Residence Director (12 months) - Alfred State College - Military veterans preferred

Alfred State College

Location: Alfred, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Thu Jun 19 2025 Job Description:

Join Us as a 12-Month Residence Director at Alfred State - Where You Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about student development, leadership, and creating vibrant communities? Alfred State is seeking dynamic, student-focused professionals to join our Residential Life team as 12-Month Residence Director for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Your Role

As a Residence Director, you'll live on campus and play a vital role in shaping the student experience. You'll be the go-to person in your residence hall - a leader, a mentor, and a community builder. You'll have the opportunity to get to know your residents on a personal level and support them socially, academically, and professionally, while also being a key player in maintaining a safe and respectful community.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead Your Team: Recruit, train, and supervise a student staff dedicated to building strong, supportive residence hall communities.
• Build Community: Implement and champion our residential curriculum, helping students engage in meaningful learning outside the classroom.
• Be a Connector: Act as a liaison between students, faculty, and administrators. You'll help translate college policies into everyday practice and ensure community standards are upheld.
• Stay Involved: Manage residence hall operations - from opening and closing buildings to coordinating events and programs that make campus life vibrant.
• Support and Refer: Be present and accessible, building relationships and serving as a trusted resource for your residents every day.
• Get Involved Campus-Wide: You'll take part in committee leadership roles like training, staff selection, and more. You'll also help with break housing, student orientation, and campus programming.

Expand Your Skills with Program Coordinator Roles

In addition to your Residence Director duties, you may take on a Program Coordinator role within the Division of Student Affairs. This gives you hands-on experience in areas like:

• Student Conduct
• Student Engagement
• Civic Engagement
• College Housing

You'll develop new skills in event planning, assessment, program administration, and leadership that prepare you for your next step in Student Affairs.

Be Part of Something Bigger

You'll join a passionate, student-oriented team that's part of Alfred State's Division of Student Affairs. Together, we foster inclusive, supportive environments where students learn about themselves, their community, and the world. Here, your work matters -and so do you.

Ready to take the next step in your student affairs journey- Apply now and make an impact from day one.

Who We Are Looking For:

• You have at least a bachelor's degree.
• You're collaborative, but confident making decisions independently.
• You're committed to student success and eager to support their growth.
• You're ready to work evenings and weekends as part of a 12-month, live-in commitment.

Bonus Points If You:

• Hold a master's degree
• Have experience in Residential Life or related areas

The starting salary for this position is $51,261

Employees are also offered EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS! We offer extensive healthcare and retirement options, including the opportunity for a pension. Furthermore, we prioritize a harmonious integration of work, personal life, and academic endeavors to support your overall work-life balance and effectiveness.

Benefits options include:

Health Insurance:

• Cost effective health insurance premiums with 73% to 88% covered by the employer.
• PPO or HMO option for personalized healthcare solutions.
• Exceptional fertility benefits available.
• Accumulated sick leave can cover a health insurance premium in retirement.

Dental and Vision:

• No cost dental and vision benefits for employees and eligible dependents.

Educational Support:

• Tuition benefits to invest in your continuous learning and professional development.

Paid Time Off:

• New employees are eligible for up to an impressive 22 vacation, 5 personal and 13 paid sick days per year, increasing with years of service.
• Up to 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave

Retirement Plans:

• Various retirement options, including a defined benefits (pension) plan. With the pension, retired employees receive a defined monthly income for the rest of their life.
• Additional pre- and post- tax voluntary retirement savings options are available.

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package are designed to exceed your expectations, affirming our dedication to your overall well-being and professional growth.

Non-Discrimination Notice

Alfred State College hereby advises students, parents, employees, and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities, including career and technical educational opportunities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the college community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Alfred State policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the compliance officers/coordinators listed below. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and other laws, regulations, and policies prohibiting discrimination may be directed to:

Angela Koskoff
Chief Diversity Officer
Alfred State College
10 Upper College Drive
Alfred, NY 14802
cdo@alfredstate.edu
Phone 607-587-4025

If you would like to receive the combined Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop in and request one at the University Police Department, located in the TG House on Lower College Drive or request a copy by calling the University Police at 607-587-3999. This report is available on the college's website at: http://www.alfredstate.edu/university-police/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report

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