Assistant Director of Housing Operations
- Employer
- University of Lynchburg
- Location
- Lynchburg, Virginia
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- Administrative Jobs
- Student Affairs, Residence Life
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The University of Lynchburg, a private regional university, located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia is seeking a full time Assistant Director for Housing Operations to join our Housing and Residence Life team.
The Assistant Director for Housing Operations reports to, is supervised by, and evaluated by the Director of Housing and Residence Life. The evaluation of work performance will be ongoing and will be carried out by the Director for Housing Operations. It will include the specific duties and responsibilities of this position description plus employee attitude and general working behavior.
Job Type: Full-Time, Benefits Eligible
Purpose: The Assistant Director for Housing Operations is responsible for managing all housing processes and coordinates all facilities management functions for undergraduate and graduate housing. The Assistant Director for Housing Operations will assist in providing active living-learning opportunities in the University’s varied on-campus residential facilities; facilitating intentional engagement within the institution and the broader Lynchburg community; and upholding of community expectations through personal accountability, conflict resolution, and reparation of harm to the community to provide a transformative four-year residential experience.
Specific Job Duties:
- Directly supervise, train, and evaluate 1 Graduate Assistant (conduct one-on-one meetings every week; hold staff accountable for job responsibilities and conduct).
Benefits:
- Benefits include a salary plus generous paid vacation, personal days, and paid sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long term disability insurance, and more. Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg.
Schedule:
- 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (7.5 hours/day). Exempt status. Some non-traditional hours may be required.
Experience/Skills:
- Demonstrated knowledge of residential life policies and procedures, student development theory, as well as best practices and trends in the field.
Physical Demands:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum two years professional experience (post graduate) in residence life.
Preferred qualifications:
- Related experience in the areas of community engagement and student conduct/restorative practices.
Education:
- Master’s Degree required in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or related field.
University's website:
Work Remotely:
- No
We seek candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburg’s efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment, develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education, respects and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, values and celebrates diverse faith traditions, and sustains close working relationships among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.
Candidates must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the University. Interested candidates should send the following 1) a current resume, 2) contact information for three professional references, and 3) a brief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement outlining how you approach diversity, equity, and inclusion in your work. References will be checked prior to employment. Please send the information to the University of Lynchburg Attn: Courtney Kelsey, Director of Housing and Residence Life, 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA, 24501 or email to kelsey.c@lynchburg.edu. For more information about the University of Lynchburg, visit our website at www.lynchburg.edu.
The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color, women, Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community.
The University of Lynchburg is an equal opportunity employer.
Organization
The University of Lynchburg is a comprehensive, independent institution that offers distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs reflecting a commitment to teaching and learning, scholarship, and service to the broader community. As a student-centered university, Lynchburg is one of 40 institutions included in the book "Colleges That Change Lives."
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, the University of Lynchburg is located on a 250 acre campus. Undergraduates number approximately 2,000 students in 40 majors, and graduate programs serve 650 students through 16 master's degrees and three doctoral programs.
The strategic plan, Vision 2020, supports the dynamic campus atmosphere by enhancing student engagement in the classroom, active learning, integrated co-curricular activities including Division III athletics, and alumni connections.
Founded in 1903, the University of Lynchburg is affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and welcomes people of all beliefs. In the fall of 2018, the institution will became the University of Lynchburg. See http: www.lynchburg.edu.
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