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41740BR

Extended Job Title:

Assistant Director

Position Description:

Performs varied and complex administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and/or program. Requires independent judgment and application of established policies and procedures. Works under general supervision with evaluation based on overall results obtained.

Requisition ID:

41740BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

Residence Hall Operations and Institutional Support (35%)

+ Collaborate with fellow Assistant Director for Residential Living to ensure consistency across areas.

+ Serve as liaison to internal areas within University Student Housing as assigned (Facilities or Welcome Center).

+ Provide oversight to implementation of all major processes for residence hall management in assigned area (opening, closing, breaks and transitions, budget, conduct/crisis/emergency procedures, etc.).

+ Co-lead monthly Senior Specialist meetings with a focus on professional development of administrative staff.

+ Address parent concerns which are unable to be resolved by in-hall staff.

+ Work with staff teams to conduct monthly inventories of in-hall supplies (blood born pathogens kits, flood kits, emergency bags, etc.).

+ Coordinate ordering of supplies to restock as necessary. Meet with the finance team for monthly budget tracking meetings to ensure staff compliance and fiscal responsibility.

+ Conduct weekly hall walk-throughs for assigned area.

+ Demonstrate support for departmental initiatives through attendance at events including, but not limited to: Learning Community Events, Casino Night, Safe Treat, Spring Fling, End of Year Celebration, Staff Recruitment Events, Training, etc.

+ Attend one Learning Community (LC) meeting per LC in assigned area per semester.

Supervision (30%)

+ Recruit, train, directly supervise, develop & evaluate 5 full-time, entry level Residence Life Coordinators.

+ Support and recognize the work of your direct and indirect reports in ways that showcase their strengths and accomplishments.

+ Provide indirect supervision and meet regularly with area Graduate Hall Coordinators and full-time Senior Specialists, including monthly one-on-one meetings.

+ Provide indirect supervision and advising to additional departmental full-time, graduate, and undergraduate staff, ACUHO-I interns, and student leaders.

Administration (25%)

+ Provide administrative oversite for area functions including but not limited to budget management, 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 the effectiveness of area initiatives.

+ Serve as a member of the Transitions, Breaks & Closings (TBC) committee.

+ Advise, chair or serve on departmental or ResLife committees or liaison opportunities, as assigned.

On-Call/Emergency Response (10%)

+ 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 to 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.

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

4000

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Schedule Details:

M-F: 8am-5pm; travel as needed for training, conferences, and recruiting; as needed for on-call, emergency response, peak times

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree. Three or more years of progressive Residence Life experience or in a related field. Two years of full-time staff supervision.

Department:

University Student Housing

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

First line Managers

Shift:

Day

Required Qualifications:

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

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Safety Information:

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

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.

EEO Statement:

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

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.