Job no:
R-0000001043
Position Title:
Associate Director of Residential Life
Faculty or Staff:
Staff
Full Time or Part Time:
Full time
In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:
In-Person
Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:
$73,463.00
Rate of pay commensurate with experience
Start Date:
08/01/2024
Job Description:
Mount Holyoke College is a highly selective, non denominational, residential, research liberal arts gender diverse women’s college with 2,200 undergraduate students in South Hadley, Massachusetts .
As part of the Division of Student Life, the Department of Student Engagement, which includes Be Well, Community Standards, Orientation, Student Involvement, and Residential Life, partners with Mount Holyoke College students in creating and engaging in inclusive, compassionate and authentic communities by challenging & supporting students as they navigate living and participating in a residential college experience.
Job Purpose
The Associate Director of Residential Life will work to create a strong sense of community within the 18 residence halls on campus. The Associate Director will be responsible for the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of four Area Coordinators. The Associate Director will oversee all community development efforts in the residence halls and help establish a residential curriculum. This role will focus on the Living Learning Community program and help guide these 17 communities. The Associate Director will indirectly supervise 83 paraprofessional Residential Fellows and Resident Advisors and will work with staff to ensure the selection, training and development of these student staff.
The Associate Director of Residential Life will support the efforts of large scale office sponsored events, office communication and marketing efforts, and participate in campus wide committees as needed. The Associate Director serves in the Tier 2 On-Call rotation.
The Associate Director is a 12-month live-on position. A partially furnished apartment with utilities included will be provided. Responsibilities do include some evening, holiday and weekend commitments.
Duties and Responsibilities
Train, supervise, support, and evaluate four full-time Area Coordinators through one-on-ones and team meetings.
Advise and support Area Coordinators in the mentoring and supervision oversight of the unionized Resident Advisors and Residential Fellow staff in their respective area.
Lead the Labor Management Committee and address any grievances from the union.
Oversee community development efforts on campus and specifically in the residence halls
Work in collaboration to develop and oversee parts of our residential curriculum that encompasses the College’s Be Well commitment and draws on the goals of the Division of Student Life
Work to ensure the success of existing Living Learning Communities and oversee the Create Your Own LLC process, the LLC application and selection process, and help manage LLC housing.
Will serve as the primary developer, coordinator, planner and implementer of student staff training and development and our student staff selection processes.
Participate in the Professional Staff on Call rotation and provide crisis intervention in emergency situations including contact with Public Safety and Service, Health and Counseling Services, and direction to paraprofessional staff.
Co-lead efforts in regards to student leader training for the Division of Student Life student staff.
Support Student Engagement initiatives and annual events.
Attend staff meetings, and serve on campus committees, as needed and assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Background Checks:
Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.
Special Instructions for Applicants:
Apply online; application materials must include:
A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
A complete resume or curriculum vitae
For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.
Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women’s college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity.
Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution. The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world.
We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve. Our ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world.