?two-bedroom campus apartment,?partial meal plan, and competitive benefits package
Preferred Education:
Masters
St. John’s established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.
A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission.? As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community.? We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution.? As noted in our Vision Statement, our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.?
General Description:
The?Area Director?works collaboratively with the Residence Life staff?and the Division of Student Affairs team to create a positive living environment?consistent with the University’s Catholic?and Vincentian?mission.??The role is a?twelve-month, live-in position, reporting to the Associate Director of Residence Life, responsible for the?overall management of the university managed residential living communities.?The position will provide?leadership?to the on-campus upperclassmen communities, or the off-campus apartments for?upperclassmen, graduate, and law students.??
The?Area Director?is expected to?oversee the development and implementation of an upper-class programming model designed to meet the needs of a diverse group of students. The?Area Director?also builds dynamic relationships with a group of faculty, staff, and University administrators who live and work in the community.?The primary focus of the position is developing students through large-scale programming,?conduct?interventions, and?facility management. The?Area Director?oversees the overall management of their buildings which includes but is not limited to weekly walkthroughs, oversight of the room?change?process, check-in and check-outs, key management, break housing, and?may include?mailroom management.?
This role supervises a staff of?14-21?Resident Assistants?and?2-3?graduate assistants.?The?Area Director?works?collaboratively with partners in?Campus Activities, Student Wellness,?Student Conduct, Campus Ministry, and the Department of Public Safety to?provide a vibrant campus life?experience that?compliments students’ educational?experience.????Additional responsibilities include serving as a hearing officer, advising hall councils, serving in the on-call duty rotation,?mediating roommate disputes,?coordinating departmental?collateral assignments?such as RA Selection and RA Training,?working with the Offices of Facilities and Public Safety to promote student safety,?coordinate summer projects, assist with departmental initiatives as assigned by the Associate Directors/Director of Residence Life, and other duties as assigned.?The?Area Director position?requires evening?and weekend?work, as well as availability and readiness for in-person and virtual work as the need requires.
Qualifications:
A master's degree in higher education or a related field and?2-3?years of?prior Residence Life experience is required.? Strong supervision, communication, and managerial skills are necessary.? Successful candidates will also be student-focused, have a collaborative work style, an appreciation for the?Catholic and?Vincentian mission of St. John’s University,?a demonstrated commitment to supporting first generation college students and students from diverse backgrounds. Must be able to work with minimal?supervision, model appropriate boundaries and professional relationships with students and staff. A?demonstrated history of sound critical decision-making skills and respect for the?organizational dynamics and politics within a large University are preferred.?
Responsibilities:
Supervision, selection, training and evaluation of student staff?
Supervise a staff of?14-21?Resident Assistants?and?2-3?graduate assistants.?
Plan and facilitate weekly staff?meetings?
Conduct bi-weekly meetings with individual staff?members?
Evaluate staff on semester?basis?
Participate in Resident Assistant recruitment and selection?process?
Instruct?six?week?leadership based Resident Assistant course as part of the RA Selection?process?
Facilitate and participate in extensive RA training program, as well as on-going developmental training?sessions?
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Administration/Operations?
Direct overall management and operation of the?off campus?or on campus residence halls.?
Network effectively with third party landlord, utility, and internet providers.?
Perform weekday and weekend?duty?
Establish office hours for availability to residents and?staff?
Submit administrative reports and forms (e.g.?room condition reports, room change forms, health and safety forms, community development logs)?
Supervise hall opening and closing procedures at the beginning and end of each semester and during vacation periods and?breaks?
Assist with room selection for returning students and room assignment process for new?students?
Maintain inventories of all residence hall equipment and furnishings?
Establish and advise a council for off campus?students?
Conduct weekly building?inspections?
Coordinate assessment initiatives to determine student?satisfaction??
Maintain close contact with building desk attendants and maintenance staff, and have knowledge of desk?procedures?
Oversee department projects as?assigned?
Manage the Henley and Seton mail rooms.?
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Programming/Staff Development?
Supervise staff and off campus residence?hall councils in?outcomes-based?programming?development?
Provide ongoing development for resident assistant?staff?
Track hall programming efforts in university programming database and master calendar?
Implementing of programs and services in conjunction with other University offices that promote community, scholarship, leadership, and service.??
Educating students about university policies as they apply to students off campus and local city?ordinances?
Support and attend University events and?programs?
Supervise living/learning community initiatives as?assigned?
Research and present sessions for Professional Staff Development series?
Submit a program proposal for regional/national conference?presentation?or an article for?publication?
Partake in university training and development?workshops?
Attend bi-weekly 1:1 meeting with Associate Director of Residence Life?
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Student Conduct
Communicate guidelines of conduct that protect the individual student’s rights and define student?responsibility?
Serve as initial disciplinary hearing?officer?
Generate related?conduct?correspondence to residents in a timely?fashion?
Adjudicate?conduct?cases within 72?hours?
Advise and support Resident Assistants in matters of?conduct?
Track incident reports and sanctions in university judicial database?
Enforce University and residence hall policies and coordinate with Public Safety as?needed?
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Hall Council/Residence Hall Association?
Serve as primary advisor to hall?councils?
Establish and advise student leadership body for off campus students/commuter?
Attend Hall Council general assembly and executive board?meetings?
Meet regularly with Hall Council executive board?members?
Demonstrate support for the RHA and Hall Council as a group by supporting and/or attending programs and?events?
Facilitate the development of Senior RA as the co-advisor of hall?council?
Compensation:???
Competitive salary,?two-bedroom campus apartment,?partial meal plan, and competitive benefits package
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary for this position is $61,500. St. John’s University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
This position may be relocated to any of St. John’s University’s physical locations at any time
St. John’s offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John’s performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events
Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.
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St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.?All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualifications:
A master's degree in higher education or a related field and?2-3?years of?prior Residence Life experience is required.? Strong supervision, communication, and managerial skills are necessary.? Successful candidates will also be student-focused, have a collaborative work style, an appreciation for the?Catholic and?Vincentian mission of St. John’s University,?a demonstrated commitment to supporting first generation college students and students from diverse backgrounds. Must be able to work with minimal?supervision, model appropriate boundaries and professional relationships with students and staff. A?demonstrated history of sound critical decision-making skills and respect for the?organizational dynamics and politics within a large University are preferred.?
