Associate Director for Residential Education (Administrator I)

at  California State University

Job no: 542504
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Sonoma
Categories: MPP, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time
Position Description

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Residential Education and Campus Housing (REACH), the Associate Director of Residential Education provides leadership, guidance, and daily oversight of Residential Life Programs, a component of Residential Education and Campus Housing (REACH) within Student Affairs, and supervises staff and student personnel. The incumbent oversees daily management of the central department office and represents the department in the Director’s absence. The incumbent manages the recruitment, hiring, training, and performance management of the Area Coordinator positions and student employees including recruitment, hiring, and training for the RA, TLA, and Sustainability Coordinator positions. In conjunction with the Director of REACH, the incumbent assists in the creation and management of the budget for the department, along with all marketing needs. The incumbent is responsible for developing and recommending courses of action and implementing proposed solutions, utilizing a combination of high-level analytical, interpersonal and leadership skills to address problems and projects through all stages. The incumbent also acts as a liaison between the department, students and larger university community regarding student employees within REACH.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires four years of experience in Residential Life, Housing, and/or Student Affairs, including two years of progressively responsible and applicable management and/or supervisory experience. Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Student Affairs experience highly preferred. Advanced proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) required. Knowledge of OrgSync and PeopleSoft preferred.

Please refer the Job description for details