Assistant Director of Residence Life

Reporting directly to the Director of Residence Life, the Assistant Director of Residence Life is an integral member of the staff of the Division of Campus Life & Student Development (CLSD). The Assistant Director is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the residence life program and supervision of four Residence Life Coordinators (RLCs). The Assistant Director will encourage a supportive and inclusive environment aligned with the values of Wofford College.

The Assistant Director is a 12-month, full-time appointment, and reappointment is contingent upon an annual satisfactory performance evaluation. Normal hours are 8:30am to 5pm Monday through Friday; however, hours will vary widely including working evening and weekends, contingent on campus activities and special events. Minimal working hours will be 40/week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Residential Education – 40%

· Broadly oversee the residential education program, including the RA staff and cocurricular programming, primarily through the supervision of the Residence Life Coordinators (RLCs)

· Oversee the recruitment, selection, and training of Resident Assistants and Residence Life Coordinators

· Act as supervisor on record for Resident Assistants, ensuring the completion of payroll and employment forms

· Oversee residence life components academic initiatives, effectively fostering the expansion of these programs

· Promote Residence Life initiatives and expand campus impact of the residential program

· Serve on the campus-wide CARE team to triage students in need of additional resources or support

Student Conduct – 30%

· Uphold and enforce applicable laws as well as college and office policies

· Adjudicate student conduct issues through conduct meetings, mediations, and coordination of judicial hearings

· Serve as a point of contact for residential violations alongside Residence Life Coordinators, coordinating adjudication of health and safety violations, pet violations, vandalism, etc.

· Oversee administrative aspects of residential conduct including management of cases, IRs, CRFs, and sanctions using Maxient conduct software.

Housing Operations & Administration – 20%

· Provide excellent customer service to members of the community engaging with the Office of Residence Life through walk-ins, phone calls, and the departmental email ([email protected])

· Lead the Office of Residence Life in the absence of the Director of Residence Life

· Assist students with roommate concerns, room change requests, and other housing issues when issues grow beyond the scope of RLCs

· Assist with aspects of housing operations, including housing lottery, housing assignments, roommate assignments, and hall opening and closing, supporting the Director of Residence Life as needed

· Serve as a general system administrator for eRezLife software, with a primary focus on residence education components

Campus Life & Student Development – 10%

· Serve on relevant CLSD and college committees, as need

· Contribute to a healthy and positive workplace by supporting campus colleagues and CLSD programs and events

· Serve in the CLSD on-call rotation

· Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, or related field and minimum of 2 years of experience working in residence life, student development, or closely related fields (intern/graduate experience will be considered); OR equivalent combination of education and experience

2. Effective computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

3. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and respond effectively in high-stress or crisis situations

4. Demonstrated aptitude for working and communicating effectively in a professional manner

5. Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty and student populations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience with housing/residence life software (direct experience with eRezLife is highly desirable)

2. Experience directly supervising professional staff and/or graduate students

3. Effective experience with living-learning communities and other residence life/academic partnerships

4. Experience in an on-call rotation and/or with crisis response

5. Knowledge of relevant higher education applications and software (including Banner)

6. Demonstrated commitment to the values and goals of a residential, liberal arts college

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Wofford College provides a competitive benefits package, including employer contribution to retirement savings, employer premium contribution to comprehensive major medical insurance, tuition remission for qualifying dependents, and disability insurance. Other benefits include free on-campus parking, an on-campus meal plan, and other fringes.

ABOUT WOFFORD COLLEGE

Wofford College, established in 1854, is a private liberal arts residential college located a few blocks north of downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina. Wofford offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of nearly 1,800 undergraduates and is nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, and study abroad participation. Wofford is home to one of the nation’s 290 Phi Beta Kappa chapters. The college community supports 19 NCAA Division I athletics teams and numerous student organizations, including honor societies, professional organizations, faith-based organizations, Greek life, and club sports.

SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA

Spartanburg is located in upstate South Carolina, 30 miles east of Greenville, South Carolina, an hour from Charlotte, North Carolina, and three hours east of Atlanta, Georgia. Historic Charleston and the South Carolina coast are three hours away, and Wofford sits an hour south of the artistic, culinary hub of Asheville, North Carolina. Spartanburg is a growing, diverse community that supports six college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations. It became the first city in South Carolina to join the Government Alliance on Race and Equity and, in 2012, became one of five cities nationally to participate in the 10-year Wellville program, a national nonprofit initiative dedicated to improving equitable well-being in U.S. cities. Spartanburg and Wofford partner on multiple community equity initiatives, including the Northside Initiative, which has brought together a diverse group of citizens to revitalize a neighborhood in ways that don’t reproduce the harm of earlier urban renewal programs.

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