College House Director

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: The College House Director is responsible for fostering a positive, inclusive, and academically supportive environment for students living in their assigned College House. This position supervises and supports a team of students (House Advisors), overseeing activities directly pertaining to either the first-year experience OR the Sophomore/Junior/Senior experience, and serving as a key resource for residents throughout the academic year. This position plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall student experience by promoting a community-oriented atmosphere that encourages personal growth, academic success, and social well-being. Essential Functions: Create a positive and supportive living environment within the College House. Supervise, mentor, and assist in the training of House Advisors (HAs) to assist with programming, conflict resolution, student engagement, and retention. Provide direct support to students to successfully navigate the academic, social, and personal challenges. Coordinate the daily operations of the assigned residential area, ensuring compliance with housing policies and procedures. Coordinate and support house programs, events, and activities that promote community engagement, inclusivity, and student development. Collaborate with other campus departments and student organizations. Handle and document routine house policy violations, interpersonal conflicts and minor offenses, providing education and restorative measures where appropriate. Refer serious acts of misconduct to the Executive Director of Residential Life. Be available for on-call emergency response and assist with crisis intervention when necessary. Serve as a resource for students during times of personal or academic crisis, collaborating with other campus offices to provide support. Communicate regularly with the Executive Director of Residential Life, keeping them informed of any issues, trends, or developments in the College House community. Advise students involved in the house government, providing guidance and support. Participate in ongoing training, professional development, and staff meetings. Stay current on trends in student development, residential life, and higher education to ensure best practices in student support and community-building. All other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications: Bachelors' Degree. At least one year of post-baccalaureate professional related experience. Ability to handle difficult and sensitive situations effectively, demonstrating sound judgment and professionalism. Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency in Google Suite Products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive) Evidence of a commitment to community and belonging. This is a live-in position. The College House Director must reside in the College House (or in an available on-campus apartment) as designated by the College. This position requires the employee to be on-call, available to respond to urgent issues outside of regular working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The employee may be contacted by phone, email, or messaging services and must be able to respond in a timely manner when in the on-call rotation. This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority. Ensure that incidents are passed on to the appropriate campus authorities, such as campus security or law enforcement. Successful interview. Successful completion of background checks. Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree. 3 or more years of experience in residential life or a related field.
Location:
Lancaster