Associate Director of University Housing

for Residence Life

Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Associate Director of University Housing for Residence Life.  This position is an integral member of the leadership team of the Department of University Housing within the Division of Student Development. The Department includes Housing Facilities (Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Support Services), Housing Administration (Assignments, Marketing, Summer Conferences and Safety) and Residence Life. The Associate Director reports to the Director of University Housing and directly supervises two Assistant Directors, two Administrative Assistants in addition to indirectly overseeing seven master’s level Coordinators, eighteen graduate assistants and over 140 undergraduate student staff.

The Associate Director is responsible for providing leadership, administration and general oversight for a comprehensive residence life program and the following major areas: staff recruitment, selection, training, supervision and evaluation; multiple residential learning communities/faculty in residence/faculty guides and other learning focused initiatives; strategic planning; assessment and data collection; budget development and oversight; coordination and implementation of crisis management and emergency response protocols; policy development and implementation; direction and support for residence hall student government advisement and programmatic activities; supporting individual development of students and staff; and working to build collegial relationships both within and outside the department. The Associate Director will work closely with other departments including Student Conduct, Dean of Students office, University College, University Police, Academic Affairs, General Counsel, Counseling Center, Health Services, and serves on department, division and university committees, as appropriate.

The Associate Director is a highly visible member of the university community who interacts across divisional lines.  The Residence Life area works collaboratively with all segments of the university through education, consultation, advisement and referral. The opportunity to teach a course is encouraged. The Associate Director is particularly engaged in the area of student welfare.

Candidates must have a master’s degree in student development, higher education, counseling, or a related field.  A candidate must have at least 8 years of progressive administrative experience in residence life or university housing.  Experience in staff supervision, program development and implementation, crisis intervention, and student counseling or advisement is required.  Candidates must show strong evidence of progressive leadership experience, excellent interpersonal and communication skills including excellent writing skills, policy development and oversight, mediation skills, budgetary experience and strong organizational skills.  Candidates should also be able to demonstrate a record of professional involvement.

Preferred qualifications include a doctorate in higher education or related field.

Initial consideration of completed applications will begin on July 12, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.  A completed application must include a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for at least three references including their name, address, email address, and telephone number.  Candidates may submit their materials electronically to carsonle@appstate.edu or via conventional mail to Lori Carson, Associate Director of University Housing Search Committee, Appalachian State University, ASU Box 32111, Boone, NC 28608.   Materials submitted electronically must be submitted in Microsoft Word or an Adobe PDF.  Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Lori Carson.

Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Minimum starting salary will be $60,000.  The anticipated starting date for the position is negotiable, but September 2010 is preferred.

Appalachian is a member institution of the 17 campus University of North Carolina System and has an enrollment of over 16,000 students. ASU is located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in Boone, North Carolina. The housing system currently serves 5000 students in university residence halls and is expected to exceed 5800 in next two years.

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Proper documentation of identity and employability will be required before the hiring process can be finalized. A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists invited to campus for an interview.