Director of Residence Life
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, United States
* Provide vision and leadership for the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of Residence Life programs and services in alignment with the University’s mission, values, and strategic priorities.* Develop and implement departmental strategic planning that is consistent with student success, belonging, well-being, and integrated education.* Provide direction relative to residence life operations, student well-being, and the educational mission of residential communities.* Collaborate with the RLC leadership teams and Housing staff to develop and implement efficient and appropriate policies and procedures affecting residential communities.* Provide overall leadership in responding to student needs related to campus residences and in strengthening the intellectual, communal, and inclusive climate of the residence halls.* Partner with RLC faculty directors in planning and implementing residential learning communities and support residential staff in developing and delivering high-impact learning and engagement opportunities for students.* Coordinate cross-departmental efforts and partnerships to ensure that resources and programs are seamlessly presented to students living on campus (Campus Ministry, Campus Recreation, Campus Safety Services, Career Center, Center for Student Involvement, Co-Curricular Assessment, Counseling and Psychological Services, Dean of Students Office, Drahmann Advising and Learning Resources Center, Housing, Multicultural Learning, Sustainability, Undergraduate Education, and Wellness Center).* Stay abreast of trends in residence life and residential learning communities to ensure SCU’s programs remain current with best practices at Jesuit institutions and nationally.* Collaboratively develop, implement, and sustain an assessment protocol for the on-campus residential experience, including continuous improvement plans and annual surveys, and use findings to improve programs, policies, staff development, and student outcomes.* Serve as a Division of Student Life leader and University resource regarding student well-being issues impacting residential students.* Serve as an appeal officer for student conduct cases adjudicated within Residence Life.* Consult with students, staff, faculty, administrators, parents, and outside agencies as appropriate regarding student well-being issues.* Remain current on research, trends, and legal issues pertinent to position responsibilities.* Directly or through a delegate(s), ensure a Residence Life representative
on the Student Well-Being Team and Behavioral Concerns Team.* Provide leadership and clear communication for emergency and crisis response for on and/or off campus situations affecting residential students.* Participate in on-call responsibilities to offer support, guidance, emergency, and crisis response that requires evening and weekend availability.* Oversee and provide guidance to staff at time of student alcohol and drug hospital transports and voluntary mental health transports and ensure parental notification is occurring when necessary.* Master’s degree in related fields required.* Minimum of 10 years full-time, professional experience within a residence life or student affairs program required.* Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal means. Demonstrated presentation skills desired.* Understanding and support of residential learning community concepts and practices.* Extensive knowledge of student development theory and philosophy of Learning Community concepts.* Familiarity with faculty expectations and culture.* Success in cultivating collaborative relationships with numerous departments and programs that interact with residence life.* Familiarity with the uses of technology in a residence life context.* Experience in managing budgets.* Demonstrated experience in conflict mediation and resolution.* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and exercise sound judgment.* Strong analytical and organizational skills.* Ability to operate in a highly confidential manner and with minimal supervision.* Ability to work nights and weekends.* Understanding and support of the Jesuit tradition of education and a commitment to the fundamental values of service to others, community, and diversity.* Commitment to the vision, mission and values of Santa Clara University.Santa Clara University offers a comprehensive benefits package for ***benefit eligible employees*** with programs and resources designed to promote and sustain personal health care, well-being, and the financial objectives of our employees and families. Visit our
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on the Student Well-Being Team and Behavioral Concerns Team.* Provide leadership and clear communication for emergency and crisis response for on and/or off campus situations affecting residential students.* Participate in on-call responsibilities to offer support, guidance, emergency, and crisis response that requires evening and weekend availability.* Oversee and provide guidance to staff at time of student alcohol and drug hospital transports and voluntary mental health transports and ensure parental notification is occurring when necessary.* Master’s degree in related fields required.* Minimum of 10 years full-time, professional experience within a residence life or student affairs program required.* Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal means. Demonstrated presentation skills desired.* Understanding and support of residential learning community concepts and practices.* Extensive knowledge of student development theory and philosophy of Learning Community concepts.* Familiarity with faculty expectations and culture.* Success in cultivating collaborative relationships with numerous departments and programs that interact with residence life.* Familiarity with the uses of technology in a residence life context.* Experience in managing budgets.* Demonstrated experience in conflict mediation and resolution.* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and exercise sound judgment.* Strong analytical and organizational skills.* Ability to operate in a highly confidential manner and with minimal supervision.* Ability to work nights and weekends.* Understanding and support of the Jesuit tradition of education and a commitment to the fundamental values of service to others, community, and diversity.* Commitment to the vision, mission and values of Santa Clara University.Santa Clara University offers a comprehensive benefits package for ***benefit eligible employees*** with programs and resources designed to promote and sustain personal health care, well-being, and the financial objectives of our employees and families. Visit our
for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr