Cochise College Hiring for 63765 Director of Housing and Residence Life at Sierra Vista, AZ Full Time

This position is open until filled with priority given to applications received by 6/28/2022 4pm MST.

Position Summary: The
Director of Housing and Residence Life is responsible for overseeing an engaging residential life operation that provides a positive and
safe living environment that is conducive to living and learning for students, staff, and guests.

Essential
Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and
other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents
of this class.

Duties and Responsibilities: Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this
position:

• Promotes the mission of the college by building a strong culture of community, collaboration and support; coordinates
  and works closely and collaboratively with college officials to offer a seamless, integrated, safe and secure residential life program
• Proactively assesses and analyzes risks to establish priorities, an acceptable level of tolerance, and/or risk avoidance from an
  institutional and program/department perspective.
• Oversees a consistent conduct system within the residence halls, including
  individual and/or review board meetings with an appropriate appeals processes; advises students on issues and questions related to housing
  and residential life, provides information to students in need of professional services, leads crisis intervention and conflict management
  efforts within residence life
• Directs all housing operations functions including specialized program housing; acts as room
  assignment manager, manages student records to support housing processes, plan and implement housing sign ups and roommate matching,
  projects room rates, provides all reports associated with housing operations.
• Selects, trains, develops, and evaluates
  administrators on call, student resident assistants, and desk attendants.
• Directs a dynamic residential life program; advises staff
  and students on matters such as policies, residence rules, program activities and student projects; coordinates “on=call” duty
  rotation for AOC’s and RA’s; processes hall check in/check out; prepares hall occupancy reports; provides vision and leadership
  while ensuring the use of best practices in the residential life program
• Directs ongoing efforts related to learning through shared
  social experiences, enrichment activities, and authentic experiences which foster learning and personal growth for students.
• Manages the operating budget for housing and residential lift; oversees housing and residence life expenditures and provides input
  during budget development
• Works with the Director of Student Leadership and Activities and Director of Athletics in promoting
  campus activities and resources, including game room and athletic events; works the Director of Business Office/Bursar to ensure proper
  charges for room rentals, deposits, and related fees, and student meal plan charges, refunds, etc.
• Assists with strategic planning
  on hall renovation projects; serves on various committees for areas such as food service, residential and student life, campus
  community
• Maintains a visible presence and positive rapport with students, parents, staff, and other community members.
• Maintains a commitment to personal professional growth and learning through research and involvement in professional organizations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

General Expectations: Employees are
expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all
work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously
with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they
relate to this position.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s degree in social
  services, counseling, psychology, or related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US
  Department of Education
• Five years’ related experience, including at least three years’ residence hall experience and
  two years’ experience in a supervisory role

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which
comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities:

• Commitment to the community college mission
• High level of personal integrity
  and professionalism
• Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of current technologies
  and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of and
  ability to enforce college housing procedures, residence life, student government and student disciplinary processes
• Knowledge of
  conflict, crisis management, and counseling techniques
• Knowledge of student development theory
• Skill in behavior
  management and crisis intervention
• Skill in planning, organizing and coordinating activities and events
• Skill preparing,
  monitoring and administering budgets
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial information, recommending solutions and
  implementing results
• Skill in presenting ideas and concepts orally and in writing
• Skill in effective supervisory practices
  and techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful
  manner
• Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations
• Ability to
  multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team environment
• Ability to effectively identify and resolve problems and
  to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive information
• Ability to analyze problems, identifies solutions, and takes
  appropriate action to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes
• Ability to establish and maintain
  effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public

Work
Environment: Work is primarily performed under limited supervision generally in a typical office or housing
setting with appropriate climate controls. Requires living in campus provided housing, working evenings, nights and weekends. Crisis
situations may require 24/7 availability.

Physical Requirements: Essential functions of this
position require lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently lifting
or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds requires a good deal of walking or standing.

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for
details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem solving skills are important

Reports to: Vice President of Student Services