Director of Community Living

Company Description

Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena College community work together to advance the College's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast.  

Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. Siena ranks number one in New York for job placement; top 10 among all Catholic colleges in the country; and among the top three percent of all institutions in the U.S according to the Wall Street Journal. It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn. We hope you'll consider joining us.

Job Description

Siena College is accepting applications for the position of Director of Community Living.  Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Student Life/Dean of Students, the Director of Community Living is responsible for the administration of a comprehensive residential life and student development program grounded in, and supported by, the Franciscan and Catholic traditions and values of the College. The Director will be expected to articulate a vision for a community living program based on the inclusive relational nature of these traditions. Siena College supports a vibrant residential community consisting of approximately 2,500 students in traditional residence halls and townhouse settings, representing approximately 80% of all undergraduate students. The Director is required to participate in an on-call duty rotation and maintain a visible presence on campus, including some events on evenings & weekends. This is a live-on position with the Director residing in a home provided by the College.

Position Summary:

Housing Operations

• Manage the College's 2,500 bed spaces, including implementing the housing processes for new students (Summer & Winter) and returning students (February-March).
• Train Community Living staff to utilize the housing management system to track and monitor occupancy, room changes, meal plans, and other needs. 
• Provide regular updates to campus partners and senior leadership related to housing occupancy and projections.
• Work with the Office of Institutional Research to compile reports, data, and projections needed to accurately plan for future needs.

Community Development

• Establish policies, procedures, and programs that provide for the safety, security, and comfort of residents and promote student retention, student engagement, and academic success.
• Oversee residential programming efforts in conjunction with Assistant Director.
• Coordinate departmental assessment initiatives to collect student feedback and then utilize the data to implement changes to improve the student experience.
• Chair the Community Living Advisory Committee to gather student input and feedback related to residential life and housing, including feedback related to future residence hall renovation projects.

Staff Supervision

• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate a professional staff of 7, including one (1) Assistant Director/Residence Director (dual role), one (1) Area Coordinator, four (4) Residence Directors, and one (1) Office Manager.
• Provide overall leadership for a paraprofessional Community Assistant staff of 66 student leaders and approximately 25 student employees working in the residence halls.

Campus Collaboration & Support

• Cultivate intentional relationships and partnerships with key campus stakeholders including, but not limited to: Facilities Management, Finance & Administration, Academic Success Center, Dining Services, Conference Services, Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, Marketing & Communications, International Programs, Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP), Counseling Center, Student Activities & Leadership Development, Health Services, etc.
• Oversee, with the Vice President of Student Life, the Friar in Residence program to promote opportunities for service, reflection, and worship within the residential life programming model.
• Work closely with the Dean of Students to ensure a consistent and fair implementation of the College's Code of Conduct and Residential Living Guidelines.
• Serve on College committees including the Student Concerns Team, Campus Dining Committee, Orientation Committee, Accommodations Committee, Saint Card Committee, and others as needed.

 Annual salary: $66,400.00

*The hiring salary above represent the College’s good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.

Job Requirements

• Master's degree in higher education or related field;
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive residential life/housing experience;
• Prior on-call emergency response experience;
• Exceptional administrative, organizational, relationship-building, and communication skills;
• A background screening will be required.

On Campus Residence:
The successful candidate will be required to live in an on-campus home (not connected to any residence hall/facility) due to participation in on-call system and evening/weekend commitments. The residence is a 3-bedroom ranch-style home and is partially furnished. The home has 1.5 bathrooms and includes a washer and dryer and dishwasher.

Meal Plan
Candidate will receive a 5 meal per week meal plan.

Additional Information

Benefits:

Siena College offers a generous benefit package to eligible full-time employees.  The benefit package currently includes a retirement plan contribution equal to 10% of an eligible participant's compensation (as defined under the plan) after meeting the plan's eligibility requirements, and tuition reimbursement and exchange opportunities for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents. Eligible college employees currently enjoy a work schedule that includes half-day Fridays in the summer and an expansive holiday schedule, including up to two weeks off during winter break. Other perks currently include complimentary breakfast Thursdays in the dining hall, access to College community lectures and productions, complimentary College gym and library memberships, discounted and complimentary tickets to Siena Division I sporting events, and more. Opportunities for remote work may be available as well.

Siena cares for and values each member of its workforce and actively supports upward mobility. We are a community of Siena Saints, and as we often say, the world needs more Saints.

*Eligibility for individual employee benefits is determined at the time of hire and is subject to the terms and condition of the individual benefit.

Siena College is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission. Siena College is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Siena College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions

Please submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references as part of the online application process. http://siena.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=180924