Job Title:

Assistant Director, Safety and Community Care, University Housing

Physical Location:

 Kent Campus, Kent, OH

Salary:

 $51,460

Basic Function:

Provide leadership for residential safety and security, residence hall conduct, student behavior, and conflict resolution; work one-on-one with students for support and resources during crisis, and assist with coordination of crisis response department wide.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

 

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Assist with University Housing’s case management processes, including assistance with cases related to conduct and CARE concerns, as well as referrals to the hall staff, the Office of Student Conduct, and KSUPD.

Interact with and coordinate support for students in crisis. Utilize on-campus resources to make appropriate referrals to students who need assistance.

Represent University Housing at hearing panels with the Office of Student Conduct.

Meet with students to develop behavioral expectations.

Train staff on student conduct, restorative justice, and mental health and well-being topics.

Supervise full-time classified, unclassified, and student staff.

Manage day-to-day operations for the Safety Assistant program, including onboarding, scheduling, and evaluating student employees.

Develop, support, and implement programs to support educational mission (e.g., safety awareness and crime prevention programs).

Support, implement, enforce, and interpret Federal, State, and University policy and procedures.

Coordinate partnership with Office of Fire Prevention, including oversight of fire safety room inspections, fire drills, and fire safety-related programs.

Provide guidance to staff in enforcement of policy.

Assist in coordination of criminal background check process, behavior conduct review, and driver’s license checks for student employees.

Serve in second level on-call duty rotation, providing crisis intervention guidance, as situations arise.

Serve on related department, division, university committees, and task forces.

Assist in evaluation of all related processes, programs, and initiatives.

Perform related duties as assigned. 

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in higher education, counseling, social work or related human services field. Three years student services experience (advising, residence life, campus safety, conflict resolution/mediation, and/or student conduct) to include supervision experience. Must also be able to work non-traditional hours

License/Certification:

 

Knowledge Of:

Student Development Theory

Restorative justice practices or conflict resolution*

Safety practices and concerns in higher education setting*

Legal issues in higher education; i.e. Title IX and Clery Act

Skill In:

Written communication and interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution and/or mediation*

Time management, organizational, and problem solving skills

Supervision of others

Report writing and documentation

Development and facilitation of training programs *

Utilization of applicable software *

Ability To:

Respond calmly and quickly to challenging situations

Work independently and as part of a team

Maintain confidentiality

Multi-task while managing multiple projects and assignments *

Work non-traditional hours

Provide leadership and direction to others *

Work in a highly complex, detail-oriented compliance environment

Synthesize multiple sources of information; navigate ambiguous situations

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Experience in university student housing and/or student conduct

Previous experience working with individuals with mental health issues in a fast-paced setting

Experience responding to crises; crisis intervention training or exposure

Conflict resolution or mediation training

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Working Schedule:

 

Additional Information:

Kent State University is committed to the creation and nurturing of a diverse community of individuals through inclusive excellence. Diversity involves recognizing the value of differences and the inclusion of all members of the community. This is a core value of the organization as we strive for a culturally diverse student body, faculty and staff that reflect the multicultural nature of Ohio, the nation, and our world.

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.