Posting Detail Information

Working TitleAssociate Director for University Housing

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202400594AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleManagement II

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$85,000 - $90,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on05/06/2024

Description of Work Unit

Housing & Dining Services

Housing & Dining Services ( HDS ) is the largest department on campus with 450 full-time staff and 1,700 hourly and student staff, and nearly 8,300 students live on campus. HDS is responsible for the management, finance, administration, and program development of all University housing facilities, including residence halls, university apartments, and Mountain Campus.

As a department, HDS works to create dynamic housing and dining experiences that enhance personal growth and global engagement. We do this through implementation of our values of customer first service, commitment to students and staff, integrity, respect and teamwork, inclusiveness and diversity, HDS

University Housing

University Housing works to create safe and supportive on-campus living and learning environments for approximately 8,300 CSU students. The University Housing Team fosters a residential environment that fulfills the goals and vision of the Office of University Housing mission statement: We strive to create vibrant and inclusive communities throughout students on campus housing experience which enhance learning, personal and social growth, and global engagement. innovation and stewardship.

WORKING AT CSU

Founded in 1870 as the Colorado Agricultural College, Colorado State University is now among the nation’s leading research universities. Fort Collins is an award-winning city located on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with the foothills and 14,000-foot peaks visible to residents. Easy access to hiking, skiing, rafting and other outdoor sports is a great advantage to CSU students, faculty and staff.

CSU’s Commitment to Campus offers employees a healthy work-life balance through a wide variety of programs, discounts, and special benefits. This includes Employee Study Privilege (nine free credits per year available through CSU , CSU Global, CSU Online Plus, and University of Northern Colorado), Family Tuition Scholarship Program, Discounted Veterinary Care, Wellness Membership Discounts, Volunteers in Public Schools Leave Program, Athletic Ticket Discounts, and much more! Visit www.facultyandstaff.colostate.edu to learn more about working at CSU .

CSU Land Acknowledgement

Colorado State University acknowledges, with respect, that the land we are on today is the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute Nations and peoples. This was also a site of trade, gathering, and healing for numerous other Native tribes. We recognize the Indigenous peoples as original stewards of this land and all the relatives within it. As these words of acknowledgment are spoken and heard, the ties Nations have to their traditional homelands are renewed and reaffirmed.

CSU is founded as a land-grant institution, and we accept that our mission must encompass access to education and inclusion. And, significantly, that our founding came at a dire cost to Native Americans and peoples whose land this University was built upon. This acknowledgment is the education and inclusion we must practice in recognizing our institutional history, responsibility, and commitment.

Position Summary

The Associate Director of University Housing is responsible for fostering an environment conducive to both personal and professional growth for students, and achieving the objectives of a successful University Housing program that connects to the academic mission of CSU . This position oversees the day-to-day aspects of a comprehensive residential program across all residential communities. Primary responsibilities include: supervision of 5 FTE Assistant Directors, partnering with the Director of University Housing to create and lead a vision for student engagement, residential curriculum & partnerships, student behavior, student support, and diversity, equity, inclusion, & social justice. In addition, the Associate Director serves in an on-call rotation. The Associate Director will carry out their responsibilities under the supervision of the Director of University Housing.

The Associate Director of University Housing must be well-organized and able to work well under pressure with multiple and consistently changing deadlines. To be successful in the position, the Associate Director must have excellent interpersonal communication, organization, administrative skills and demonstrated experience with taking initiative. In addition, the Associate Director will need a strong ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with multiple constituents including campus offices, students, staff, faculty members and various other community groups.

In addition, experience working with diverse individuals such as non-traditional aged, religiously diverse, gender, international, people with disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender, and persons of color is essential to be effective in the Associate Director position.

Required Job Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Student Affairs and Higher Education or related field

• 5 years of full-time experience in Student Affairs and/or Housing

• Supervision of various levels of staff (i.e. paraprofessional, graduate and undergraduate students, non-student hourly)

• Experience working with at least three of the following functional areas:

• Student Engagement

• Residential Curriculum & Partnerships

• Student Behavior

• Student Support

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Justice

• Experience working with residential communities in a college/university setting

• Experience leading projects and initiatives

• Experience working with people from a broad diversity of backgrounds

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience with analyzing and resolving conflict, team building, group dynamics

• Experience with crisis management and ability for problem-solving

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships

• Experience developing and managing budgets and fiscal processes

Diversity Statement

Demonstrated knowledge of, and relevant ability with, culturally diverse communities among potential target and constituent populations.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryLeadership

Duty/Responsibility

• Serve in the absence of, or as the representative for, the Director of University Housing as needed.

• Serve as a member of the University Housing Leadership Team to provide overall leadership, direction, coordination, collaboration and guidance for all University Housing programs, services, and operations.

• Contribute to the University Housing vision, mission and values through participation in strategic planning, department goal setting and determining priorities.

• Budget ($900,000) : Responsible for developing and managing annual budget for each University Housing functional area; uses discretion on prioritization and utilization of funds; reviews and approves all expenditures.

• Provides leadership and guidance to the Assistant Directors of University Housing, related to the budgets they individually manage.

• Provide vision and guidance of the functional areas led by each Assistant Director of University Housing, ensuring the development of goals and objectives for each functional area.

• Develop relationships with staff in various university offices, including but not limited to Cultural Resource Centers, Police Department, CSU Health Network, Student Resolution Center, Student Case Management, Collaborative for Student Achievement, TiLT, etc. to foster connections that enhance the living and learning experiences of our residential students.

• Exhibit a working knowledge and understanding of the concepts of student development, student rights and responsibilities, and University/Housing policies and procedures through both statement and example.

• Participate in university, divisional and department training and development activities.

• Demonstrate professional commitment to diversity and social justice by involvement in teaching, research/creative activity, and service to the profession and/or cultural activities.

• Stay current in higher education, residence education, diversity and social justice, etc. (through readings, trainings, workshops, conferences, etc.).

• Attend regional and/or national workshops/conferences for continued development and training.

• Demonstrate a commitment to growing and challenging oneself in all areas of diversity.

Percentage Of Time25

Job Duty CategorySupervision and Staffing

Duty/Responsibility

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, mentor, advise, and evaluate 5 FTE Assistant Directors of University Housing; provides indirect supervision for 18-20 FTE Coordinators

• Conduct mid-year review and annual performance evaluation for FTE direct reports and make salary decisions (negotiates hiring salary and determines annual merit increases)

• Provide guidance to direct reports regarding professional development needs, career development, and career decisions

• Schedule and conduct individual weekly meetings with direct reports

• Serve as a mentor and role model to direct reports in relation to performance expectations, professional development, and student staff development/leadership

• In collaboration with the Director of University Housing, as well as the Assistant Directors, create the vision and ensure the development of the departmental competency-based training and professional development program, for all levels of University Housing staff

• Participate in the supervision, selection, training, and mentoring of full-time, graduate and paraprofessional staff for a 12-month operation.

• Partner with the Student Affairs in Higher Education master’s degree program in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Selection, Training, and Development for the selection, supervision, and evaluation of graduate students in University Housing.

Percentage Of Time25

Job Duty CategoryResidential Learning Communities

Duty/Responsibility

• Provides leadership for the vision, planning, implementation, assessment, marketing and recruiting strategies of all residential learning communities within University Housing including programmatic components, evaluation and staffing.

• Collaborates with the University Learning Communities Director to align Residential Learning Communities with campus vision and initiatives for Learning Communities at CSU .

• Collaborate with the University Learning Communities Director and appropriate University Housing staff to implement training and selection processes for Residential Learning Communities and themed programs.

• Responsible for, and partners with appropriate staff, in the coordination and implementation of Themed Communities in the residence halls and apartments.

• Represent HDS standards of Residential Learning Community development and implementation, in conjunction with University Learning Community Development initiatives.

• Leads and coordinates regular meetings with academic partners and University Housing staff to ensure all staff are working towards similar goals and outcomes for student success.

• Leads the documenting and annual updates for Memorandums of Understanding with CSU co-sponsors for Residential Learning Communities and Themed Communities.

• Responsible for the dissemination of all necessary and vital information concerning residential learning community and themed program options and development.

• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Occupancy Management, in timely coordination of Residential Learning Community and Themed Program development and implementation, in assignment processes.

Percentage Of Time15

Job Duty CategoryCrisis Management

Duty/Responsibility

• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to all staff responsible for crisis management work in our residential communities

• Collaborate with, but not limited to, the Dean of Students, CSU Health Network, Support & Safety Assessment, Student Case Management, and the Student Resolution Center on responses to higher-level behavioral or student support issues involving our residential communities

• Oversee and maintain expectations regarding the scheduling and performance of crisis management in our residential communities

• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Selection, Training, & Development on training needs and requirements for staff responding to incidents and issues within all residential communities

• Participate in the on-call duty rotation, duty processes with the designated Assistant Directors and Coordinators within University Housing; assist with the campus crisis management and respond to critical incidents for 8,000 residents; provide resources and guidance to the Assistant Directors and Coordinators serving in the on-call rotation

Percentage Of Time20

Job Duty CategoryAdministrative

Duty/Responsibility

• Work with the Associate Director for Occupancy Management to oversee the assignments processes and operational aspects across all residential communities.

• Provide leadership for the move-in processes for the University Housing team across our residential communities.

• Serve as requested on University Housing committees and/or as the representative of the Office of Housing & Dining Services and the Division of Student Affairs on campus committees and/or in the community.

• Evening and weekend commitments as assigned or dependent on student programming, events, trainings, etc.

• Fulfill other duties as assigned by University Housing Director and/or HDS Executive Leadership Team.

Percentage Of Time15

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Excited about this role even if you don’t meet every qualification?We are most interested in finding exceptional candidates and seek to make space for unique and relevant skills and attributes, including those coming from less traditional backgrounds. HDS is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. When you apply, rest assured that your application will be assessed by a person and will be considered based on key competencies needed for success in the position. Please visit us at:https://housing.colostate.edu/about/employment/to learn about the culture and benefits of joining Housing and Dining Services.

To apply please provide a cover letter and resume.Please use your cover letter and responses to supplemental questions to align your applicable experience with the minimum and preferred qualifications.Please provide contact information for 3 professional references and references will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactAnthony King; 970-491-4703; anthony.king@colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents