Responsible for development, implementation and evaluation of a diverse and cohesive array of programs designed to create community within the residential experience at Union. Serve as a member of the Residential Education & Housing leadership through supervision of professional staff and oversight of student staff. Provide leadership and strategic direction to residential communities through specialized communities, including the Minerva Program and Theme Housing, supporting the bridge between academic and residential life. Serve as a member of the senior leadership on call rotation, supported through optional live on opportunities.

Associate Director for Residential Education

Pay Status and Classification: Exempt, Regular Full-time

Supervisor: Director of Residential Education & Housing

Position Purpose: Responsible for development, implementation and evaluation of a diverse and cohesive array of programs designed to create community within the residential experience at Union. Serve as a member of the Residential Education & Housing leadership through supervision of professional staff and oversight of student staff. Provide leadership and strategic direction to residential communities through specialized communities, including the Minerva Program and Theme Housing, supporting the bridge between academic and residential life. Serve as a member of the senior leadership on call rotation, supported through optional live on opportunities.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Supervision and Team Development: Directly supervise and mentor 3-5 professional staff members and oversight for the paraprofessional student staff. This includes hiring, onboarding training, performance planning, and evaluation, as deemed appropriate. Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate an area operation, using staff, time, funds, and other resources for the accomplishment of long-term and short-term goals of the institution. Ability to provide administrative guidance within the area of responsibility, providing direct training and supervision as needed.

• Living & Learning Programming: Assist the Director on the future direction and development of the Residential Education program to meet the needs of Union's diverse resident population, including first year & upper class experiences, the Minerva Program, and theme housing. Support the continual development of our residential curriculum model, The UJourney, with a collaborative and inclusive approach. Assess, develop and initiate high impact practices as it relates to the Residential Education & Housing experience. This includes working directly with our theme house program. Provide leadership through partnership with campus stakeholders to develop, support, and assess the Living Learning program called the Minerva Program, promoting a collaborative and student-centered approach to community building and academic success.

• Student Support Services: Ensure integration of Residential Education efforts with those of other complementary units including First Year Experience, Student Activities, Diversity and Inclusion, and Community Standards and Conflict Resolution. Serve as a Student Conduct adjudicator as needed to support maintaining a safe and conducive environment for student success within the residential community. Serve as a senior member of the On-Call Response Team.

• Administration: Manage budget as tied directly to all assigned areas of responsibility. Provide assistance to the department of Residential Education & Housing in creating and sustaining a culture of evidence-based assessment. Compile data and provide routine verbal and written responses to inquiries about departmental operations to students, campus colleagues, other institutions' housing officers and to the public. Analyze data, write reports and make presentations on departmental and student development issues.

• Leadership: Under the direction of the Director of Residential Education & Housing, work closely with the leadership team to ensure that all units are integrated, coordinated, and connected in order to fully advance the residential experience. Operationalize the long-term Residential Education & Housing strategy and vision that is defined by the Director of Residential Education & Housing, in partnership with other members of the leadership team.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration or related field and 3-5 years of student affairs experience or equivalent, and/or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience. Knowledge of residential liberal arts college administration is desirable.

• Preferred management experience tied to staff recruitment, hiring, and retention within a college student affairs setting

• Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

• Experience with leadership development programs and training, including identifying proactively and pursuing relevant learning and professional development opportunities and applying new knowledge, insights, and skills to enhance results.

• Able to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni, faculty, and fellow staff colleagues.

• Able to anticipate, deliver on, and exceed the expectations of those supported and served, including faculty and staff colleagues, students, and prospective students.

• Able to introduce and drive innovation in ways small and large.

• Able to exercise exceptional judgment, ensure strict confidentiality, and demonstrate outstanding professionalism in a range of situations.

• Able to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the College to achieve shared goals and objectives, including fellow executive and administrative assistants.

• Able to proactively identify and pursue relevant learning and professional development opportunities and apply new knowledge, insights, and skills to enhance results.

Compensation:

The annual salary range for this position is $64,000-$66,000. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Location: Schenectady, NY

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development

• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

• Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy (http://www.union.edu/human-resources/background-check-policy?_ga=2.164769983.1635496244.1717465945-1000516401.1717465945) , finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/) and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar) (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf) .

Union College

Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth-oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem-solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering.

Accommodations

If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please don't hesitate to contact our Human Resources department at hr@union.edu or 518-388-6108. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process.

Diversity at Union College

Union College is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social, and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities who request such accommodations.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws and supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.