Bucknell University is about to embark on an exciting era for Student Affairs. By placing increased emphasis on curating a premier, holistic student experience both inside and outside of the classroom, Bucknell seeks to foster excellence in Student Affairs and a level of student service and care that is second to none. Student Affairs at Bucknell aims to be a trailblazer in higher education in providing holistic co-curricular experiences and creating an inclusive campus environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms through innovative programs and services.
Established in 1846 as the University at Lewisburg, Bucknell is supported by over 1,200 full-time employees (roughly 400 faculty and nearly 900 staff) and has a dedicated network of more than 57,000 alumni. 3,846 undergraduates and 46 graduate students, representing most U.S. states and 57 countries, are enrolled across Bucknell’s three colleges: the College of Arts & Sciences, the College of Engineering and the Kenneth W. Freeman College of Management. For fiscal year 2023-24, Bucknell has an operating budget of $273 million and an endowment that surpassed $1 billion for the first time in fiscal year 2021. Most students live on campus all four years, fostering a vibrant, close-knit living and learning community. Bucknell’s campus, located in Lewisburg, PA, is among the most attractive in the country.
Bucknell is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where every member of the community can thrive. Bucknell leads with academic excellence and believes that diversity in the classroom and across the campus improves intellectual engagement, self-motivation, citizenship, cultural engagement and skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and writing. Candidates will share the University’s mission to create and sustain a campus community that welcomes, understands, supports and celebrates diversity of all kinds.
Reporting to the Associate Dean of Living, Learning & Leadership, the Assistant Dean for Housing & Residence Life will play a key role within Residence Life to help overcome current challenges, achieve strategic initiatives and bring the residential aspirations of the University's Strategic Plan to successful fruition. The ADHRL will lead, guide and coach full-time Residence Life Community Directors, who will in turn support our student staff. The ADHRL also has programmatic responsibility for working with faculty and academic engagement, particularly those working with our Residential Colleges program. One of the key roles of the Assistant Dean for Housing & Residence Life will be to foster a sense of community among residents through social and educational engagement opportunities. They will also work to resolve conflicts, provide resources to students and enforce policies that maintain a positive living environment. Additionally, they will collaborate with other campus departments to ensure that the needs of all residents are being met. The ADHRL will assume the management of Residence Life and Housing operations, and collaborate with leaders responsible for the first-year experience and residential academic programs. Additionally, they will manage and oversee all aspects of residential living for students, including safety and security concerns, staffing needs, development and implementation of procedures related to on-call response, student conduct and discipline, with guidance from the Assistant Dean of Students.
A master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration, Higher Education Administration or a related field and seven years of progressive professional experience in housing and residence life, including experience supervising residence life staff is required. This is a full-time position that will be performed on site in Pennsylvania. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this full-time, exempt role is $80,000 to $100,000 with a generous benefits package. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please submit your CV and cover letter, electronically and in confidence, at the following link: https://talent-profile.diversifiedsearchgroup.com/search/v2/21303.
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