Assistant Director of Residence Life for Residence Education
Golden, CO 
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Job Description

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 policies.

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 residential 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 experiencing academic or personal difficulties.

  • Dine with students in campus dining facilities when appropriate for student development and to maintain a thorough knowledge of the comprehensive campus dining program to respond to student and family questions and concerns.

  • Support the efforts of the Residence Hall Association and Community Councils in their programming and collaborative efforts.

Administrative

  • Collaborate with facilities management and custodial services to ensure the maintenance of the residential community through regular, intentional communication.

  • Work with the Operations Team to collaborate on large department-wide operations.

  • Contribute to the Division of Student Life and the greater campus community through participation in annual events, programs, meetings, and committee work.

  • Professional Development that contributes to your daily work and the department is supported and encouraged.

  • Serve on departmental and campus committees.

  • Support the maintenance and utilization of software platforms (e.g., Maxient, StarRez, eRezlife, Area Access Manager, etc.)

Salary and Benefits

$66,000 - $69,000

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate's education, training and experience as well as the position's scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:

  • Fully paid health and dental premiums
  • Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year - including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
  • Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
  • Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
  • Free RTD Ecopass

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the on-campus Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more), equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center, the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), and backup child and elder care. Coming soon is an on-campus daycare center. For more information about benefits at Mines, go to .

How to Apply

Applicants must:

  • Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status)
  • Upload a resume or CV
  • Upload a cover letter

While this position may remain open until filled, application review will begin April 7, 2024. For full consideration, please apply by April 6, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Applications received after that date may not be reviewed.

References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made.

Mines welcomes everyone to our team; in your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc). If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Successful Completion of a Background Investigation is Required for this Position.

About Mines & Golden, CO

When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines' scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).

Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.

At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that's manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 "Very High Activity" research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.

That size - roughly 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students - also translates to a close-knit campus community, where employees have opportunities to get involved in multiple ways, continued professional learning is valued and everyone can make an impact.

Community Alliance groups bring together employees for professional development, networking, cultural awareness and community involvement, and all Mines employees also have access to the wealth of activities happening every day on campus - nationally-renowned speakers, special events and Mines traditions like Engineering Days, just to name a few.

And don't get us started on our hometown. We are located in the heart of Golden, Colorado --with its charming historic downtown and nearby hiking trails - and in close proximity to all that Denver and the Rocky Mountains have to offer. That includes the sunny, high-altitude climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities that make the Denver area an ideal place to live, work and play.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world's problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?

Look to Mines.

Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines' commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.

Colorado's premier engineering and applied science university for 150 years and counting


Mines is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.


 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
Open
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