Job ID359663 LocationRochester Job FamilyStudent Services Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9702RL Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin About the Job Assistant Community Life Director Student Success, Engagement, and Equity The Assistant Community Life Director is the primary administrator of a residential area which houses students in structured communities at the health-focused campus of the University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR). This position will provide leadership to UMR's diverse on-campus students in their living, learning communities through an innovative student development model focusing on the educational, social, multicultural, and personal development. The Assistant Community Life Director is a full-time, live-in position requiring 40 hours of work each week, which may include some evenings and weekends. The Assistant Community Life Director will work closely with the Director of Residential Life to establish and maintain residence hall communities of 500 to 700 residents in one or multiple residence halls that fosters student well-being, builds diverse and inclusive communities, supports students' academic success, and advances UMR's Vision, Values, and Strategic Framework. The Assistant Community Life Director reports to the Director of Residential Life, who reports directly to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success, Engagement, and Equity. This high student-facing position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of UMR's distinctive residence halls and the quality of community life in the student residences, including but not limited to community development, training and supervision of Residential Life student workers, programming, conduct (as a member of the UMR Student Conduct Team), and serving as a member of the Professional Staff On-Call team. The Assistant Community Life Director will model UMR's values: diversity and inclusion, respect, community, human potential, and evidence-based decision making. This position is a full-time, exempt position which requires 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. This role requires living on-campus in university housing and working on-campus 100% of the time. This role also requires the ability to work on-call with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities. Duties and Responsibilities Residence Hall Management: 30% Collaborate with the Director of Residential Life on occupancy transitions including move-in, move-out, room changes, housing cancellations, and summer housing Attend weekly one-on-one meetings with the Director of Residential Life Conduct regular (no less than weekly) walkthroughs of each residence hall Collaborate with UMR Director of Facilities and Operations and building management on maintaining building facilities which include but are not limited to: submitting work orders for non-residential areas, planning improvements, facilitating the damages process, etc. Respond to resident concerns/questions including but not limited to: roommate conflicts, maintenance concerns, policies/procedures, housing contracts, etc. Collaborate with UMR's Disability Services Coordinator to manage support animal requests and concerns Serve on UMR's Student Conduct Team and manage in-hall low-level conduct violations Complete general administrative tasks, including supporting residential life management system and ordering supplies Serve on UMR's Professional Staff On-Call Team which may include holidays/breaks.Responding to a situation in-person may be required while on-call - residence halls are not all connected and while On-Call there can be the need to travel in downtown Rochester during late evening hours. Other duties as requested Student Worker Hiring, Training, Supervision and Development: 40% Assist with the recruiting and hiring processes of Resident Assistants (RAs), Desk Assistants (DAs) & Summer Assistants (SAs); collectively called Residential Life Student Workers Participate in and lead aspects of student worker raining, development and supervision Facilitate and complete student worker evaluations Facilitate regular team meetings with student workers Meet with student workers for one-on-meetings Oversee and manage the housing front desk areas including mail/package operations Manage scheduling for both housing front desks and for RA On-Call Hall Programming & Budgeting (10%) Assess and identify specific interests and needs of students to implement departmental program goals Manage in-hall programming Shop for programming supplies Manage a programming budget Living Learning Community (LLC) Programming (5%) Collaborate with SSEE staff on developing and supporting a programming model for Living Learning Communities, including administering an outcomes assessment and adjusting the program accordingly Collaborate with the LLC Coordinator(s) to plan and assist with Fall and Spring Bridge programs Assist the LLC RAs with program planning and supply purchasing Dining Support (5%) Lead and manage the Raptor Eats Food Committee Listen to student feedback and advocate for effective communication between students and dining staff Assist with navigating and responding to student concerns regarding the dining program Career Development & Training (5%) Attend regularly scheduled SSEE Meetings Attend regularly scheduled career development and diversity meetings Participate in the development of the SSEE department through presenting workshops for staff and students Participate in special projects and committees as needed On-Call Rotation (Duty) Coverage (5%) Serve on the rotational Professional Staff On-Call schedule Respond to duty calls appropriately Duty coverage is 24/7 while on-call; may include weekends, some holidays and/or university breaks Qualifications Qualifications: Candidates must have the following minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university Knowledge of housing operations on a college/university campus Successful candidates may also have: Master's degree from an accredited college or university 1 year professional experience in student affairs (can be as an undergraduate) 3-4 years professional full-time post BA experience in Residential Life that includes administrative, organizations, and budget management skills 2 years professional experience in student conduct evaluation, assessment and management Ability to develop student programs and events with a diverse student body and coordinate implementation of these programs Ability to collaborate with numerous departments across campus on student programming, projects and committees Ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying complex information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret complex information from others Be familiar and comply with various state and federal legal requirements, including but not limited to, Title IX and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and exercise best practices with regard to the maintenance of confidential student information. Experience in diversity education and training Experience... For full info follow application link. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.