Job Details

Description & Details:

The Associate Director for Residence Life is a bold leader, skilled supervisor and passionate team member in NDSU's Department of Residence Life. This position directly supervises 13 full-time Hall Directors and oversees the supervision of more than 100 student team members. The Associate Director must have expertise in team leadership with the ability to develop new professionals. The Associate Director also provides leadership and coordination for the on-going recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation of Hall Director and student team members. NDSU Residence Life needs a bold leader with experience implementing residential curriculum, and developing strong cross-divisional partnerships. This position must also show compassionate leadership in areas of diversity and inclusion, to ensure a diverse living environment where all feel welcome and safe. As a member of the central management team for Residence Life, this position contributes to the overall administration of the department, assessment and budget processes. The Associate Director reports to the Director of Residence Life.

Work Schedule:

M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. with some nights and weekend requirements

M-F 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. summer and academic breaks

Hiring Range: $82,000-$85,000 +

Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, or related area of study
• Five years or more post-Master's work experience in higher education
• Three years supervisory experience including the recruitment, selection, training, evaluation, and supervision of staff
• Demonstrated leadership skills grounded in student development theory
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Full time, progressive Residence Life experience
• Experience supervising full-time or graduate-level staff
• Budget management and assessment experience

Core Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  
• Strong organizational, logistical and planning skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines while maintaining work quality
  
• Strong intrinsic motivation to proactively identify needs, initiate action, and take ownership or responsibilities
  
• Proficient computer skills
  

Applicant Materials Required:

• Cover letter
  
• Resume
  
• Name and contact information for 3 professional references
  

NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan
  • Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account
    
  • Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire
    
  • Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation
    
• Superb Retirement Plan
  • Employer Contributions range from 7.5% - 12.26% based on position
    
• Basic Term Life Insurance
  
• Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)
  
• Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)
  
• Paid Leave - including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans
  
• More Detailed Information Here: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU
  

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-###-####, ...@ndsu.edu.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-###-#### or ...@ndsu.edu .
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