the Career Center. The primary objectives are to optimize the employer and student experience with the recruitment-related systems activities of the Center, maintain employer relationships, and conduct outreach to new employers. Additionally, the Assistant Director is responsible for coordinating large scale events and programs while serving as liaison to associated industries and academic colleges on campus.

Essential Functions:

• Uses a variety of professional strategies to increase employment opportunities for Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½ students and recent alumni. Assists in developing and administering outreach programs to faculty and employers to connect students with internships, full-time and part-time employment opportunities. Researches and communicates employment and job trends to all relevant stakeholders.
• Responsible for administrative event coordination and management for assigned Hegi student experiences or programs.
• Serves as liaison and point of contact for assigned employer relations industries and academic colleges involving communications with employers regarding recruitment and sponsorship activities. Establishes relationships with employers, community members, and on-campus partners to create and enhance student, alumni, and employer programs and experiences.
• Assists in planning and coordinating large-scale career events such as the All Majors Career & Internship Fair, Site Visits, Info Sessions, Professional Development Sessions, etc. Presents workshops on various career development topics, including formal job search strategies, interview techniques, networking, negotiating, etc.
• Helps manage 12twenty, the internship and job database. Assists the Associate Director in developing routine data reports with regards to employer recruiting activity and post-graduate student placement data.
• Responsible for assessment for assigned employer/student programming and ERT Division assessment reporting.
• Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the Department, Division, and University Strategic Plan.
• Occasional evening hours may be required. 

Education and Experience:

• A Master's degree is required. A degree in student affairs, human resource management, business, communications or related field is preferred. 
• A minimum of three (3) years experience in career center, business/corporate, employer relations, marketing/external relations, university advancement/development/alumni relations, student activities, or leadership programs in a college setting including event management experience is required.

Deadline to Apply:

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by September 30, 2025.

This position is open until filled. 

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Assistant Director of Signature Academic Experiences is a dynamic and student-focused professional responsible for developing and implementing new signature academic programs that enhance the residential experience by connecting academic life with on-campus living. This role focuses on creating academic initiatives that promote academic support, foster student success, increases interactions with faculty, and strengthen a sense of belonging within the residential community. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with residential life staff, campus partners, and student leaders to design initiatives that align with institutional retention goals and contribute to the overall development of students. Reporting to the Director of Academic Initiatives, this position plays a vital role in shaping a positive and supportive academically engaging residential culture.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the development of new unique, high-impact academic experiences tailored to each of the 11 commons. Collaborate with faculty-in-residence, commons student leadership, faculty affiliates, staff, and academic departments, to align signature academic experiences with institutional learning outcomes and community themes.
• Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and engagement of Faculty and Staff Affiliates for each residential commons. Design meaningful opportunities for interaction between affiliates and students. Co-lead the Connect Faculty initiative with the Director of Academic Initiatives. Supervise academic initiatives student employees to support academic experiences and programs.
• Plan and execute the annual HOPE Banquet and other recognition events that celebrate academic excellence. Identify and implement additional strategies to elevate and acknowledge academic achievement among residents throughout the year. 
• Work closely with campus partners such as Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and campus partners to align residential initiatives with institutional goals. Assess, gather data, and evaluate programs to ensure they meet the intended outcomes. Assist with training and professional development for residential life staff related to program planning and student engagement. Maintain program budget.
• Support the department, division and University in strategic planning and other duties as assigned.
• Occasional evening/weekend hours will be required for events related to departmental and university initiatives.

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master's degree is preferred. A degree in Higher Education Administration, Educational Leadership, or College Student Counseling and Personnel is a plus. 
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience is required. Experience in Residential Life, Academic Affairs, or Student Affairs—especially involving academic support or student engagement in a college/university setting is a plus

Deadline to Apply:

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by September 15, 2025.

This position is open until filled. 

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Coordinator for Residential Transitions is a dynamic and student-focused professional responsible for developing and implementing onboarding initiatives that prepare students for a successful transition to living on campus. This role focuses on pre-arrival engagement, transition support, and early integration into the residential community, ensuring that students feel confident, connected, and prepared before they move into their residence halls. 

By collaborating with Residential Life staff, Student Affairs teams, Academic Affairs, and campus partners, the Coordinator designs intentional onboarding experiences that promote student success, community engagement, and long-term retention. Reporting to the Director of Academic Initiatives, this position plays a vital role in shaping pre-arrival programs and communications that support students before they even step foot on campus.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with RLSH and campus partners to align new first-year and second-year experience efforts with academic and social transition programs. Partner with Parent/Family programs to facilitate outreach and support for parents and families. Identify and support underrepresented or first-generation students. Assist in planning the RLSH Commons graduation celebration.
• Work with Ë®¶à¶àµ¼º½s Stampede welcome programs and partner with Orientation staff. Work closely with Admissions to provide engaging residential experiences for prospective students. Participate in tabling fairs, orientation sessions, and prospective student presentations. Design early engagement opportunities for students to connect with peers, RCDs and FiRs.
• Develop an expanded pre-arrival communication plan, including email series, social media campaigns, and video messages to introduce students to residential life. Oversee RLSHs social media and marketing; and supervise the Street Team and Marketing Interns. Coordinate outreach efforts with university marketing teams to ensure cohesive messaging and branding in onboarding materials.
• Work closely with campus partners, including Academic Affairs, Admissions, and Student Affairs, to align residential onboarding with institutional goals. Assist in training residential life staff on best practices for student transition, pre-arrival engagement, and early intervention strategies. Assess onboarding program effectiveness by collecting and analyzing student feedback and participation.
• Support the department, division and University in strategic planning and other duties as assigned.
• Occasional evening/weekend hours may be required for special events related to initiatives and programs. 

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master's degree is preferred.  A degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Education Social Work, Communications or Psychology is a plus. 
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience is required. Experience working in Residential Life or Housing (Resident Director, Graduate Assistant), Student Affairs or Orientation Programs, Admissions/Recruitment or First-Year Experience Programs, Marketing or Social Media Management in Higher Ed is preferred.

Deadline to Apply:

• Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by September 15, 2025. 
• This position is open until filled. 

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Responsibilities of the Position
Reporting to the dean of residence life and student housing (RLSH), the director of residence life provides leadership in developing and sustaining positive, academically focused residential communities and in successfully accomplishing administrative functions required in managing a university residence community within a residential commons (i.e. residential colleges) setting.

Essential functions:

• Utilizing the model provided by the Residential Commons, develop, implement and manage residential life programs that promote student learning, personal growth and student development, and which establishes a positive sense of community and intellectual environments in on-campus housing. Continuously assess the program, revising as necessary to meet the prevailing needs of students and the university.
• Directly supervise -four associate directors. Indirectly supervise 13 full-time RCDs, three graduate assistants, and over 100 resident assistants. Assess the job performance of assigned staff. Develop training programs that reinforce the skills and knowledge needed to effectively meet established goals and objectives.
• Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with offices and programs that support and/or augment the goals and objectives of RLSH. Work collaboratively with faculty-in-residence. Work closely with facilities services to maintain the residential buildings.
• Assist with all departmental processes and work collaboratively with other areas within RLSH to assure proper execution of related administrative procedures by residence life staff. Participate in RLSH long- and short-term planning efforts including development and management of $2.6 million budget.
• Provide direction during crisis and emergencies, and effectively communicate to stakeholders throughout the process.
• Provide customer service and interface with parents and students as needed to resolve disputes and concerns.
• Support RLSH administrative requirements for student records and facilities operations.
• Perform related duties as assigned or required to meet RLSH and university goals and objectives. Participate in select university and division committee work and liaison assignments.

Qualifications and Characteristics of the Successful Candidate:

•  A master’s degree and a minimum of seven years full-time residence life or academic engagement experience.
• Previous live-in experience required.
• Superior understanding of student development theory and relevant residence life applications.
• Ability to maintain excellent and collaborative working relationships with related campus programs and with residence life programs.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to manage crisis, and to analyze and address conflict.
• Ability to interpret student needs and develop effective programmatic responses within the context of university and departmental values, goals, objectives, and strategic plans.

Applications will be reviewed beginning October 1, 2025, and continuing until the position is filled.

The Residential Community Director provides leadership in developing and sustaining positive academically focused residential communities and in successfully accomplishing administrative functions required in managing a university residence community. Position is live-in and reports to an Associate Director for Residential Life.

The position serves in an on-call rotation.

Essential Functions:

• Trains, supervises, and evaluates the job performance of student staff. Conducts regularly scheduled individual and group staff meetings. Provides development and accountability for student leaders. 
• Develops a personal knowledge of individual residents to better provide assistance and related support. Assists with retention efforts. Serves as a case manager through the Caring Community Connections program. Provides conflict mediation and parent interaction to resolve student issues. 
• Assesses needs of residents. Provides and facilitates programming (including at least one large-scale signature event program yearly) in support of the Residential Commons tradition to promote a positive living and learning environment that fosters a sense of belonging. Advises commons council and student leaders.
• Leads and/or serves on one or more RLSH (and potentially Student Affairs) committees. Meets regularly with supervisor and other RLSH staff.
• Develops a relationship with FIR and supports their connection to the leadership team and programmatic efforts.
• Serves as Conduct Officer for student conduct cases occurring in residential areas.
• Performs related duties as assigned or required to meet RLSH and University goals.
• Coordinates building operations. Assists with occupancy management, including but not limited to managing room and hall changes, check-in and check-out activity, etc. Monitors physical condition of assigned areas and reports work requests and desired facility improvements per established procedures.
• Manages budget and financial paperwork including purchasing and expense reports.
• Assists in major annual processes, e.g., staff selection, assessments, and serves on the on-call rotation to manage student and facilities emergencies, etc.

Education and Experience:

• A Master's degree is required.  A degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Counseling in Higher Education or related field is preferred. 
• Previous experience in Residence Life (full time or graduate) is preferred. Experience working in Student Affairs, a residential college setting or working with academic and faculty partners is also preferred. Experience supervising student staff is a plus. 

Deadline to Apply:

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by February 9, 2025.

This position is open until filled.