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Job Location
: Midway University – Midway, KY
Position Type : Full Time
Description
Director of Residence Life
Midway University is seeking a Director of Residence Life. This
position became open due to an internal transfer. We are looking for someone who can lead in a future-focused, fast-paced, student-centered
environment. Founded in 1847, Midway University provides a career-focused education grounded in the liberal arts to over 1900 students in
traditional programs as well as undergraduate and graduate programs for working adults offered in-seat and online. The campus is in Midway,
Kentucky and is 14 miles outside Lexington. Midway University has experienced significant enrollment growth since 2016 and has managed
several construction and renovation projects without incurring new debt to sustain that growth.
The Director of Residence Life
is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, supportive, and engaging residential student experience. They must possess exceptional
organizational and communication skills to provide outstanding student service and support. They will assist the Dean of Students with the
administrative functions of the student conduct process and plays an integral role in addressing student concerns and behaviors outside the
classroom. This role oversees two professional live-in Hall Directors and works closely with other Student Affairs staff, Campus Security,
Business Office, and Campus Dining.
Responsibilities include:
- Oversee all managerial aspects of a housing and residence life program, including student room and board
billing, tracking, and reporting building and room occupancy, housing assignments, housing exemptions, and room assignments. - Provide comprehensive oversight and development of residence life programming and events, including hall events facilitated by Hall
Directors and Resident Assistants, to cultivate an engaging and inclusive campus living and learning environment in conjunction with the
broader campus community to achieve shared programming goals. - Serve as a primary liaison for the Student Affairs office with
Facilities and Campus Dining, including but not limited to addressing maintenance and custodial issues, assigning student meal plans, and
facilitating student activity and event food or space reservations. - Serve as a disciplinary hearing officer, hearing violations of
residence life policy, and is proactive in addressing issues in campus housing.
Qualifications
Required: A bachelor’s degree and two years of professional housing experience or a degree in college student personnel, higher education or related field is required. Must have or be
able to obtain CPR and AED training and certification; Must become an approved driver for campus events and maintain active driver status;
must be able to detect noise and community disturbances within the residence halls.
Preferred: A masters degree in college student personnel, higher education or related field and five
years of progressive housing experience is preferred.
This position will require significant evening and weekend hours.
Midway University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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