Job Details

Company Description:

The College of Saint Rose is a dynamic institution of higher education, enrolling more than 4,200 students. Located in the City of Albany, the heart of New York State's Capital Region, the College is a private, independent, coeducational institution, defined by dedicated faculty, administrators, staff - all focused on transforming the lives of our students. Through a strong liberal education curriculum, and professional programs, Saint Rose serves four-year and transfer students and working professionals in undergraduate, graduate degree and advanced certificate programs in four academic schools: Arts and Humanities; Business; Education; and Mathematics and Sciences. The College is preparing to celebrate its Centennial in 2020 with the launch of the 2016-2020 Strategic Plan which focuses on global connectedness, student success and fostering creativity and innovation.

Guided by our founders and continuing sponsors, the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, the College is proud of its mission of service to the urban community. As an institution that values inclusion, we seek to attract and employ individuals who reflect the cultural diversity found within our student body, and across the nation and globe.

Job Description:

The primary purpose of this position is to supervise a staff of Resident Assistants assigned to our college residential facilities. In this live-in position, your role will include the selection and training of Resident Assistants, ensuring residents receive necessary services such as counseling, programming complimentary to their academic endeavors as well as participation in the overall planning and management of the Residence Life programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate and provide feedback to Resident Assistant staff both in an on-going and annual evaluation process.


• Meet with students and serve as a student conduct hearing officer in disciplinary situations; impose appropriate student conduct sanctions and/or personal counseling in response to these situations in consultation with the Student Conduct Coordinator and the Director of Residence Life.


• Respond to emergency calls on a 24-hour basis.


• Participate in a rotation on-call duty roster and be available by phone when on duty.


• Resolve walk-in and phone-in problems of students, parents, and campus community.


• Support student staff in assessing student needs to design, plan and implement programs dealing with a variety of issues including diversity, alcohol and others.


• Manage operational functions of the residence halls, including damage assessment, maintenance requests, reporting and billing, hall openings and closings, room checks, and follow up regarding housekeeper and facilities requests.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree; Master's Degree preferred


• At least 2-3 years experience as a residence assistant


• Background in supervision, crisis intervention and student development desired.


• Excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact with varying levels of college staff, faculty, students, vendors and service personnel, and the general public.


• Evidence of strong organizational, management and teamwork skills.


• Evidence of strong administrative and computer skills.


• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.


• Demonstrated interest in working with diverse students and staff from a variety of backgrounds.

Additional Information:

Live-in position; on call 24 hours

Two positions will be available. The exact start date to be determined but no earlier than July 2018.

In addition to salary, compensation includes the following additional elements:

• Fully furnished apartment including utilities, local phone, cable, internet, and access to free laundry.


• An equivalent of $1,190 annualized meal allowance


• Opportunity to have a pet on-campus

Comprehensive health and dental benefits, generous time off, a tuition remission plan to further enhance your knowledge and skills, retirement plans through TIAA, and wellness programs including the use of our fitness center.

The College of Saint Rose values diversity and abides by federal, state and local law in admissions, employment and all services and programs provided. It does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion/creed, disability, age, national/ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, military status, domestic violence victim status, or any other condition established by law.

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