The Associate Director for Residential Operations is responsible for the direct supervision, training, and evaluation of 3 Assistant Directors (ADs) and the indirect supervision, training, and evaluation of the Area ADs, Residential Community/College Coordinators (RCCs), Graduate Residential College/Community Coordinators (GRCCs), Graduate Assistants, and Resident Assistants. In addition to the essential duties listed, the Associate Directors provide overall vision and leadership in the development of a robust academic and social environment for residents, while creating and maintaining a high level of safety, security, and well-being for all residents.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee five major areas of residential operations including
- Residential Community Standards (judicial)
- Care, Crisis, & Mental Health
- Selection & Training
- Emergency Response & Duty System
- Assessment Initiatives
- Supervise, train, and evaluate 3-4 Assistant Directors (ADs)
- Indirectly supervise, train, and evaluate the RCCs, GRCCs, graduate assistants and Resident Assistants.
- Manage, track, and coordinate the reconciliation of the Assistant Director’s budgets, totaling approximately $1m+
- Participate in a 24/7 on-call duty and emergency response system for the entire USC population of 44,000+ students
- Serve as an appeals and judicial hearing officer within the Residential Review process and campus judicial process
- Provide vision and oversight for Residential Education committees
- Maintain individual meetings with Assistant Directors in your areas
- Provide advice, support, assistance and referrals to all Residential Education staff as well as residents
- Provide resources and support for the Residential Education programs, services, and support systems
- Serve on divisional committees or task forces
- Assist with the future planning and maintenance of residence halls in cooperation with USC Housing
- Maintain a weekly work schedule with periodic weekend and night commitments
- Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director for Residential Education
Qualifications
- Education: Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education/Student Affairs or Human Services field is required.
- Work Experience: minimum of six years of post-Master work experience
- Supervision Experience: minimum of six years of supervisory experience
Compensation
- Salary: commensurate with experience
- Live-In Accommodations: furnished 2 bedroom apartment and partial meal package
- Benefits: full USC benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement
- Pets: allowed to have one dog or cat (see pet policy)
- Professional Development: we believe professional development (both professional and positional) is very important
- Funds: $1,500/year
- ResEd committees: opportunity to chair multiple ResEd committees
- Divisional committees: opportunity to participate on Student Affairs committees