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Head of Upper School Job Location Crystal Upper School - Hillsborough, CA Description Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Crystal Springs Uplands School is a 6-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two distinct campuses in Hillsborough and Belmont, CA with 125 employees. Our deeply connected culture and community celebrates scholarship, strives for balance, and fosters inclusion. The Professional Adult Community (PAC) is an experienced, collaborative group of employees who are committed to the mission and core values of the school. Crystal is full of kind, curious learners (adults and students alike) who are passionate about the school’s mission of transformative teaching and meaningful connections. We are committed to the work required to create more equitable systems and foster inclusive environments so that all members of our community can thrive together. MISSION STATEMENT Through transformative teaching and meaningful connections, we empower kind, curious learners to thrive together. CORE VALUES We Celebrate Scholarship - The foundation of Crystal is academic excellence. We Seek Growth Challenges - Our culture says try it. We Foster Kindness & Inclusion - Crystal is a caring and diverse community. We Strive for Balance - A holistic approach to well-being is integral to our mission. We Engage with Enthusiasm - With unbounded spirit, we give our best effort every day and pay it forward to our community. We Lead with Humility - Being grateful and open-minded, we pursue lifelong learning. The ideal candidate will have experience working in dynamic settings serving multiple constituents. A successful candidate in this position will: Share a commitment to upholding Crystal’s core values and working in an inclusive school environment Work collaboratively with colleagues and engage effectively with all constituents Bring robust organizational, technological, and communication skills JOB SUMMARY Crystal seeks a full-time exempt (1.0 FTE, 12-month) Head of Upper School. The Head of Upper School advances and enhances the organization by: providing compelling leadership, supervision, strategy and mission-alignment for all aspects of the Upper School experience as this role is responsible for the day-to-day operation and programming for the Upper School. working closely with direct reports to identify and implement innovative approaches to support a dynamic Upper School experience and ensure student and employee well-being are a high priority. partnering with the Head of School and peers to advance the development of an increasingly equitable and inclusive environment. connecting with families to build and maintain relational trust and to support community development. ensuring high-quality teaching and advising, as well as curricular and co-curricular development. This is the job for you if you… excel at relationship building: you thrive within a diverse community and understand the importance of deep listening, catalyzing growth in individuals and teams, and meeting communities where they are, particularly given the challenges of the past few years. know how to advance an inspiring vision: you draw clear lines for others to see how their work connects to the mission of the organization and advances the vision in a way that is motivating and meaningful. love to catalyze change and foster innovation: you understand the challenges and opportunities that come with change management and have the patience and perseverance to masterfully execute innovative initiatives while helping people along with change. And for you, when it comes to innovation, there’s nothing like a good brainstorm! do all your work through a lens of equity and inclusion: you are committed to designing sustainable systems, structures, and processes to ensure all members of the Crystal community can thrive together through a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. shift with ease between the micro and the macro: your wheelhouse is to zoom in and zoom out, maintaining the day-to-day operations and detail-oriented project management while ensuring space and institutional capacity for creative big-picture thinking. Key Job Competencies Change Management: Prepares, supports, and guides people effectively through organizational changes across all levels of the school to align organizational behavior, actions, and ideologies and achieve the school’s strategic goals. Developing Others: Ability to effectively support the growth and development of students/adults across all levels of the organization. Innovation: Imagines or realizes something new that helps to advance the strategic objectives of the organization. Introduces new ways of looking at problems. Can take a creative idea and put it into practice. Embraces diverse perspectives to promote or nurture innovation. Fosters interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary work. Collaboration: The interpersonal and intrapersonal qualities one will leverage to collectively solve a problem or make progress toward a common goal. The ability to work with others to complete a project or task or develop ideas or processes. Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Analyzes and integrates trends and patterns based on diverse information and perspectives to determine the root causes of problems, identify the best course of action, and prioritize efforts. Develops new insights and formulates creative solutions, considering the impact and implications of recommendations in the context of overall vision, goals, and objectives. Leadership: Leads others in a way that masterfully leverages their strengths and manages liabilities, skillfully promotes collaboration, effectively navigates conflict, and inspires and motivates. Knows how to engage and retain employees, conduct difficult conversations, and manage operations. Models ethical behavior and the mission and core values of the institution. Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as deep listening skills to gain understanding. Cultural Competence: Possesses and applies the skills, values, and principles that acknowledge, respect, contribute, and work effectively across cultural differences. Recognizes the unique value, perspectives, strengths, and challenges of every person who comes to the Crystal community. Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates high levels of self/social awareness, self-management, empathy, and curiosity. Qualifications Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. School Operations Collaborates closely with the Head of Middle School and Associate Head for Institutional Programs and Initiatives to ensure program alignment and community development/relational trust between campuses to advance “One Crystal” Partners with Human Resources and Department Heads on hiring, evaluations and growth plans for Upper School teachers Delivers all aspects of the Upper School academic program, including course staffing, daily schedule determination, attendance oversight, and emergency operations management Determines and makes assignments for annual faculty committees/task forces Supports and advances the strategic plan, incorporated into all aspects of programming and operations Programming Monitors student workload and experience, making needed changes throughout the year Liaises with the US Student Support Team (US Director of Student Equity and Engagement, Director of Student Wellness and US Director of Academic Support) for students with academic, emotional and/or social issues Makes final decisions on student discipline issues via the Judiciary Committee Coordinates surveys, awards, and evaluations of programming Oversees key programming and policies related to the Upper School, including course selection, expectations assembly, final exams, handbooks, faculty and students orientation, and Professional Adult Community (PAC) professional development days Works with Director of College Counseling and US Director of Teaching and Learning on academic program Works with the US Director of Student Equity and Engagement on advisor and advisee placements Point person for newly admitted Upper School students Plans the Opening Day (first day of school) and Upper School Moving Up Ceremony (last day of school). Participates in 12th grade Commencement. Envisions and implements curricular change in collaboration with the US Director of Teaching and Learning Relationships Designs formal platforms/opportunities to listen deeply to feedback from students, employees, and families Regularly communicates relevant information to parents via a weekly communique Communicates relevant information to US faculty and staff via a weekly communique (entitled the PAC Up) and regular campus meetings Facilitates communication between parents, students, teachers and advisors Works with the Crystal Family Association to coordinate and deliver parent education efforts Speaks at a variety of events including Back-to-School Night and Admission Open Houses Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Serve as a member of the DEI Leadership Team in support of advancement of DEI strategies and initiatives Participates in and encourages ongoing DEI professional development Board Provides bi-monthly reports to the Board of Trustees on progress in the Upper School Serves on Board Committees and provides input and data, as needed Supervision Directly supervise US Director of Student Equity and Engagement, US Program Manager, Director of College Counseling, US Director of Academic Support, and US Director of Teaching and Learning Runs Upper School Leadership Team meetings to support team building, advancement of strategic priorities, and professional development Provides resources and strategy for professional development opportunities for all Upper School employees Observes teachers in the classroom and provides feedback through evaluation tools in collaboration with the US Director of Teaching and Learning and Department Heads Meetings/Committees Attends and participates in meetings/committees as needed/assigned. Regular meetings include: 1:1 Meetings with the Head of School, Head of Middle School, Associate Head for Institutional Programs and Initiatives, and direct reports Senior Leadership Team DEI Leadership Team Travel Required Light travel between the MS and US campuses Other duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Required education and experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 5+ years of experience working in education or similar field 3+ years in an independent school environment 5+ years of supervisory experience/leading teams Experience working in dynamic settings serving multiple constituents Commitment to fostering equitable and inclusive environments Demonstrated ability and experience in: helping to shape a positive culture leading teams and accomplishing work through others initiating and leading change, including motivating others, managing the key drivers of change, and overcoming obstacles Strong coaching and facilitation skills Strong technology skills with Google Workspace, Microsoft Suite, and Zoom Preferred education and experience Master’s degree or equivalent work experience Physical demands and work environment Load and unload materials Lift, carry and hold up to 10 lbs Bend and twist at waist, stoop, crouch, squat Crouch, kneel, and work with knees bent Stretch and lift above the head Stand for up to 2 hours Affirmative Action/EEO Statement Crystal Springs Uplands School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Salary and Benefits This is a full time (40 hours/week), career position, and eligible for 12-month employee benefits. This position is an exempt position. The annual salary for this position is within the range of $160,000 - $225,000 and will be based on work experience and education. The recruitment period will remain open until sufficient resumes have been received and may close at any time a sufficient pool of highly qualified candidates has been established. First consideration will be given to individuals who apply before March 24, 2025. The ideal start date for this position is July 7, 2025. To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/6082955

Student Food Pantry Coordinator Job no: 535048 Work type: Officer of Administration Location: Eugene, OR Categories: Administrative/Professional, Administrative/Office Support, Student Life/Services, Planning/Project Management Department: Office of the Dean of Students Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing Salary: $52,000-$54,000/year Compensation Band: OS-OA04-Fiscal Year 2024-2025 FTE: 1.0 Application Review Begins March 24, 2025 Special Instructions to Applicants ​​A complete application must include the following: ​1. A cover letter summarizing your interest and how you meet or exceed the requirements of the position. ​2. A resume with detailed employment history, including the month and year for the start and end dates of each role. ​3. Names and contact information for three professional references, one of which is current or, if not currently working, a most recent supervisor.​ Department Summary The Division of Student Life supports the University's academic mission through comprehensive programs and services that promote and advance student learning and success, while fostering an inclusive and vibrant campus community. Student Life includes four major departments, the Office of the Dean of Students, Erb Memorial Union, and Physical Education & Recreation, and University Health Servies. Student Life also runs a number of key programs, including Parent and Family Programs, Major Student Events (Commencement, Homecoming, University Day), Fraternity and Sorority Life, Counseling, Health Promotion, Multicultural and Identity Based Support Services, Student Engagement & Success (Student Government), Student Conduct and Community Standards, and Support for Students in Crisis and Students of Concern. The Office of the Dean of Students is committed to advancing student learning that builds community. The Office of the Dean of Students is a learning organization that creates engaging environments to transform student learning; encourages a caring and safe community that increases our students' abilities to learn and make healthy choices; promotes inclusiveness, supports the success and growth of all students; prepares students to think critically, practice skills, and clarify values--all of which they can use throughout their lifetime; and enriches the student experience. The programs reporting to the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students work with Student Life staff, student groups, and other members of the university community in the development of curricular and co-curricular opportunities that assure the integration of academic and student life. Position Summary The Student Food Pantry Coordinator plays a pivotal role in the Basic Needs Program under the Office of the Dean of Students. Using a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach, the coordinator works to eliminate basic needs insecurities and reduce barriers to student success by developing programs and processes that serve students with dignity and respect. Key responsibilities include managing the daily operations of the on-campus food pantry, supervising student staff, coordinating volunteers, and maintaining inventory. The coordinator will collaborate with campus partners to align pantry services with broader food insecurity initiatives, refer students to appropriate resources, and evaluate the pantry's performance regularly. Additional duties include fostering relationships with local food distributors, organizing food drives, overseeing the pantry budget, ensuring health and safety compliance, and planning educational and outreach events. This position emphasizes leadership, innovation, and collaboration to empower students and promote equitable access to essential resources. This position will require occasional trips to off-campus locations such as grocery stores and food banks. Ideally, candidates will have a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain UO Driver Certification. The position reports to the Assistant Program Director of Basic Needs. Minimum Requirements • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of skills, experience, and/or education. • One year of professional experience managing programs, projects, or services related to food security, basic needs or student support in a higher education, non-profit, or government setting. Professional Competencies • An understanding of food insecurity issues, particularly as they impact college students and historically underserved populations. • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, in writing and in person, to a wide range of audiences • Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects and proficient use of computer applications to manage caseload. • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice, with the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. • Ability to mentor and motivate team members, fostering a collaborative and respectful work culture. • Ability to identify challenges, develop solutions, and adapt protocols to improve and sustain pantry operations. • Strong attention to detail, ethical decision-making, and commitment to confidentiality. • Dependability and accountability in managing resources, budgets, and services effectively. Preferred Qualifications • Master's degree in relevant field • Experience managing a food pantry or other food security initiative • Knowledge of cultural factors and systems influencing poverty, homelessness, and food insecurity • Demonstrated knowledge of food justice and strategies to alleviate food insecurity in marginalized populations • Experience working with diverse college students in a university or college environment • Experience with resource generation or fundraising • Experience collecting and analyzing data to create and improve programs and services FLSA Exempt: Yes All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits. The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at mailto:uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112. UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed https://investigations.uoregon.edu/reporting. In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report. To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6002433 jeid-aa197f6ab98aa946889800ca7da2a783

Assistant Dean of Students, Case Manager SUNY Oswego's Office of the Dean of Students (ODS) champions the student experience, ensures student success, and offers dynamic student engagement opportunities that ensure an inclusive, healthy, and safe learning environment for all students. Our team advocates for students as they navigate personal and educational challenges and responds to the emerging needs of our diverse students. The ODS supports a holistic network of care and cultivates collaborative partnerships to forward campus-wide efforts that integrate academic and student life; seeks to ensure that sufficient support networks for all students exist; engage with students in their campus communities; and support the implementation of a campus-wide focus on well-being. The Office of the Dean of Students at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill a full time Assistant Dean of Students - Case Manager. Posting Date: January 28, 2025 Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Compensation: https://www.suny.edu/hr/compensation/salary/ $60,000 (SL-3) commensurate with experience plus full New York State benefits package. Benefit Information: The State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package. This is a United University Professions (UUP) position. https://www.suny.edu/benefits/ for more information on benefits for full-time United University Professions (UUP) professional staff. Date of Appointment: As soon as possible Description of Responsibilities: Reporting to the Associate Dean of Students, the Assistant Dean of Students Case Manager serves as a resource, advocate, and liaison for a diverse population of students and works with a wide variety of student issues. This position provides case management for all students including undergraduate, graduate, online and Syracuse Campus students experiencing significant difficulties that impact their ability to successfully function at the University. This individual assists students in navigating campus and community services; plans and provides a variety of interventions, referrals, and follow-up services; serves as a resource to University colleagues; and helps to provide quality integrated support for students. The Assistant Dean of Students Case Manager plays an integral role in promoting an increase in learning, persistence, and graduation by holistically addressing students' college experiences. As such, this person provides individualized outreach to students based on identified risk factors including academic, financial, and social and assists them in developing realistic goals that will contribute to academic and personal success in college. This individual builds and maintains professional relationships with students that foster developmental conversations, performs proactive and reactive communication, and motivates students to achieve educational and personal goals. The case manager will actively engage with and assist key faculty and administrators across divisions to connect students to relevant university resources, and coordinate with those offices to advocate on the student's behalf, when necessary. This position coordinates care, interventions, and social support with appropriate referrals and follow-up services within a broad network of campus and community resources. In collaboration with Student Affairs and other campus staff, this position provides a safe, welcoming, accessible, and affirming environment for all SUNY Oswego students. Key duties and responsibilities: • Provide case management functions within the Office of the Dean of Students that respond to the needs of students encountering disruptions due to personal or academic challenges, including medical leave of absence, general leaves and withdrawals, injury or illness, student emergency fund applications, child care needs and housing insecurity/homelessness. • Assist students in resolution of urgent and non-urgent needs. Make contact with appropriate resources to connect students to services/departments. Provide follow up as needed. Manage documentation of interventions and support provided. • Assist in meeting with students and distributing emergency funds to students experiencing financial emergency. • In role as the Homeless Liaison for the campus, serve as a touch point for students who are unhoused or experiencing housing insecurity, connect them with available resources, and follow them to ensure they are on track with their academics. • Assess and identify issues and barriers individuals who are unhoused are encountering and advocate for resources, policies and procedures that support unhoused students including partnering with local organizations, accessing on-campus services and finding external resources. • Institute best practices to identify students experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness and ensure that they have information about financial aid, support services, health services, housing resources offered by the college and external housing, and other community-based resources, including public benefits. • Ensure homeless students are aware of their rights and protections, including eligibility as independent students for financial aid. • Liaise with K-12 McKinney-Vento liaisons to identify incoming students who are experiencing or have experienced homelessness, and assist with a successful transition to higher education. • Support departmental assessment and planning and use assessment data to inform programs, practice and protocols, for continuous improvement. • Report requested data regarding de-identified information about homelessness and housing insecurity. • Supervise Graduate Assistant and/or undergraduate students to engage them in work related to outreach, assessment, supportive education and services. • Provide referrals and maintain an accurate directory of campus and community resources available to students (including Oz Concern Navigator). Review resources on a regular basis and revise or enhance information provided. • Build and maintain positive collaborative relationships with University staff and outside agencies to provide care coordination and support through advocacy and referrals. Serve as liaison and consultant to faculty, staff, and students as it relates to supporting the diverse needs of student wellbeing through a diversity and inclusion framework that ensures equity and access for all students, especially marginalized groups of students. • Outreach to campus through orientations, departmental meetings, student organizations, etc. to inform members of the campus community on how to identify students who might be struggling with housing insecurity and connect them to the homeless liaison, interventions and referral processes. • Support the campus food, clothing and toiletry pantry, SHOP (Students Helping Oz Peers) and participate in the SHOP Advisory Board. • Interpret University policy regarding students and make recommendations when policy changes are needed. • Collaborate within the Division and in conjunction with campus partners to develop programming and services to respond to the needs of all student populations and support an inclusive and welcoming university community. • Participate in professional development opportunities. • Participate in Departmental, Divisional and Institutional committee work as assigned. SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego's https://ww1.oswego.edu/diversity/ As such, the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues. Job Requirements: Required Qualifications: • Master's Degree in education, counseling, social work, public health, or a related field. • 3 years of experience in Higher Education or related field. • Demonstrated commitment to serving students through care and compassion to support student success. • Demonstrated ability to work with persons of diverse social, cultural, economic, and international backgrounds in support of student services, wellbeing and learning. • Capacity to multitask and prioritize tasks to accommodate the immediate needs of the student. Ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders from students to campus leaders in the support, promotion, and advocacy of student wellbeing. • Must have the ability to troubleshoot and exercise sound judgment and confidentiality; interact professionally with others using tact and discretion. Preferred Qualifications: • Two or more years of full-time case management experience in a higher education setting, including direct service to students. • Progressive leadership experience including supervision of graduate and undergraduate students. Experience overseeing programs and services designed to support unhoused or housing insecure students. At SUNY Oswego we value the diversity found in each member of our campus community and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity, our mission is to foster an environment which respects, embraces and promotes cultural competence, civil discourse and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world. For more information see SUNY Oswego's https://ww1.oswego.edu/diversity/ As a candidate seeking consideration you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions) Additional Information: Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction. Please https://www.oswego.edu/human-resources/non-discrimination-policy to see our full non-discrimination policy. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office by calling 315-312-2230 or emailing mailto:hr@oswego.edu. For Campus Safety information, please https://www.oswego.edu/police/annual-report to see the Annual Security and Fire Report (Clery). SUNY Oswego is a smoke free/tobacco/e-cigarette free campus. https://www.oswego.edu/human-resources/sites/human-resources/files/tobacco_smoke_free_policy_final.pdf for further policy details, including education and cessation resources. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at mailto:info@oer.ny.gov. Search Chair: Corie Kohlbach, Search Chair at http://corie.kohlbach@oswego.edu Visa sponsorship not available for this position To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5961210

Salary Range:  Annual salary - $47,112.  This is a live-in position. Other benefits include a meal allowance of $2,300 per year (twelve months); relocation allowance up to $800 (new employees must be a minimum of 50 miles or more to be eligible for relocation assistance); access to professional development funds; partially furnished one bedroom/one bathroom apartment, including laundry, utilities, expanded television service and internet; and comprehensive package of University health, tuition and retirement benefits. About SMU SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs. SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools:  Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences ,  Cox School of Business ,  Lyle School of Engineering ,  Meadows School of the Arts ,  Simmons School of Education and Human Development ,  Dedman School of Law ,  Perkins School of Theology  and  Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies . SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence. Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities.  SMU’s relationship with Dallas  – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact. SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry. About the Position: This role is an on-campus, in-person position. The Residential Community Director provides leadership in developing and sustaining positive academically focused residential communities and in successfully accomplishing administrative functions required in managing a university residence community. Position is live-in and reports to an Associate Director for Residential Life. The position serves in an on-call rotation. Essential Functions: Trains, supervises, and evaluates the job performance of student staff. Conducts regularly scheduled individual and group staff meetings. Provides development and accountability for student leaders.  Develops a personal knowledge of individual residents to better provide assistance and related support. Assists with retention efforts. Serves as a case manager through the Caring Community Connections program. Provides conflict mediation and parent interaction to resolve student issues.  Assesses needs of residents. Provides and facilitates programming (including at least one large-scale signature event program yearly) in support of the Residential Commons tradition to promote a positive living and learning environment that fosters a sense of belonging. Advises commons council and student leaders. Leads and/or serves on one or more RLSH (and potentially Student Affairs) committees. Meets regularly with supervisor and other RLSH staff. Develops a relationship with FIR and supports their connection to the leadership team and programmatic efforts. Serves as Conduct Officer for student conduct cases occurring in residential areas. Performs related duties as assigned or required to meet RLSH and University goals. Coordinates building operations. Assists with occupancy management, including but not limited to managing room and hall changes, check-in and check-out activity, etc. Monitors physical condition of assigned areas and reports work requests and desired facility improvements per established procedures. Manages budget and financial paperwork including purchasing and expense reports. Assists in major annual processes, e.g., staff selection, assessments, and serves on the on-call rotation to manage student and facilities emergencies, etc.   Qualifications   Education and Experience: A Master's degree is required.  A degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Counseling in Higher Education or related field is preferred.  Previous experience in Residence Life (full time or graduate) is preferred. Experience working in Student Affairs, a residential college setting or working with academic and faculty partners is also preferred. Experience supervising student staff is a plus.  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills. Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.   Candidate must be able to establish and maintain effective and collaborative supervisory and collegial working relationships. Candidate must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends, and serve in an on-call rotation and also be willing and able to live in and be a presence in the community. Candidate proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) is essential.  Physical and Environmental Demands: Sit for long periods of time Deadline to Apply: Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by February 9, 2025. This position is open until filled.  EEO Statement: SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601,  accessequity@smu.edu . Benefits: SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of  health and related benefit s. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of  wellness programs  to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution. SMU is committed to providing an array of  retirement programs  that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU. The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of  professional and personal development opportunities , including  tuition benefits .