WHY RIDER UNIVERSITY – We take pride in our progress and the positive impact it has on our students and the University. Rider University invites applications for the Director of Residence Life. Reporting to the Vice President of Enrollment Management, this individual will provide leadership and management of a comprehensive Residence Life program encompassing approximately 2,400 beds in over a dozen residential facilities. Includes oversight of residential learning communities, and comprehensive... more details
Director of Residence Life
Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.
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Requisition Number
24J500037
Position Title
Director of Residence Life
Position Description
WHYRIDERUNIVERSITY – We take pride in our progress and the positive impact it has on our students and the University.
Rider University invites applications for the Director of Residence Life. Reporting to the Vice President of Enrollment Management, this individual will provide leadership and management of a comprehensive Residence Life program encompassing approximately 2,400 beds in over a dozen residential facilities. Includes oversight of residential learning communities, and comprehensive programming to advance a vibrant living and learning community. The Director oversees crisis intervention and risk management via residential on call system management. Supervises departmental staff inclusive of 3 Assistant Directors, over a dozen Community Directors and 70 paraprofessional staff.
Position Requirements
Master’s degree and 5-8 years of experience in Student Affairs with at least 3 years of Residence Life experience including supervision, program development and budgeting.
Demonstrated strong communication and management skills.
Demonstrated understanding of student development and higher education administration.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of computer software programs.
Demonstrated competency in strategic planning and problem-solving.
Demonstrated strong intercultural competency and experience supporting students with diverse identities and backgrounds.
Experience with the development of learning communities
Strong skills in using computerized systems to manage housing operations.
Experience with Banner, CS Gold, Star Rez, EAB Navigate, Maxient or related software.
About Rider University
The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.
Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world.
Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.
Rider University is consistently ranked as a best college by U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal and The Princeton Review. For more than a decade, Rider has also been recognized in The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges for its sustainability efforts.
Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.
Location
Lawrenceville, NJ
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Divisional Unit
Enrollment Management
Department
Residence Life
Position Type
Full-Time
Employment Group
Non-Bargaining
Work-Year
12 months
Work Schedule
8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours, additional hours and weekends as needed
Open Date
07/03/2024
Close Date
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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
A statement detailing your commitment to serving a diverse population with supporting evidence
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