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Location: Binghamton, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Fri Feb 16 2024 Job Description:

Budget Title: Residence Hall Director (SL-2)

Salary: $47,261 (12-month appointment)

Residential Life Mission:

We provide a small school residential experience within a premier public university. Our dedicated staff and faculty educators engage with students in building strong communities that empower personal development and academic success. Our six diverse residential areas offer Bearcats a home away from home that supports learning and growth.

Job Responsibilities include:

Community Development/Residential Education:

• Responsible for developing and participating in the development of the residential community assigned to the role

• Responsible for developing activities emphasizing leadership and community building through implementation and promotion of the BConnected residential education model

• Collaborates with Master of Social Work and Diversity Empowerment Education Program interns to promote student well-being

• Works closely with area Collegiate Professor and/or Faculty in Residence to enhance the out-of-classroom learning experience

• Collaborates with other departments in support of the residential experience and student support/learning

• Promotes diversity through role modeling, confronting instances of disrespect or bias, and emphasizes respect

• Has autonomy in running their building(s) while working in a broader team atmosphere

• Regularly interacts with students during nights and weekends

• Establishes and maintains office hours

Preserving the Community:

• Acts as a facilitator of the student conduct process by following up with students regarding policy violations

• Facilitate educational interventions with students that have engaged in concerning behavior or violated policy

• Coordinates with maintenance staff to preserve and enhance facilities in the residence hall

• Participate in University's duty rotation as an on-call emergency response assistant; manage situations involving various psychological, emotional, medical, or other safety-related emergencies or incidents (including periodic duty over campus breaks)

Supervising/Advising:

• Works with a team of 4-9 live-in staff members in an area of 1,000-1,600 residents

• Directly supervises live-in student staff members

• Advises and supports hall and area governments

• Is directly supervised by the Assistant Director of the assigned area

Administration:

• Complete administrative tasks as needed

• Serves on departmental committees

• Participate in August and January training programs

• Facilitate opening and closing processes

• Responsible for daily monitoring of building facilities, work order and maintenance requests

• Has the prospect for multiple professional development opportunities

• Assist in summer responsibilities including: orientation sessions, planning for academic year, and other project-based tasks

This position has a 12-month work obligation with contract term starting 7/1, requiring the staff member to live in the provided on-campus apartment, and comes with a salary of $47,261 and excellent benefits. Our on-campus apartments can accommodate domestic partners, pets, and kids!

This position also includes a meal plan (valued at $1,000/semester), apartment, and dedicated parking space.

Binghamton University Residential Life is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage applicants of marginalized backgrounds to apply to this position. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, ability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics applicable by law.

Job Requirements:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

• Bachelor's degree

• Experience in Student Affairs

• Excellent administrative, communication, leadership and decision-making skills; flexible and adaptable to working in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to be self-directed, while comfortable working within a team

Preferred:

• Master's degree in College Student Personnel or a related field

• Previous experience working in Residential Life

• One year of post-undergraduate work experience

  Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

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For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:

https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here (https://www.binghamton.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/policies-and-procedures/title-ix-.html) .