Head of Residential Life, Assistant Dean of Students - Student Affairs (Fixed-Term for 3 Years)
New York University Abu Dhabi
- Abu Dhabi
- Contract
- Full-time
- Provide strategic and operational oversight for multiple functional areas/departments within Student Affairs, including Residential Experience, Residential Operations and Student Leaders (RAs) hiring and training. Provide mentorship and support to departmental directors in the management and development of their staff, programs, services, and operations. Identify areas of collaboration and/or integration between teams, and serve as a resource for staff in these areas. Identify opportunities for professional and personal growth for staff
- Develop a comprehensive residential experience curriculum and assessment of programs to ensure alignment with the mission statement as the institution continues to evolve. Programs will include specific strategies and mechanisms to connect students, specifically first-years, to the Abu Dhabi and UAE community, encouraging student well-being, self-reflection, engagement. Identify opportunities for collaboration and integration to bolster efforts of and support cross-training - including the Weyak Program, Spiritual Life, Student Success & Well-Being, of existing mechanisms to serve and dialogue
- Coordinate assessment initiatives under the supervision of the Associate Dean and ensure representation in annual and monthly reports
- Provide strategic direction and oversight over fiscal operations for the departments. Partner with the Dean of Students Office to plan and execute long-term budgeting and financial planning for Student Affairs. Exercise thoughtful management of Division funds and resources in close coordination with department directors
- Recruit, onboard, supervise, evaluate, manage and lead staff, using sound management and supervisory practices. Provide strategic counsel to the Associate Dean of Students regarding personnel matters in these functional areas/departments.
- Work closely with Division leadership to develop a well-coordinated set of services, programs, and initiatives that advance NYUAD’s broader educational mission and reflect core commitments to Inclusion, Diversity, Belonging, and Equity (IDBE).
- Support and lead emerging divisional/institutional projects and other duties as assigned
- Proactively provide mentorship, support, and leadership for Division staff to enhance staff learning, development, and collaboration including participating/leading professional development activities that reflect key competencies in student affairs
- Provide strategic counsel to divisional leaders to improve student programs, staff development, and operational capabilities. Actively participate in division-wide strategic planning and reporting efforts, including implementation of assessment and evaluation practices to develop valid and reliable instruments for measuring student learning, satisfaction, and engagement
- Identify and cultivate opportunities for Student Affairs to advance its mission in strategic and/or innovative ways, through community partnerships, collaboration with NYU New York and/or NYU Shanghai, and/or integration of emerging trends in student affairs
- Actively seek to stay informed about student interests, concerns, and aspirations to appropriately advocate for individual students and the student body. Engage with other stakeholders across NYU to connect students with relevant resources and opportunities. Remain a visible and engaged member of the NYUAD community, supporting student events & initiatives across the year. Respond to campus climate issues and collaborate with the Student Affairs Leadership for equity and inclusion concerns in the student body.
- Overseeing the team that manages the recruitment, hiring, and training of student leaders such as residential assistants etc. Ensure alignment with leadership development competencies across the division and explore opportunities for joint training
- Train and supervise the residential emergency response team. Partner with colleagues from different departments to provide crisis management support and identify appropriate interventions for students at risk. Serve as a senior member of the Student Affairs on-call rotation, providing oversight for emergency situations and guidance for other staff who are assisting. In collaboration with Student Affairs leadership, refine and review crisis management protocols and plans. Identify further opportunities to ensure staff have appropriate training and knowledge to support students.
- Connect with NYU Shanghai and New York to provide holistics residential support to students and address any specific student concerns
- Serve as a conduct/judicial officer, providing thoughtful and developmentally appropriate review and application of student conduct policies
- Serve on the emergency on-call rotation, maintaining a 20-minute response time while on call
- Master's degree in in Education, Student Affairs, Social Sciences or a related field
- 7+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in an academic environment, higher education/student affairs, or equivalent combination. Must include experience with developing student programs and administering student services
- Demonstrated excellence in leadership and managerial skills and the capacity to supervise, coach, and lead Student Affairs staff
- Demonstrated experience in developing and running residential life programming
- Experience working with a highly diverse student body and commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Experience and proficiency in supporting students and student groups
- Experience and proficiency in the planning, coordination and implementation of projects and programs
- Experience in strategic planning, assessment, and budget management
- Knowledge and experience in equity and inclusion, cultural competence, and conflict management
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, administrators and external partners and stakeholders
- Ability to appreciate and incorporate diverse learning styles, educational backgrounds, and communication styles
- Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels
- Excellent listening skills to accurately understand others and provide effective feedback
- Good judgment, discretion, independence and initiative. A capacity to work collegially and collaboratively
- Excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills in English
- An ability to prioritize and to handle multiple projects on tight deadlines, organized work habits, consistent accuracy, and attentiveness to detail.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Experience with designing and implementing new student orientation programs, first year seminars, or University 101-style courses
- Experience with designing team-building and skill-building programming for globally and culturally diverse college students of varied educational backgrounds
- Working knowledge of the principles, practices and interventions related to student development theory with particular emphasis on college adjustment, first year transition and student retention
- A culture-setters and strategic thinker who actively seeks to align processes and programs with institutional values and context
- Ability to empower, inspire and motivate
- Cultural humility and the ability to engage in the process of self-reflection and self-critique to learn about others and examine their own beliefs and cultural identities