Assistant Director for Student Staffing
Reporting to the Associate Director for Residential Operations, the Assistant Director provides direction and leadership for the department's graduate and undergraduate student staffing processes. The Assistant Director supervises 3-5 full-time Residence Coordinators, 1 full-time Student Staffing Coordinator, and is indirectly responsible for 6-8 Graduate Residence Coordinators and over 100 Resident Assistants.
General Responsibilities for This Position Include :
- Provides direct supervision, guidance, development, and support to the Coordinator for Student Staffing and in-hall staff members of the campus areas they oversee
- Serves as the primary architect of recruitment and selection processes for all student staff positions with the goal of recruiting and hiring candidates who reflect the LSU student profile and align with the priorities of the Division of Student Affairs and Department of Residential Life.
- Serves as a member of the Residential Education Leadership Team, developing and evaluating a holistic Residential Life program focused on fostering a sense of community for students at LSU and their long-term success, as measured by student retention and graduation rates.
- Develops and maintains relationships with campus partners in support of Residential Life and Residential Education operations and initiatives.
Opportunities for Leadership :
Reenvisioning Graduate Assistant Staffing ProcessAs the professional employment funnel continues to adjust to a post-COVID workforce, the Assistant Director for Student Staffing will be directly responsible for developing new approaches to how the department advertises, recruits for, and hires Graduate Residence Coordinator candidates to ensure our residential communities are supported by a highly qualified and engaged staff team.Enhancing Undergraduate Staff Hiring ProcessesOver the last two years, LSU Residential Education has worked to redesign our hiring process for the Resident Assistant and Desk Assistant positions. Working with the Coordinator for Student Staffing, the Assistant Director has the opportunity to continue this effort to ensure our recruiting and hiring processes accurately communicate the experience of the positions while assessing the success of recent improvements to our processes from a fresh perspective.Departmental Leadership and DirectionThe Assistant Director will serve as a member of the Residential Education Leadership Team during the first year of a five-year strategic plan. As the department prepares for growth with two new residence halls opening in fall 2027 and an expanding staff and bed count, the Assistant Director will ensure that staffing processes and recruitment strategies align with the department's evolving needs.Attributes of the Successful Candidate :
Collegial team-player who actively builds authentic and mutually beneficial relationships, who is able to influence others without positional authority, who puts institutional priorities before their own interests, and who is unconcerned with where credit for accomplishing institutional objectives is assigned.Track record of effective leadership and management that includes the development of staff, the ability to articulate clear expectations and provide timely feedback and the willingness to redirect behaviors, practices, or attitudes that are misaligned with institutional or divisional objectives, or that are inconsistent with the maintenance of a positive work environment.Dedicated Housing Professional, who is interested in advancing their career in the field of Housing and Residential Life and has an understanding or the demands and challenges of working in this area.Maintains a strong appreciation for the educational and social value of a broad-based community and a demonstrated commitment to accessible and welcoming programs, services, events, and experiences.Does not begin with no but is willing and able to say it with kindness when appropriate and necessary.Being philosophically and ethically grounded, but with an interest in curiosity and innovation. An understanding that the best practice is one that is most relevant to LSU students at this moment in time a reality that is ever-changing.About the Division of Student Affairs Priorities :
At LSU, we work diligently to create the conditions that make a difference both in the lives of students and for the state of Louisiana. Regardless of the unit, the DNA of student affairs work at LSU is predicated on three priorities. Foremost, we maintain a commitment to quality which is rooted in the belief that LSU students deserve our best effort. Every interaction we have with students should communicate care, relevance, polish, and attention to detail. We work to ensure every space, place, and staff-to-student interaction communicates a sense of home to students. Finally, we design programs, services, events, and experiences with everyone in mind.
Responsibilities :
Leadership & Management (40%) : Serve as a member of the Department of Residential Education Leadership team; Indirectly oversee the operations of 3-5 residential communities; Responsible for direct supervision, training and continued development of 5 individuals; Recommends personnel actions to the department head and communicates personnel actions to direct report(s); Demonstrates divisional attitudes and priorities in all aspects of work; Engage in Senior Leadership long-term planning; Serve in on-call rotation at the Leadership Team level; serve as the liaison for LSU Athletics and housing needs in collaboration with AssignmentsStudent Staffing (25%) : Develop, implement, and evaluate recruitment and selection processes for graduate and undergraduate staff including Graduate Assistants, Graduate Residence Coordinators, Resident Assistants, Office Assistants, and Desk Assistants; Execute selection of Resident Assistants and assist and support in-community staff hiring of Office Assistants, and the Coordinator's management of Desk Assistant hiring throughout the year.Performance Management (25%) : Oversee the accountability process for undergraduate and graduate staff members, including graduate assistants; Plan, implement and assess departmental-wide evaluation processes and forms for undergraduate and graduate staff members; Incorporate staff evaluations to provide ongoing feedback, tying performance management into the rehire process.Quality Control (5%) : Ensures every aspect of [programmatic / administrative / financial / facility / etc] outputs including administrative tasks, implementation, and overall design exudes a high degree of quality; Sets quality expectations for area of oversight; Embraces and executes the marginal gains approach and seeks to increase level of all services, events, programs, and experiences in department for continuous improvement every academic year.Other Duties as Assigned (5%) : Attend departmental & divisional staff meetings & trainings as directed; Serve on Residential Education task forces and work groups as directed; Participate in departmental, divisional, & university-wide development programs; This includes but is not limited to : efforts that support broad division / institution efforts including at least 40 hours per year spent helping divisional initiatives such as Move-In Day, Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Career Expo, Disability Services Finals Testing, other special projects etc.Minimum Qualifications :
Master's degree in College Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education Administration, or related field3 yrs related experience (graduate assistantships count as a year for each year of experience)LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.Desired Qualifications :
Experience managing staff selection processesExperience with recruitment efforts for staffing positions, including placement exchangesExperience with evaluation and / or staff accountability processesApplications :
Applications will be accepted online on the LSU Careers website. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. However, in order to assure the fullest consideration, candidates are encouraged to have complete applications submitted by November 14. Requested application materials include a letter of interest; curriculum vitae or resume; and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references. One of the professional references needs to be your most recent supervisor. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Special Requirements / Expectations :
This position must plan to be available irregular hours, extended work days, on-call emergencies, and weekends. In accordance with University PS-18, this position is considered essential and may be required to report or stay on campus in the event of emergency or closure. As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and / or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency