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Associate Director for Residence Life Operations & Junior-Senior Support Whitman College Compensation: $60,500 - $65,500 WHITMAN COLLEGE Located in the historic community of http://www.wallawalla.org/, Whitman's vibrant and beautiful tree-lined campus is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, welcoming and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving approximately 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and a fiercely loyal and growing number of engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country. http://whitman.edu/ is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college's working and learning environment. Whitman College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO). POSITION PURPOSE The Associate Director for Residence Life Operations & Junior-Senior Support is responsible for overseeing housing operations and support for approximately 350 juniors and seniors living in College-owned houses and apartment communities. This role will oversee the College's new Junior-Senior Village, which includes 212 beds across three new apartment buildings opening in Fall 2025, as well as oversee College-owned off-campus student rentals, totaling 100-150 beds. The Associate Director supervises a team of three student Community Assistants (CAs) and works closely with the Housing Coordinator to facilitate housing processes for Residence Life and Housing Office. This position reports to the Director of Residence Life and Housing and may be asked to step in when the Director is unavailable. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Junior-Senior Village and College-Owned Rentals Oversight and Individual Student Support (50%) • Supervise three student CAs, overseeing training, weekly team meetings, one-on-one mentoring, and hiring. • Support students in College-owned housing by facilitating community-building programming and wellness checks in coordination with the Residence Life and Housing Office and the College's Care Team. • Oversee annual check-in and check-out processes for the Junior-Senior Village, including both logistical operations and celebratory programming. • Develop community-building opportunities, events, and activities tailored to the needs of junior and seniors, fostering connections and linking them to relevant support services and growth opportunities. • Provide on-call support for student emergencies (mental/physical health), utilizing campus and local resources. Advise professional staff on appropriate crisis response procedures and decision-making. Serve on an on-call rotation as requested. • Address conduct violations using a restorative and motivational approach to encourage positive behavior. • Coordinate with Facilities Management to ensure timely maintenance and repairs. Housing Lottery, Selection, and Placement (20%) • Partner with the Director and Housing Coordinator manage housing lotteries, placements and room selection for all students living in Residence Life and Housing spaces. • Assist in implementing and improving housing management software (e.g., Colleague, eRezLife) to enhance data accuracy, reporting and system functionality. • Develop and distribute housing materials (assignment letters, instructions and communications) for students living in Residence Life and Housing spaces. • Coordinate with Disability Support Services to ensure that accessibility needs related to housing are met. • Serve as a point of contact for students, parents, and colleagues on housing-related matters. <