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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Director for West Campus. - Boca Raton, FL.

This position requires living on campus in a provided furnished apartment. The Department of Housing and Residential Education’s residential facilities do not close. We serve our students and remain open during all campus holidays and closures. Due to our 12-month operation, staff will work on-call hours when the University is closed or when classes are not in session (ex. during Thanksgiving, Winter Break, and Spring Break). This position is considered an essential employee. In severe weather or emergency situations, the University may suspend classes or close the University. This position would be expected to remain at or report to their facilities as soon as conditions reasonably permit.

Summary of responsibilities:

Staff Supervision

+ Supervise 6 full-time professional staff members.

+ Provide ongoing training, supervision, and regular development of around 80 student staff members (includes front desk staff and RAs).

+ Serve as a role model for all hall staff and residents in personal and professional behaviors.

+ Implement the departmental performance appraisal process with student and professional staff members in your area.

+ Mediate a range of student conflicts, including roommate/ suitemate agreements and maintenance concerns.

+ Actively develop an environment, through dialogue and other educational means, that encourages and fosters a sense of community.

+ Attend all departmental and divisional training sessions and workshops, as required.

Residential Education

+ Lead opening, closing, and semesterly turn process for residence halls within designated area of campus in collaboration with Residential Education Leadership Team.

+ Oversee implementation of strategies that enable student achievement of the goals outlined in the residential curriculum model.

+ Implement academic outreach and support within the residence halls.

+ Meet individually with students to provide personal, social, academic, and co-curricular support that enhances student persistence.

+ Provide leadership, guidance, and support to staff, students, and student groups by guiding their efforts to develop communities and increase their social awareness and sense of responsibility.

+ Collaborate with faculty and staff stakeholders to implement programmatic opportunities in the residence halls within designated areas of campus.

+ Utilize institutional data to assess and respond to student needs.

+ Serve on at least one of the departmental committees such as Recruitment and Selection, Training and Development, Recognition, Departmental Operations, or Atlantic Experience.

Administrative

+ Work directly with the university Admissions office to plan and implement large-scale on-campus visit day events both in the Fall and Spring semesters.

+ Collaborate with other departmental and university offices such as University Police, Counseling and Psychological Services, Campus Life, Campus Dining, Housing Assignments and Contracts, Housing Facilities, or health and wellness units as needed.

+ Attend various departmental meetings on a weekly/biweekly basis.

+ Prepare end-of-semester and end-of-year reports in December and May, respectively.

+ Manage semesterly damage appeals process for designated areas of campus.

+ Maintain presence in the hall and campus community during most business hours and in the evening for staff meetings and programs.

+ Prepare and monitor program and administrative budgets for designated areas of campus.

+ Complete regular community walkthroughs with the residential facilities Assistant Director to gauge and follow up on community and facility needs.

+ Supervise, lead, and manage Residential Education/Housing processes in Opening, Closing, Damage Billing, Health and Safety Inspections, etc.

+ Recommend policy and procedure changes as needed.

+ Assist in various Housing and Residential Education initiatives and programs as needed, which may include occasional nights or weekend commitments.

+ Complete additional duties as assigned to meet departmental and university needs.

Student Conduct

+ Provide case management support for hearing officers for designated area of campus

+ Serve as a student conduct administrator to help create a positive community environment in which students learn from their actions and assume responsibility for their actions.

+ Meet with students in violation of university and residential policies, adjudicate cases, and sanction students.

+ Implement and interpret housing policy to staff and students.

Crisis Intervention

+ Participate in the rotating Leadership on-call system for Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses, responding to emergencies and stakeholder concerns. On-call coverage is on a weekly rotating basis, including times when the university is closed (i.e., federal holidays, Winter Break, Spring Break, and Summer).

+ Use departmental protocol to respond to crises or emergencies, which includes providing guidance to all levels of staff.

+ Provide appropriate post-crisis referrals and follow-up with students and staff.

+ Serve as a resource and referral agent for students and staff with a focus on student success.

Professional Development

+ Take an active role and interest in the professional development of direct reports.

+ Exhibit the ability to engage in in-depth self-reflection and apply what they learned to their professional development

+ Present workshops and training sessions for staff and students.

+ Serve on university, divisional, and departmental committees as requested.

+ Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks ! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

+ Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

+ State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

+ State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) program .

+ Sick Leave Pool Program .

+ Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

+ Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day (https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf)

+ Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in -unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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Minimum Qualifications:

A masters degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience required.

This position requires living on campus in a provided furnished apartment. The Department of Housing and Residential Education’s residential facilities do not close. We serve our students and remain open during all campus holidays and closures. Due to our 12-month operation, staff will work on-call hours when the University is closed or when classes are not in session (ex. during Thanksgiving, Winter Break, and Spring Break). This position is considered an essential employee. In severe weather or emergency situations, the University may suspend classes or close the University. This position would be expected to remain at or report to their facilities as soon as conditions reasonably permit.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

3-5 years of experience working with Housing and Residential Life/Education or Student Affairs.

Salary:

$61,000 - $63,000 per year.

College or Department:

Division of Student Affairs: Residential Education

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Nights and weekends required.

This position is considered an essential employee.

Application Deadline:

2025-05-21

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume

Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.

Florida Atlantic University is where your future begins.

With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, Florida Atlantic University is pushing the boundaries of higher education. At FAU, the faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art and technology in all disciplines. Student success, excellence and community engagement are some of our highest values as a university. These values are prominent throughout FAU's community and are essential to the employee experience. FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service, and reflects this commitment as a key Platform in its 2015 - 2025 Strategic Plan. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes. All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about the vision and mission of FAU, please visit: www.fau.edu

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Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communications assistance call 7-1-1.

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Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers

Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.