Temple University's Resident Life Department is searching for an Assistant Director of Residential Life

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following\:
A hybrid work schedule 
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more

Salary Grade\: T26
Learn more about the “T” salary structure here\: https\://careers.temple.edu/sites/careers/files/documents/T_Salary_Structure.pdf
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Description\: 
Reporting to the Associate Director of Residential Life – Residential Living, the Assistant Director of Residential Life – Staff Selection & Development (ADSSD) serves as a member of the Residential Life leadership team and shares in the development and management of the residential life program. The position requires frequent and meaningful interaction with residential students, parents/families, faculty, administrators, and community partners.

The Assistant Director has essential functions related to the recruitment/selection, on-boarding/training, on-going development and evaluation of all Residential Life staff, as well as functions related to administrative and project management tasks, student behavior and incident response, and other general responsibilities.  These responsibilities also support UHRL and DoSA, and their shared commitment to student success.  The Assistant Director leads the recruitment and selection efforts of approximately 200 student staff and will assist with processes for 30 full-time staff.  

The Assistant Director implements on-boarding, training, and evaluation initiatives for all levels of staff which encourage the creation of an educational environment in support of the holistic development of residential students on Temple University’s Main Campus. Manages several administrative, human resources related functions for the department, including primary payroll oversight, retention of personnel records, and budget management. Additionally, the Assistant Director indirectly supervises residence hall professional/student staff and student leaders within Residential Life. Performs other duties as assigned.

The Assistant Director position is a full-time, 12-month, live-off appointment.

This position requires PA Criminal Check, Child Abuse Certifications and FBI Fingerprinting prior to the commencement of service.

Required Education and Experience\:
* Bachelors degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field.
* Four (4) years of progressive professional experience in residential life, student affairs and/or human resources
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities\:
* Exhibited work with diverse populations and developing inclusive communities and staff teams. 
* Experience coordinating and/or developing selection and training processes for undergraduate staff. 
* Experience in building collaborative partnerships with faculty, administrators, students, parents/families, and community partners.
* Demonstrated supervision, development, mentoring, and motivation of a diverse student staff team and ability to articulate these concepts to professional staff teams. 
* Demonstrated incident response and crisis management skills, including problem-solving and critical thinking.  
* Knowledge of fiscal management competencies.
* Ability to manage multiple collaborative projects and systems in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently and efficiently. 
* Strong interpersonal, leadership, oral, and written communication skills.
* Must live within one hour of campus for on-call responsibilities and be able to occasionally work evenings and weekends.

Preferred\:
* Masters Degree and four years of progressive post-Masters professional experience in residential life, student affairs and/or human resources
* Understanding of competency-based approach to training and development.
* Understanding of a residential curriculum focused on facilitating student learning in a residence hall community.
* Professional experience as live-in staff member.
* Experience coordinating and/or developing selection and training processes for full-time staff

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

This position requires PA Criminal Check, Child Abuse Certifications and FBI Fingerprinting prior to the commencement of service.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement\: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review\: https\://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report

You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.

Temple University's Resident Life Department is searching for an Assistant Director of Residential Life

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following\:
A hybrid work schedule 
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more

Salary Grade\: T26
Learn more about the “T” salary structure here\: https\://careers.temple.edu/sites/careers/files/documents/T_Salary_Structure.pdf
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Description\: 
Reporting to the Associate Director of Residential Life – Residential Living, the Assistant Director of Residential Life – Staff Selection & Development (ADSSD) serves as a member of the Residential Life leadership team and shares in the development and management of the residential life program. The position requires frequent and meaningful interaction with residential students, parents/families, faculty, administrators, and community partners.

The Assistant Director has essential functions related to the recruitment/selection, on-boarding/training, on-going development and evaluation of all Residential Life staff, as well as functions related to administrative and project management tasks, student behavior and incident response, and other general responsibilities.  These responsibilities also support UHRL and DoSA, and their shared commitment to student success.  The Assistant Director leads the recruitment and selection efforts of approximately 200 student staff and will assist with processes for 30 full-time staff.  

The Assistant Director implements on-boarding, training, and evaluation initiatives for all levels of staff which encourage the creation of an educational environment in support of the holistic development of residential students on Temple University’s Main Campus. Manages several administrative, human resources related functions for the department, including primary payroll oversight, retention of personnel records, and budget management. Additionally, the Assistant Director indirectly supervises residence hall professional/student staff and student leaders within Residential Life. Performs other duties as assigned.

The Assistant Director position is a full-time, 12-month, live-off appointment.

This position requires PA Criminal Check, Child Abuse Certifications and FBI Fingerprinting prior to the commencement of service.

Required Education and Experience\:
* Bachelors degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field.
* Four (4) years of progressive professional experience in residential life, student affairs and/or human resources
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities\:
* Exhibited work with diverse populations and developing inclusive communities and staff teams. 
* Experience coordinating and/or developing selection and training processes for undergraduate staff. 
* Experience in building collaborative partnerships with faculty, administrators, students, parents/families, and community partners.
* Demonstrated supervision, development, mentoring, and motivation of a diverse student staff team and ability to articulate these concepts to professional staff teams. 
* Demonstrated incident response and crisis management skills, including problem-solving and critical thinking.  
* Knowledge of fiscal management competencies.
* Ability to manage multiple collaborative projects and systems in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently and efficiently. 
* Strong interpersonal, leadership, oral, and written communication skills.
* Must live within one hour of campus for on-call responsibilities and be able to occasionally work evenings and weekends.

Preferred\:
* Masters Degree and four years of progressive post-Masters professional experience in residential life, student affairs and/or human resources
* Understanding of competency-based approach to training and development.
* Understanding of a residential curriculum focused on facilitating student learning in a residence hall community.
* Professional experience as live-in staff member.
* Experience coordinating and/or developing selection and training processes for full-time staff

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

This position requires PA Criminal Check, Child Abuse Certifications and FBI Fingerprinting prior to the commencement of service.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement\: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review\: https\://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report

You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.