Asst. Dean, Exec. Dir. of Housing & Res. Life (53009)

Reporting to the Vice President for Student Development and Services, the Assistant Dean/Executive Director of Housing Residential Life and Student Conduct responsible for providing vision, leadership, and direction for a comprehensive Housing and Residence Life program that currently serves nearly 1,200 residential students. The Assistant Dean/Executive Director of Housing is responsible for a $6 million budget and the oversight of six full-time staff and over 30 student staff members. The Assistant Dean/Executive Director Housing is responsible for establishing and implementing short and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures, monitoring, and evaluating programmatic and operational effectiveness, and enacting changes required for continuous improvement. The Assistant Dean/Executive Director of Housing must be a visionary and highly collaborative leader with the ability to facilitate organizational change to adapt to the changing needs of students. The Dean/Executive Director of Housing will also be innovative, possess a passion for the student experience, and is responsible for all crisis management protocols and decisions. The Assistant Dean and Executive Housing leads the charge and fosters collaborative partnerships with faculty, and staff ensuring best practices in residence life, housing services, and efforts that support the academic mission of the university. The Dean/Executive Director of Housing provides innovative leadership for ongoing critical Housing and Residence Life development, management, and stewardship priorities. This includes: Projecting occupancy and overseeing the occupancy plan to achieve maximum results. Maintaining a culture laid essential practices that put student safety and security first. Providing leadership support for expansion and continuous improvement efforts of Living Learning Communities. Planning for appropriate maintenance and replacement of existing structures and engaging in planning for new construction as needed. The Assistant Dean will serve as a university hearing officer and investigator for the student conduct process. They will oversee and coordinate departmental sanctioning efforts. They will serve as the primary liaison with Housing & Residence Life but will work collaboratively with other key constituents. The Assistant Dean will play a key role in training of the student, faculty, and staff, and will conduct pool members as well as the individual hearing officers. This role requires a highly motivated and experienced professional with a strong commitment to student success and a passion for creating a vibrant residential community. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Providing overall vision and direction for the Residence Life program, including developing and implementing policies and procedures. Staff Supervision: Recruiting, selecting, training, supervising, and evaluating professional and student staff members within the Residential Life department. Student Conduct Management: Overseeing the student conduct system, including reviewing cases, conducting investigations, and facilitating hearings. Community Development: Creating a welcoming and inclusive residential community that supports student learning and development. Crisis Management: Leading crisis response efforts within the residential system and participating in on-call duty rotations. Collaboration: Working with various campus partners, including academic advising, student health, and public safety, to ensure student well-being. Budget Management: Overseeing the department's budget and ensuring responsible financial practices. Assessment: Developing and implementing assessment tools to evaluate the effectiveness of Residence Life programs and initiatives. Policy Development: Contributing to the development and implementation of university policies related to housing, residential life, and student conduct. Liaison: Serving as a liaison between Residence Life and other university departments, as well as external vendors. Student Advocacy: Supporting students and student groups in effectively managing conflict and promoting a positive residential experience.