Assistant Director

Pennsylvania State University Altoona, PA Full-time Other

Posted on May 20, 2024

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Assistant Director

The Residence Life Office, in Altoona, is looking for a dynamic and energetic individual to join the team!

Penn State and Residence Life is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. The Residence Life Office is committed to the development of a safe and inclusive living-learning community that fosters academic, social, cultural, and personal growth. We strive to enable residents to develop respect and responsibility for themselves and their community.

The Live-On Assistant Director of Residence Life is a vital part of the team in helping to continue the vision and mission of the department. They are responsible to a Senior Director of Student Affairs for supervising a staff of up to three professional staff members and one part-time coordinator, as well as overseeing the daily activities of buildings housing up to 900 students.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Directing, supervising, and administering the student personnel and residence life functions for a residence hall community housing
Professional staff supervision
Program development and coordination
Policy development and implementation
Professional and paraprofessional staff selection and training
Budget development and oversight
Collaborating with various offices to ensure each resident is receiving a high-quality living experience
Representing residence life in student affairs, campus, and system-wide residence life committees, as appropriate
Serving as the primary contact between campus residence life and Central residence life offices
Educating students on residence hall and university policies and serving as hearing officer for on-campus discipline cases.
Managing crisis situations and serving in on-call rotation

Requires a Master's degree or higher in a related discipline plus three years of related experience. Must demonstrate a commitment to the development of a community where diversity and sustainability are valued. Should possess a thorough understanding of the role and purpose of residence hall living as it applies to student development.

This is a regular staff 12-month live-on appointment.

This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Benefits for full-time employees at Penn State include (visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information):

Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
Tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26)
Generous vacation time and sick time
16 paid holidays/campus closure days

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/Penn-State-Altoona/Assistant-Director_REQ_0000056357-1

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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