Assistant Director of Residential Education - School of Arts and Sciences-18001655
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- Tufts University
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- Medford, MA
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Assistant Director of Residential Education - School of Arts and Sciences-18001655
Description
The Office of Residential Life & Learning supports dynamic co-curricular learning and engagement for all undergraduate and graduate students living on campus within the School of Arts & Sciences, the School of Engineering, and the SMFA at Tufts. It partners closely with colleagues across the Division of Student Affairs and with other AS&E and University-wide departments (including Health and Wellness, Community Relations, Campus Police, Facilities, University Counsel, Undergraduate Education, and the University Chaplaincy) on a wide variety of campus programs and initiatives. More specifically the department develops programs and policies that foster community, promote citizenship and provides students with a residential experience that is a significant component of their education at Tufts.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Residential Education, the Assistant Director of Residential Life provides leadership in building vibrant, co-curricular living communities designed to facilitate students’ personal, social and intellectual development. The Assistant Director is a full-time staff member who lives off-campus and works with diverse groups of students, staff and faculty in a highly selective and competitive academic environment.
This position serves as a vital connection between students, the Office of Residential Life & Learning and the broader Division of Student Affairs at Tufts. The Assistant Director will be responsible for assisting with recruitment, selection, training development, day-to-day work direction, and holistic growth of the First Year Assistants (FYA) and the Community Development Assistants (CDA) student staff. This includes helping FYAs and CDAs with conflict mediation, mentoring, and organizing developmentally appropriate programs that promote student engagement, academic curiosity and identity development. The Assistant Director also supports the management of residential facilities and other operational needs of all Tufts’ on-campus living spaces in close partnership with the Associate Director of Housing Operations.
The Assistant Director of Residential Life will support undergraduates in residence, including the University’s Special Theme Housing system, by 1) drawing on leadership and student development theories 2) providing coordination across several residential areas 3) working with student and professional staff to resolve conflicts arising in the residence halls 4) promulgating and upholding community standards through the Student Judicial Process 5) addressing routine facility concerns 6) quickly escalating complex interpersonal and climate concerns to appropriate team members 7) addressing the needs and concerns of students from diverse backgrounds 8) assisting in the management of Residential Life operational functions and first-year orientation 9) assisting with crisis intervention 10) serving as a member of the on-call rotation 11) maintaining effective and discreet communication with leaders in the Division of Student Affairs.
The Assistant Director will also take on special projects and other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Residential Education and Director of Residential Life. Professional growth opportunities can be crafted through involvement, management, execution and implementation of special interest projects.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 2-3 years of progressively responsible relevant experience supporting student growth, residential life, student life and/or student affairs, including administering individual student conduct decisions, supporting students in difficulty, and/or designing initiatives to promote dynamic co-curricular student engagement.
- Familiarity with student development theory and knowledge of best practices in student affairs administration at selective colleges and universities.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment/decision making and strong organization skills.
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills; excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and tasks with attention to detail and consistency; demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
- Strong computer skills; advanced knowledge of Microsoft office suite.
- Master’s degree in applicable field such as higher education or student development is a plus.
- An understanding of the needs of first generation students and those from various socio-economic backgrounds, and commitment to social justice.
- Demonstrated experience with conflict resolution and mediation, sensitivity and flexibility in dealing with problems and situations.
- Demonstrated effective supervisory, communication, and interpersonal skills.
An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire, promotion, or transfer.
Equal Opportunity Employer – minority/females/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Medford/Somerville
Job: Student Services
Organization: Residential Life & Learning
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Oct 4, 2018, 7:49:49 AM
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Organization
Tufts University is a leader in American higher education – distinctive for its success as a moderately-sized teaching and research university. Our ‘university on a hill‘ is a collection of colleges and academic departments independently recognized for their public service in our local communities, across the country, and around the world.
Working at Tufts University
Across the university you’ll discover talented and committed members of our staff and faculty who share an enthusiasm and a deep commitment to Tufts. We are collectively bound by our pursuit of knowledge and truth, and driven by our common values and aspirations. The strength of these values is reflected in our willingness to look at problems from new perspectives and challenge the status quo.
T10 strategic initiatives
An organization’s priorities can tell you a great deal about the culture. The T10 Strategic Plan provides a window into how our values impact our work as a university and how we work with each other as people. The plan’s initiatives are deliberately ambitious and far reaching – including our Foundational Initiatives that address each employee’s stewardship of limited resources and our plan to engage with and celebrate both our commonalities and differences. These strategic commitments represent who we are and guide what we will become.
Our culture
At the heart of Tufts’ distinctive culture is a commitment to diversity of thought, openness, and the inclusion of people who represent differing experiences and points of view. Our staff, students and faculty represent over 100 countries of origin but with shared values that make us more alike than we are different.
What we value:
Making an impact – We seek out new innovative ways to improve the quality of life of individuals and societies around the world, and at home.
Personal worth – The individual human being must be at the heart of every interaction in which individual differences are understood, valued, and cultivated.
Mindful leadership – Leadership brings with it tremendous possibilities and equally important responsibilities. Our leadership is visible in our words and actions, and the impact we have on the lives of those we serve.
Community – Our connection to each other through learning, arts, culture, sports, and through making an impact, brings us together and enhances our collective well-being.
Progressive learning – Our preparation for complex challenges and changes requires a commitment to lifelong learning, a willingness to challenge accepted thinking, and a sense of urgency in implementing new practices.
What matters?
A university setting provides employees the opportunity to contribute to the well-being of their colleagues, our global community, and their individual professional development. Staff, faculty and researchers embrace the responsibility, and privilege, that working at Tufts provides. While not every employee will have the opportunity to connect personally with the individuals who benefit from Tufts’ research and outreach initiatives, at the end of the day, we all understand just how much our day-to-day work matters.
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