Associate Director, Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services - Education and Development
Missouri State University
Posting Details Position Information Position Title Associate Director, Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services - Education and Development Work Location Springfield Campus Department Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services HR Home Department 086020 RESIDENCE LIFE HOUSING & DINING SVC Pay Grade 47 Proposed Salary $75,500-$77,500 Annually Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants. Appointment Type Full Time Regular Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt General Function The Associate Director, Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services – Education and Development is responsible for the overall student development functions of the Department of Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services, providing staff and programs that compliments the public affairs mission of the University. This position involves long-range and short-range planning to provide student development opportunities to meet the needs of current and future students, administering the personnel functions and overall supervision of professional and Resident Assistant staff, coordination of the student conduct system, management of all summer programs, and advising student groups as assigned. The Associate Director, Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services provides leadership to professional staff and ensures the development and implementation of policies and procedures for management of the residence hall system. Description of Primary Duties The Associate Director, Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services – Education and Development is responsible for the overall student development functions of the Department of Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services, providing staff and programs that compliments the public affairs mission of the University. This position involves long-range and short-range planning to provide student development opportunities to meet the needs of current and future students, administering the personnel functions and overall supervision of professional and Resident Assistant staff, coordination of the student conduct system, management of all summer programs, and advising student groups as assigned. The Associate Director, Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services provides leadership to professional staff and ensures the development and implementation of policies and procedures for management of the residence hall system. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Education: A Master’s degree in Educational Administration, College Student Personnel, or a related field is required. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: At least five years post-Master’s experience in residence life or a related field with increasing levels of responsibility and experience with student conduct, hall administration, Resident Assistant supervision, student development and programming, leadership development, and supervision of student employees and full-time employees is required.
Skills: The ability to select, train, supervise, and evaluate professional and student personnel is required. Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to students, parents, faculty, and staff. Demonstrated skill in problem-solving, efficient and effective decision-making, and conflict resolution is required. Must be able to produce results as an administrator, effectively delegating tasks, administering a budget, and implementing established goals. The ability to produce effective, creative, and meaningful student development programs and to motivate students in self-governing organizations is required. The ability to use word processing and other software applications to process data is required.#LI-CP1 Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21303.htm Open Date 02/07/2025 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants The first date of consideration is February 28, 2025, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire. EO/AA and Diversity Statement Non Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Institution. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.) Background Check Statement Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. Posting Detail Posting Number 20250018FTS Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/79558 Supplemental Questions
Experience: At least five years post-Master’s experience in residence life or a related field with increasing levels of responsibility and experience with student conduct, hall administration, Resident Assistant supervision, student development and programming, leadership development, and supervision of student employees and full-time employees is required.
Skills: The ability to select, train, supervise, and evaluate professional and student personnel is required. Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to students, parents, faculty, and staff. Demonstrated skill in problem-solving, efficient and effective decision-making, and conflict resolution is required. Must be able to produce results as an administrator, effectively delegating tasks, administering a budget, and implementing established goals. The ability to produce effective, creative, and meaningful student development programs and to motivate students in self-governing organizations is required. The ability to use word processing and other software applications to process data is required.#LI-CP1 Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21303.htm Open Date 02/07/2025 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants The first date of consideration is February 28, 2025, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire. EO/AA and Diversity Statement Non Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Institution. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.) Background Check Statement Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. Posting Detail Posting Number 20250018FTS Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/79558 Supplemental Questions
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