Hamilton College, located in central New York, is a highly selective residential liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately
1850. A full-time professional member of the Division of Student Life, the Area Director is responsible for developing and implementing a
comprehensive student development program within residence halls that supports the educational goals of the College. Through thoughtful
integration of these goals, students are challenged to understand and respect different values, perspectives, and identities, meaningfully
engage with the community and the wealth of opportunities offered in and out of the classroom, to accept responsibility for the consequences
of their actions, and to understand the importance of personal wellness and balance.
Staff Development
The Area Director selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates approximately 26 Resident Advisors (RAs) within several residence halls
comprising approximately 650 residents. The Area Director will:
Lead the process for recruiting and hiring the RA staff
Assist with the planning of RA training prior to start of fall and spring semesters
Provide on-going
education and training to RAs with a focus on how best to support the development of their residents and the community within their
buildings
Maintain frequent and individual contact with RAs
Serve as a resource for RAs as they work
with individuals and groups in their halls
Provide direction for RAs to develop community building programs within the
residence halls
Assist RAs with roommate mediation and conflict resolution
Student
Development
Utilizing principles of student development, the Area Director will work with students and colleagues from
a variety of offices across campus to promote a program that fosters student and community development. The Area Director will:
Assist in development of residential community living
Assist in the implementation of a Residential Curriculum
Facilitate the creation of welcoming and respectful residence halls with a commitment to the inclusion of all our diverse
student populations
Help to ensure that residence hall environments are safe and secure
As appropriate,
provide resources and referrals for students with personal and/or academic concerns
Provide direction for communication
and interpretation of College policy
Discuss behavioral concerns with students and refer to College judicial systems as
necessary
Conduct periodic rounds with on-call RAs and ride-alongs with Campus Safety Officers occasionally on weekend
nights
Live on campus and be a visible presence in the residence halls in the evenings and over the weekends at
various College events including RA programs
Administrative Functions
The Area Director
will:
Perform administrative tasks related to maintenance functions, room inventories, damage reporting and follow-up, and
opening and closing of residence halls
Participate in a Professional Staff On-Call Rotation
Plan and
participate in RA selection process
Plan and participate in RA training for fall and spring including in-service trainings
throughout both semesters
Participate in the preparation and implementation of all housing selection processes as
needed
Serve as liaison and resource person for students and other administrators
Participate in
divisional committees
Develop strong, positive relationships with campus partners
Complete other duties
as assigned
Qualifications
A master’s degree in higher education, student personnel,
counseling, or related field, plus previous residence hall experience is required. Experience in a liberal arts setting, knowledge of
student development theory and/or counseling, as well as experience supervising students are preferred. The ideal candidate will have
well-developed interpersonal skills, a talent for innovation, and aptitude in detail orientation. Enthusiasm for engaging with students and
the community with a commitment to supporting diverse students and inclusion are essential.
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