Assistant Director of Residence Life

Location

Maryland | United States

Job description

St. Mary’s College of Maryland at Historic St. Mary’s City is accepting résumés for the position of Assistant Director of Residence Life.  The Assistant Director is a 12-month, full-time, live-on professional staff member.  The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting with all facets of the residence life program designed to foster the development of approximately 1600 residential students.  The Assistant Director will be a Residence Life specialist, primarily taking on the coordination of all aspects of housing operations and facilities management.  The Assistant Director will also assist with the supervision of the professional staff, student staff, and support staff.  In the absence of the Director of Residence Life, the Assistant Director will manage the day-to-day operations of the office.  The Assistant Director will participate fully in the projects and activities of the Division of Student Affairs.

Qualifications:  Master’s Degree in student personnel, counseling, or related human relations field. At least three years of proven, relevant experience in residence life including experience with housing operations, staff supervision, student conduct, leadership development, and crisis management. Relevant graduate experience can be considered. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team; excellent written and verbal communication skills; flexible schedule; ability to work independently and as a member of a team; Commitment to student development, student learning, and promoting an understanding of the value of diversity in the College community; understanding of the special mission of a residential, liberal arts Honors College. Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

St. Mary's College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, is located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. St. Mary’s College is one of the nation’s best public liberal arts colleges – ranked near the top in U.S. News & World Report and a Best Value for in-state and out-of-state students. Non-sectarian since its founding, the college with its scenic waterfront campus is primarily undergraduate and residential, with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1600. The up-to-date curriculum is designed for today’s students who want an active, hands-on education led by professors who are committed teachers and experts in their fields. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and close proximity to the amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Richmond.

St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission.  We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity.  Application materials should include a cover letter, résumé (including e-mail address) and three references and submitted online at: .  Questions may be directed to Danielle Brush at 240-895-4207.

Review of résumés will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Visit our website: www.smcm.edu/hr

Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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