Job Opportunity: Associate Dean, Residential Commons

Associate Dean, Residential Commons

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Job Summary
The Associate Dean, reporting to the Dean for Student Living and Learning, is responsible for the management of the adjunct Deans, Residential Directors and Resident adjuncts assigned primarily to upper-class clusters and ensures Clustered Learning Advocacy and Support for Students (CLASS) is advanced within Rensselaer's residential clusters. The Associate Dean works collaboratively with the Class Deans in order to enhance the overall Rensselaer student practice. In addition, the Associate Dean ensures the development and implementation of programs, services, and collaborative efforts and ensures compliance with community living standards which includes the implementation of disciplinary actions as necessary.


(CLASS)- Clustered Learning, Advocacy, and Support for Students is a comprehensive approach to the student practice at Rensselaer. Through continuing support, guidance, and co-curricular activities, CLASS connects students to a network of faculty, staff, and other students, ensuring that they are part of a strong community of learners. As students strive to become the leaders of tomorrow, CLASS helps them develop the intellectual agility, multicultural sophistication, and global consciousness that will enable them to change the world.


Minimum Qualifications

»Masters degree in student personnel, higher education administration, counseling or related area

»Five years of significant practice in higher education administration, with 3 years of working in student housing/residential life

» practice in program planning, budget development, and assessment
candidates must meet stated minimum education and practice requirements.


Minimum Knowledge, expertise, and Abilities

»Knowledge and knowledge of the function student living and learning communities play in student success

»Demonstrated practice advising and counseling students

»Demonstrated practice responding appropriately to student concerns and managing students issues

»Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion

»Excellent communication expertise

»Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

» capability to analyze and interpret data

» capability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

»Excellent interpersonal and organizational expertise

» capability to work effectively under pressure and meet the establish goals and objectives

» capability to work independently or as part of a team

» capability to work in fast pace rapidly changing environments

»Demonstrated problem solving and project management expertise


Shift
Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required


TravelLocal travel between campus locations only


Driving
Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use


Application instructions


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Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.


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