Program Director - Residence Life Training & Student Staffing

Lubbock

38971BR

University Student Housing

Position Description

Performs administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and program. Performs varied and complex administrative duties requiring independent judgment and the application of established policies and procedures. May provide supervision and direction to clerical, paraprofessional or professional staff members.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

Supervision/Advising (20%)

• Recruit, train, directly supervise and evaluate 1 Residence Life Advisor and 1 Residence Life Senior Advisor
• Contribute to and monitor the professional development of area staff
• Provide indirect supervision and support to Residence Life Professional and Student Staff, particularly in relation to assigned functional area
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with direct supervisees/advisees and indirect staff, as assigned
• Train and advise Residence Life Staff on student outreach and reporting for area initiatives

• Provide administrative oversight for area functions including but not limited to budget management, recruitment systems, residential curriculum, payroll approval, Maxient and student of concern reporting, and other departmental databases and systems
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Assess and report on effectiveness of area intitiatives
• Advise, chair or serve on departmental or ResLife committees or liaison opportunities, as assigned

• Serve as a member of the Residence Life Leadership On-Call Team throughout the academic year, university breaks, and summer for a residential population of over 8000 students
• Be available on a call-to-duty status to assist with residence hall and campus emergencies
• Communicate appropriately with emergency personnel, University Student, Housing, and other campus officials as needed
• Support professional staff in responding to crises and providing follow-up

• Chair Residence Life recruitment committee; collaborate with Residence Life training committee chairs
• Coordinate all aspects of residence life staffing for student and graduate staff including marketing, scheduling, interviewing, etc.
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of student staff training and on-going developments
• Co-coordinate professional staff training and on-going developments
• Coordinate a Careers in Student Affairs leadership experience for interested student staff and leaders
• Assist with summer operations as needed

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Four years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs or related field. Three or more years progressive residence life experience or experience in a field related to the functional area of the position; Two-years experience supervising full-time staff

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

4186.00

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

M-F: 8am-5pm + on call; conference travel and overtime as needed or necessary

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

First line Managers

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.