Assistant Director Residential Life

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Ross McClure

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$58000.00 - $78000.00

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials byto ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration please include a resume cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

The Assistant Director for Residential Learning position at Oklahoma State University (1) coordinates the overall educational and learning facets of the Residential Life program serving an on-campus co-educational population of 6000 students; (2) provides direction for student learning and the promotion of partnerships and initiatives supporting the academic success of residents. The Assistant Director is responsible for overseeing the residential life specialty staff positions student leadership groups and the living-learning programs. This is an 8:00am 5:00pm Monday Friday position with some after-hours work for student organization advising and events. At peak times during the year the position requires evening and weekends. Tasks may take place at any time when a student or staff member requires the presence of the Assistant Director to resolve a particularly difficult situation or emergency. The assistant director serves as part of a crisis duty rotation and needs to reside within a 20 minute driving distance to campus. To remain updated on the latest techniques and programs in residence hall living it is necessary to attend Regional and National conferences.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors

  Student Affairs Higher Education College Student Development/Personnel or related fields.

  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Three years of experience in residence halls administrative experience or other student affairs areas. Experience in student organizational advising.

• Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:

  Experience in residential life programs working with student groups and program development.

  Must be able to occasionally lift and carry office supplies files or packages weighing up to 25 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters

  College Student Development/Personnel Higher Education or related field.

• Two years of experience in residence halls and student care/support.

Required Experience:

Director