Assistant Community Life Director

The Assistant Community Life Director is the primary administrator of a residential area which houses students in structured communities at the health-focused campus of the University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR). This position offers career development and growth opportunities to provide leadership to UMR's diverse on-campus students in their living, learning communities through an innovative student development model focusing on the educational, social, multicultural, and personal development.

The Assistant Community Life Director is a full-time, live-in position requiring 40 hours of work each week, which may include some evenings and weekends. The Assistant Community Life Director will work closely with the Director of Residential Life to establish and maintain residence hall communities of 500 to 700 residents in one or multiple residence halls that fosters student well-being, builds diverse and inclusive communities, supports students' academic success, and advances UMR's Vision, Values, and Strategic Framework. The Assistant Community Life Director reports to the Director of Residential Life, who reports directly to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success, Engagement, and Equity.

This high student-facing position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of UMR's distinctive residence halls and the quality of community life in the student residences, including but not limited to community development, training and supervision of Residential Life student workers, programming, conduct (as a member of the UMR Student Conduct Team), and serving as a member of the Professional Staff On-Call team. The Assistant Community Life Director will model UMR's values: diversity and inclusion, respect, community, human potential, and evidence-based decision making.

This position is a full-time, exempt position which requires 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. This role requires living on-campus in university housing and working on-campus 100% of the time. This role also requires the ability to work on-call with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.

The annual pay for this position is $40,000 - $45,000. Room and board are included with this position.

Duties and Responsibilities

Residence Hall Management: 30%

• Collaborate with the Director of Residential Life on occupancy transitions including move-in, move-out, room changes, housing cancellations, and summer housing
• Attend weekly one-on-one meetings with the Director of Residential Life
• Conduct regular (no less than weekly) walkthroughs of each residence hall
• Collaborate with UMR Director of Facilities and Operations and building management on maintaining building facilities which include but are not limited to: submitting work orders for non-residential areas, planning improvements, facilitating the damages process, etc.
• Respond to resident concerns/questions including but not limited to: roommate conflicts, maintenance concerns, policies/procedures, housing contracts, etc.
• Collaborate with UMR's Disability Services Coordinator to manage support animal requests and concerns
• Serve on UMR's Student Conduct Team and manage in-hall low-level conduct violations
• Complete general administrative tasks, including supporting residential life management system and ordering supplies
• Serve on UMR's Professional Staff On-Call Team which may include holidays/breaks. Responding to a situation in-person may be required while on-call - residence halls are not all connected and while On-Call there can be the need to travel in downtown Rochester during late evening hours.
• Other duties as requested

Student Worker Hiring, Training, Supervision and Development: 40%

• Assist with the recruiting and hiring processes of Resident Assistants (RAs), Desk Assistants (DAs) & Summer Assistants (SAs); collectively called Residential Life Student Workers
• Participate in and lead aspects of student worker training, development and supervision
• Facilitate and complete student worker evaluations
• Facilitate regular team meetings with student workers
• Meet with student workers for one-on-meetings
• Oversee and manage the housing front desk areas including mail/package operations
• Manage scheduling for both housing front desks and for RA On-Call

Hall Programming & Budgeting (10%)

• Assess and identify specific interests and needs of students to implement departmental program goals
• Manage in-hall programming
• Shop for programming supplies
• Manage a programming budget

Living Learning Community (LLC) Programming (5%)

• Collaborate with Student Success, Engagement, and Equity (SSEE) staff on developing and supporting a programming model for Living Learning Communities, including administering an outcomes assessment and adjusting the program accordingly
• Collaborate with the LLC Coordinator(s) to plan and assist with Fall and Spring Bridge programs
• Assist the LLC RAs with program planning and supply purchasing

Dining Support (5%)

• Lead and manage the Raptor Eats Food Committee
• Listen to student feedback and advocate for effective communication between students and dining staff
• Assist with navigating and responding to student concerns regarding the dining program

Career Development & Training (5%)

• Attend regularly scheduled SSEE Meetings
• Attend regularly scheduled career development and diversity meetings
• Participate in the development of the SSEE department through presenting workshops for staff and students
• Participate in special projects and committees as needed

On-Call Rotation (Duty) Coverage (5%)

• Serve on the rotational Professional Staff On-Call schedule
• Respond to duty calls appropriately
• Duty coverage is 24/7 while on-call; may include weekends, some holidays and/or university breaks
  

Qualifications:
Candidates must have the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Knowledge of housing operations on a college/university campus

Successful candidates may also have:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university
• 1 year professional experience in student affairs (can be as an undergraduate)
• 3-4 years professional full-time post BA experience in Residential Life that includes administrative, organizations, and budget management skills
• 2 years professional experience in student conduct evaluation, assessment and management
• Ability to develop student programs and events with a diverse student body and coordinate implementation of these programs
• Ability to collaborate with numerous departments across campus on student programming, projects and committees
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying complex information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret complex information from others
• Be familiar and comply with various state and federal legal requirements, including but not limited to, Title IX and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and exercise best practices with regard to the maintenance of confidential student information.
• Experience in diversity education and training
• Experience working with students in crisis
• Experience with conflict resolution, problem-solving, and critical thinking with young adults.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize time commitments
• Ability to problem-solve and improve residential life with a sense of adaptability and innovation
• Knowledge of student development models which focuses on educational, social, multicultural, and personal development
• Possess a sincere commitment to making a difference in the lives of students and the campus community
• Strong leadership and conflict management skills
• Strong administrative, organizational and budget management abilities and accurate reporting skills
• Understanding of a multicultural campus setting, and experience and sensitivity working with students from diverse backgrounds

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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Active review of applications will begin in mid-February and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted online and may be accessed at
https://r.umn.edu/about-umr/employment-opportunities. Applicants must attach a resume or curriculum vitae to the online application and may also be requested to submit: (1) a cover letter, and (2) a statement of applicant's commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion. For more information, e-mail umrhr@r.umn.edu.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. We provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Learn more at: http://diversity.umn.edu.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR)

The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) offers distinctive health sciences education to prepare students for a broad spectrum of current and emerging careers, ranging from patient care to pure and applied research. Serving more than 750 students in the heart of downtown Rochester, UMR is "recoding the DNA of learning" through individualized experience, personal growth, community engagement, and an integrated health sciences curriculum for tomorrow's health professionals.

Our Vision is to transform higher education through innovations that empower graduates to solve the grand health challenges of the 21st century. In this vibrant context, students are at the center of all we do - including faculty research focused on the efficacy of educational University of Minnesota Rochester innovation. By offering a distinctive health sciences education, UMR prepares students for a broad spectrum of career pathways including patient care; resilience, well-being and mental health; health care research and discovery; global health and public policy; emerging health technologies; and the business and leadership of healthcare.

In its second decade of serving students, the campus community currently serves more than 900 undergraduate and graduate students in the heart of downtown Rochester. Through creative partnerships, this campus continues to grow in size and influence. At UMR, relationships and research drive student success. Our strategic growth plan has been aligned with the University of Minnesota System strategic plan (MPact 2025) establishing key metrics and aspirations. Learn more about UMR.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).