Director of Residential Community Life (Director of Residential Life)

DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY LIFE

(DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL LIFE)

 

The SUNY College at Oneonta is seeking a dynamic leader for its Residential Community Life program housing nearly 3300 students in 15 residence halls. The director reports to the Vice President for Student Development and is responsible for all professional, support and student paraprofessional staff.  The College at Oneonta is a liberal arts college with a pre-professional focus.  Our vision and commitment to continuous improvements in the quality of student life and learning have resulted in an undergraduate application increase of over 88% since 1996, unprecedented growth in our student scholarship program, and an increasingly talented and diverse student body.  With 5700 students and 260 faculty, the College offers programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels; the College’s 250 acre campus overlooks the scenic Susquehanna River Valley and is located 75 miles from Albany.  For additional information, see the College home page at http://www.oneonta.edu.  The director is responsible for day-to-day management and supervision, strategic planning, and assessment of the residence life program and will play a key role in a long term renovation/expansion program beginning in 2008.  The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, problem solving, conflict management, and communication skills.  Effective cooperation and collaboration with constituent groups and campus departments, a strong customer service orientation, a  commitment to fostering diversity, and experience in assessment of student satisfaction and learning will be important skills and characteristics of the successful candidate.  The director is expected to maintain and enhance working relationships throughout the division and College including admissions, athletics, budget, facilities and safety, university police, auxiliary/dining services, and judicial affairs. 

Required Qualifications:  Master's degree; 10 years experience in student affairs with at least 5 years of management, budget and supervisory experience in a campus housing and residential life operation. 

Preferred:  Earned doctorate; experience developing residential learning communities; knowledge of computer operations including Banner. 

To Apply:  Send letter of interest, resume and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to address in contact area.

For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at:  http://www.oneonta.edu/admin/humres/employment.   

 

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse college community.  Please visit our website on diversity at:  www.oneonta.edu/navigation/diversity.asp.  Moreover, the College is an EEO/AA/ADA employer.  Women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.