Assistant Director of Residence Life - Residence Education

Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.

Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.

Earlham College is seeking an Assistant Director of Residence Life-Residence Education to join our team!

Summary:

 Assist the Director and Associate Director with designing and administering the Residence Life education and programming model, focusing on supporting strategic goals for the department and the College’s mission.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as part of the office’s leadership team, offering guidance to Area Directors and student staff and helping oversee the College's residence life program. 
• With guidance from the Director of Residence Life, serve as the primary coordinator of residence education and programming initiatives for Residence Life.
• Oversee tracking of student staff’s work to meet programming and job expectations.
• Support Area Director training as part of the office’s leadership team.
• Organize and facilitate student staff training (Hall Directors and Resident Assistants).
• Provide guidance as part of the leadership team to Area and Hall Directors facilitating staff training, staff search, and DEI initiatives. 
• Assist with the administration of the residence life programming and expense budget.
• Serve as a student conduct officer, assist with student conduct response training for Area Directors, and help with case management/documentation processes for the department’s response to student conduct concerns, ensuring the timely recording, reporting, and necessary follow-up on conduct incidents.
• Serve as part of the Early Alert response team, engaging in regular efforts to check in with students of concern.
• Respond to residential issues and campus crises.
• Prepare regular reports that outline programs, activities, achievements, and improvements, including recommendations for the Residence Life program.
• Assist with special programs/services such as room selection, break housing and on-call duty coverage, early arrivals, opening/closing of halls, and camps or conferences as needed.
• Attend weekly one-on-one supervisory meetings, leadership team meetings, and staff supervisor team meetings.
• Participate in College faculty meetings, college or divisional activities, projects, and committees as assigned.
• Participate in professional associations and other professional development activities as approved.
• Serve as part of the crisis response and after-hours on-call rotation for residence life staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree required, with preference for candidates who have earned (or are in process of earning) a graduate degree in higher education student affairs or a related field.
• Professional residence life staff experience required.
• Applicants should clearly understand the role of residence life at a private liberal arts college.
• Responsibilities are such that time flexibility is required for nights and weekends.   
• The position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits Working at Earlham:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
• Company paid Long-Term Disability after 1 year of full-time service*
• Basic and Voluntary Life insurance*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Campus Store Discount
• Free ticket vouchers for Richmond Symphony Orchestra
• Wellness Center Free Membership or Discount for eligible employees
• Athletic Games-Free entry to all home games
• Free entry into most Theatre/Music shows
• Tuition Benefits for Immediate Family for eligible employees*
• 403(b) Retirement* – For eligible employees, Earlham will contribute a non-elective contribution equal to 5% of gross pay after 2 years of service. After 3 years of service, this non-elective contribution increases to 8%. Vesting credit is available for new employees with previous service in the education sector with required documentation.
• Many Wayne County Chamber of Commerce member businesses offer discounts to anyone with an Earlham ID

*All employee benefit offerings are subject to employee eligibility per plan documents.

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

To Apply

• Please submit the following application materials through our  Earlham Careers Portal
• Cover letter - Please address your thinking and experience with matters of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as it relates and specifically pertains to this position.
• Resume
• List of Three References with Contact Information

Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse community, one that reflects the makeup of society at large and that particularly welcomes and supports individuals from groups that have been historically marginalized because of factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and physical ability. The College strongly encourages applications from women and people of color. As an institution with a Quaker identity, the College also solicits applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).

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