Working at PCA&D

Job Title: Associate Director of Housing & Residence Life

Division/Department: Student Life

Reports To: Associate Dean of Student Life & Dean of Students

FLSA: Exempt (Salaried)

Overview

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D) seeks an Associate Director of Housing & Residence Life (ADHRL) to support the Student Life division. This role will be part of the Student Life division, which is comprised of the Associate Vice President (AVP) of Academic Affairs & Dean of Students, Associate Dean of Student Life (ADSL), Student Success Advisor, Student Engagement Coordinator, and Housing & Residence Life Coordinator.

The ADHRL is co-supervised by the Associate Dean of Student Life and AVP of Academic Affairs & Dean of Students and is the supervisor for the Housing & Residence Life Coordinator.

This role oversees both the day to day operations of residence life and housing as well as the larger vision of the department and college.

The Associate Director of Residence Life & Housing duties include the following:

• Ensure students growth and success in affirming communities that support academic learning, personal growth, and leadership development.
• Assess student needs and assist all Student Life team members in identifying creative ways of meeting those needs.
• Promote the safety and security of residential students, specifically by upholding college and residential policies.
• Supports division and College compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and Middle States Commission on Higher Education requirements,
• The Associate Director serves alongside staff in participating in on-call responsibilities, supporting student success, participating in the College governance process, assessing program quality, drafting division reports, conducting student satisfaction surveys, and contributing PCA&D’s culture of collaboration, inter-divisional support, open and collegial communication, and transparency.

Specific Responsibilities includes:

Day-to-Day & Annual Operations

• Manage first-year housing applications and organize assignments for release in July
• Organize returning student housing selection, promotion, and execution with support and direction from the ADSL in March
• Facilitate room changes with RAs, HRL coordinator, and appropriate offices
• Maintain and update key inventory
• Work closely with maintenance teams from PCA&D, James Street Housing, and Moravian University to maintain strong relationships, communication, and adherence to differing agreements
• Build and implement a framework for summer housing
• Support and organize fall and spring move-ins, winter checkout, and end of year move-out
• Oversees the Residence Life budget and works closely with the ADSL on spending and reconciliation of spending
• Strictly maintain and update the housing roster, being sure to inform all parties and departments impacted by changes

Policies & Procedures

• Oversee the maintenance of, updates and changes to, marketing, promotion, and enforcement of Residence Life & Housing policies, procedures, and regulations
• Promote, market, and enforce policies and procedures
• Student conduct meetings

Supervision, Hiring, & Training

• Supervise a team of Resident Advisors (RAs) who live in on campus housing
• Meet weekly with the team and regularly with RAs 1:1
• Conduct evaluations with RAs in the fall to determine their status and ability to return the following year
• Interview and hire new RAs in February
• Organize, facilitate, and run RA training in the fall before move-in and welcome week, and spring RA training as needed
• Provide support to RAs during their on-call shifts and roommate mediations as needed

Programming

• Grow the residential life curriculum as it best suits the needs of the student population
• Support the RAs vision for programming with their respective communities
• Support, attend, and promote Student Life programming and events
• Support organization and management of RA programming as needed

Conduct & Care Support

• Live on campus and serve in the professional staff on-call rotation with Associate Dean of Student Life, Student Success Advisor, and Student Engagement Coordinator
• Respond to crisis reports and follow up/report as needed
• Conduct wellness checks and support Health & Safety Inspections as needed

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Master’s Degree and Residence Life experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of two to three years experience working with college students in housing, programming, learning development, professional practices and/or crisis management.
• Experience working at a small college is a plus.
• Communicate effectively to all groups through both verbal and written channels.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of student records and information.
• Proficient in using Google Suite, especially forms and sheets
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, courtesy, and discretion in dealing with students, parents, senior college leadership, and colleagues.
• Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people.
• Experience working with students in leadership roles.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in complex and new situations
• Detail oriented and ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects, and meet deadlines
• Adaptable and willing to work in a changing environment.
• Broad knowledge of Title IX, Clery, and FERPA guidelines.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and ACT 153 clearances.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle for crisis response and support to housing communities in the city.
• The Department has an on-call schedule and duties may require evening, overnight, and weekend hours.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is an exempt, full-time position, based on our Lancaster, PA campus. PCA&D offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, Life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, and a 403(b) Retirement plan.

For consideration, please submit the following to DeanOfStudents@pcad.edu:

● Resume/CV

● Cover letter

● Contact information for 3 professional references. (References will only be contacted after consultation with final candidates.)

Include “Associate Director of Residential Life and Housing” in the subject line of the email.

Communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration. Review of applicants will begin immediately; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Pennsylvania College of Art & Design is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in compliance with all applicable laws in the admission of students, administration of programs, employment of faculty and staff, and any terms of instruction and employment. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, women, LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) and gender non-binary persons to apply.

STUDIO

The Pennsylvania College of Art & Design is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for possible future adjunct credit teaching positions. Positions will be filled on an as-needed basis. The college has BFA programs in Animation & Game Art, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Live Experience Design & Production, and Photography & Video. Additionally, we are seeking resumes for our studio Foundation program.

General Responsibilities:

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the Department Chair; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in his/her regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member as outlined in the college faculty handbook.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree (Masters degree preferred) from an accredited institution or equivalent professional experience
• College-level teaching experience highly preferred
• Experience designing curriculum and measuring student performance preferred
• Commitment to the highest level of academic standards and integrity
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Active affiliation and participation in relevant professional organizations.
• Active online presence with current examples of professional and personal work

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of 3 references to jobs@pcad.edu with the position title written in the subject line.

LIBERAL ARTS

The Liberal Arts Department at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design invites applications for adjunct and full-time faculty with specialized knowledge in the general humanities, art history, verbal and visual communications, social sciences, math, and sciences fields. Candidates must have a Masters degree in a field related to the subject being taught. At least two years of teaching experience at the higher education level preferred.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of 3 references to jobs@pcad.edu with the position title written in the subject line.

The Center for Exploration at PCA&D is always looking to expand our educational offerings and introduce new ideas and skills to our students and community. 

We invite artists and creatives to submit resumes and propose classes and/or workshops in areas such as drawing, painting, creative writing, printmaking, video, professional writing, photography, animation, social media and digital marketing, graphic design, web design, and more. We are interested in instructors with extensive professional experience and advanced degrees as well as creatives who have taken non-traditional paths in their practice. 

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