Require Director of Student Life and Housing in Elko, NV

Job title: Director of Student Life and Housing Company: Great Basin College Job description: Thank you for your interest in employment with our institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application: Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our Human Resources department at . Job Description Under the direction of the Vice President for Student and Academic Affairs, the Director of Student Life and Housing is responsible for planning, developing and executing a collegewide student life, developing and leading college-wide student activities and campus events, cultivating a student experience of belonging, as well as managing student housing, student placement in housing, prospective student tours, food pantry, compliance issues with regard to student housing, and supervising resident assistants. The goal of the residential experience is to increase student retention while developing cultural competencies. The Director leads Student Life and Housing staff in on-going assessment practices, program review, and the dissemination/presentation of critical elements related to the mission and strategic plan of the College. This Director supervises the Residential Assistants. This position will work closely with the Student Government Association, student life committee, academic faculty, and other staff. This position is located at the main campus in Elko, NV and requires occasional travel, including overnight stays to various locations within the state of Nevada. Qualifications Bachelor?s degree required with three (3) years of full time Residential Life experience or a master?s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or related field from a regionally accredited institution. Experience as a self-starter and embrace a diverse, inclusive, and equity driven philosophy. Experience with policy and procedure development and implementation. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to student success and access. The successful candidate must contribute to the positive spirit of GBC through an engaging, fun, and welcoming demeanor with students, colleagues, staff, and the community. Ability to use appropriate interpersonal skills and methods to reduce tension and resolve conflict in difficult and complex situations to achieve resolution. Preferred Qualifications

• Preference for candidates with two or more years of student affairs, housing, or student life experience. Preference for candidates who have worked in at a Rural-Serving Institution.

Responsibilities Student Life Is the Student Advocate for Great Basin College?s Student Government Association (GBC SGA) and is recognized in that role across NSHE. Assures the planning, development, and execution of college wide student life activities. Conducts quantitative and qualitative assessments of student life activities. Collaborates with Student Government in planning, delivering, and executing student life activities. Regularly engages Student Government and student college population and serves as an advocate for the student voice to college leadership and administration. Assures that student activities, including cultural and multicultural activities, are occurring on a regular basis as determined and approved by the Vice President for Student and Academic Affairs. Directs campus event programming, co-curricular and off-campus activities, intramural activities, clubs, and organizations. Coordinates tours of the GBC Elko campus to groups of prospective students as needed. Residential Life Leadership & Supervision Leads housing residential program serving residents in traditional, dorm and apartment style residence halls. Assesses and proposes relevant housing policies, procedures, and initiatives to create intentional learning environments for residential students and the promotion of on-going assessment. Maintains day-to-day awareness of maintenance needs and project progress. Responds to emergent issues related to the student experience. Supervises 3 or more part-time Residential Assistants. Directs recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of part-time Residential Assistants. Provides behavioral intervention to students including counseling, mediation, problem solving, policy violations, and referrals of individuals or groups of students regarding personal concerns, academic needs, or policies. Responds to and supports medical emergencies, safety and security emergencies, and students in crisis as needed. Reviews incident reports, follows-up with students involved in documented incidents, determines various levels of behavioral sanctions and enters incident report data into computer records. Serves in on-call staff duty rotation. This position is required to reside in the GBC residential housing. Rent is waived. Student Support Collaborate with GBC?s Director of Academic Success Center to support residential student learning in the residence halls (i.e., tutoring in the residence halls). Identify collaborative opportunities with other support services such as Academic Advising, GBC Child Care Center, Financial Aid, etc. to support students' academic success. Identify resources for programs and initiatives that support students' academic success. Assist in faculty/staff engagement and involvement in the residence halls. Responsible for the day-to day operation of the Elko campus food pantry and coordinates with the other GBC locations with regards to their food pantries. Other Participate in college wide activities and committees as appropriate. Occasional travel throughout Nevada with possible overnight stays, with or without accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Other duties as assigned. Salary and Benefits Annual salary range is $60,000 - $78,000 commensurate with experience and education. GBC is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Nevada System of Higher Education benefits package includes a 401(a) defined contribution retirement plan with employees contributing 15.50 % and a matching 15.50% from the employer, medical/dental/vision plan, benefit time, 11 paid holidays, and tuition waiver at Nevada System of Higher Education colleges for the employee and family. There is no state income tax in Nevada. Applications will be accepted for a minimum of 30 days or until filled. Applications may be reviewed upon receipt. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made. Exempt Yes Full-Time Equivalent 100.0% Required Attachment(s) Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. The following must be attached to your application: Resume/CV ? List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented. Cover Letter Three Supervisory References ? Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position. Transcripts and/or Certifications ? If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the position. Unofficial transcripts/certifications must be received prior to interview. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Any expense related to the evaluation will be the responsibility of the candidate. Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcripts are sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Great Basin College Human Resources Office within 30 days from the effective date of employment. Regionally accredited institutions must have awarded academic degrees. An online background check will be required of the selected applicant; a third party administrator will perform this. Posting Close Date 07/21/2023 Note to Applicant A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. Expected salary: $60000 - 78000 per year Location: Elko, NV Apply Job!