Summary and Scope of Position:

The Assistant Director of Residence Life (ADRL) is a full-time professional staff member with live-in responsibilities.  Three ADRLs are responsible for the comprehensive management of the residential program. This position focuses on developing the ADRL’s residential community, while overseeing large-scale departmental initiatives.

The ADRL reports to the Director of Residence Life

Specific Responsibilities:

• Oversee a residential community of approximately 500 students
• Select, train, and supervise 15 – 16 Resident Advisors (of 46 total)
• Develop educational area plan for residential community within the parameters oof the Ursinus QUEST and residential curriculum
• Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to support students and increase educational opportunities in residential community
• Participate in an all campus on-call duty rotation
• Serve as a conduct hearing officer for conduct cases, as needed
• Manage resident concerns in area and help in developing plans to support students
• Assist with housing lottery and assignment processes
• Serve as a role model and mentor for students
• Liaise with Student Affairs Partners, Facilities, Campus Safety, and more to advocate for the most positive residential experience for students possible.
• Assume project manager role for departmental initiatives, such as opening and closing, key room management, RA recruitment selection and training, housing lottery and selection, and summer programs

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Previous Residence Life experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• An understanding of residential liberal education
• Basic counseling skills

Application:

Interested candidates should apply here.  Once you create an applicant account, you will be prompted to upload your cover letter and resume. 

Ursinus is an AA/EO employer.  Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.

About Ursinus College

Ursinus College is a selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students located about 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. With a diverse community of students, it is an expectation of all faculty to contribute to the inclusion, engagement, and success of all students.

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