Director of International Education jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

Department: Residential Life Office
Duration of Position: Full year / Full time
Work Schedule:
Employee Type: Administrator
Posting Date: 01/12/2022
Union Representation: Not Applicable
Posting Number: AS176P
Pay Rate:

About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar is deeply committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, diversity and inclusiveness. Vassar seeks to create a pluralistic community for all staff, faculty and students. Vassar College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer, and applications from women, individuals with disabilities and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.Note: Vassar College has a universal vaccination policy requiring a COVID-19 vaccination, including a booster, for all employees except for those exempt for medical or religious reasons.

Position Summary and Responsibilities
The Director of Residential Education Services is responsible for the overall administration of a comprehensive Residential Education program. Through the supervision of House Advisors, the Director will provide oversight and leadership to establish an atmosphere conducive to living the mission of Vassar College. The Director of Residential Education will work collaboratively with various campus constituents on programs related and essential to the residential house model. This is a live-on position. LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGIC PLANNING

• Guide the vision for student support, community development and resource delivery in the residential Houses and apartment areas.
• Manage the design of a renewed professional staff structure.
• Work with Residential Operations and Facilities Operations to better understand building/renovation considerations.
• Develop and lead strategic planning activities and implementation for the Residential Education. Convey and facilitate strategic changes within in area and for the departments.
• Ensure integration of Residential Education efforts with those of other complimentary Dean of College Areas including but not limited to Dean of Studies/First Year, First Year Experience, Student Growth and Engagement, Career Development, Health and Advocacy, and Student Conduct.
• Serve on College wide committees as needed.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

• Help oversee and create a positive and cohesive residential program that supports interpersonal development, health promotion, and programming.
• Lead weekly Residential Education team meetings and maintain weekly one-on-ones with each house advisor.
• Assist with the House Fellow program and serve as the liaison to the program as needed.
• Provide direction for bi-annual student fellow and house team training series.
• Center inclusive and equitable practices with students and campus partners.

STUDENT AND EMERGENCY SUPPORT

• Serve as (Back-up) Administrator on-Call.
• Support to House Advisors with the Student Support Network and the Administrator-on-Call (AOC) system including scheduling.
• Serve on Student Support Network (Behavioral Intervention Team).

TEAM MANAGEMENT

• Make recommendations to Associate Dean of the College, Student Living and Wellness, in the formulation of department budget allocations.
• Forecast and manage resources and budget for Residential Education.
• Oversee major maintenance planning, requests, allocations, expenditures and reconciliations for the functional areas of responsibility (primarily house fellows and advisors).
• Manage performance of house advisors by setting expectations and goals, monitoring progress, and providing feedback and accountability.
• Oversee the management of recruitment, hiring, training, and performance improvement of all house team members (professional and student) within the residential education area.
• Oversee the development, communication and implementation of house advisor performance and evaluation standards.
• Consult with human resources as needed regarding concerns and compliance.

Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, identity-development, and equity.
• Excellent critical thinking, oral and written communication skills.
• Skill in negotiating, exchanging ideas, information and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs.
• Expertise in conflict resolution and mediation and capacity to address nuanced problems with sensitivity and sound judgement.
• Experience teaching and ability to implement training.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to form and maintain cooperative working rapports with students, staff, faculty and administrators of various social, cultural and educational backgrounds.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in student development, higher education, or related field.
• 3-5 years of residential life and student affairs professional experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants
To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.

For full consideration applicants should apply by:

All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/2378.