Assistant Director of Residence Life & Housing

About Roanoke College

Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society’s most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we’re building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today’s students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon. Learn about the College's new strategic plan, Imagine Roanoke: A Strategic Plan for Roanoke College and the 21st Century Learner.

Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The Position

Reporting to the Director of Residence Life & Housing, this position fosters a living and learning environment in the residence halls that contributes to whole-person, student development and a student-first culture. Promotes community development through hall programming and community standards consistent with the mission of the College. This is a live-in, professional staff position. There are two openings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in selection and training of Residence Life & Housing student staff.
• Supervise 15-20 Resident Advisors and/or Greek Resident Managers.
• Advise and train one of three Neighborhood Councils to include coordination of elections and supervision of budget.
• Coordinate various aspects of hall management including timely submission and follow-up of maintenance requests and damage billing.
• Foster open and positive communication with various departments to include Housekeeping, Plant Operations, Grounds and Campus Safety.
• Assist the Assistant Dean of Students in resolving minor violations of College policy with accused students through the College’s informal resolution process.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of the housing selection process.
• Provide Care Team follow-up assignments and assist Crisis Team Members in various protocols included in the College’s Crisis/Emergency Management Plan.
• Assist in collection and analysis of data related to residence life & housing.
• Participate in the on-call rotation with other professional staff members in Residence Life & Housing.
• Assist in planning and implementing such programs as Orientation, Family Weekend and Alumni Weekend.
• Educate and train Residence Life & Housing staff and the student population on conduct procedures.
• Coordinate Intensive Learning Term and summer school housing, including selection and training of summer staff.
• Coordinate Residence Life & Housing programming efforts including training and maintaining regular program reports.
• Participate in routine reviews and updates of the Residence Life & Housing website, policies and publications.
• Partner with Campus Safety on fire safety educational efforts and training to include fire drills.
• Reports to the Senior Assistant Director of Residence Life & Housing for room changes and coordination of the annual housing room selection process
• Assist in advising National Residence Hall Honorary and participate in annual member selection process.
• Assist in planning and implementation of annual Residence Life & Housing Spring Banquet.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Assistant Director of Residence Life & Housing or the Director of Residence Life & Housing.

Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Master’s degree preferred in college student personnel, counseling, or related field
• Ability to assume responsibility and work independently
• Valid driver’s license required
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Prior residence hall experience preferred

Last updated on Aug 2, 2024