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Assistant Director of Residence Life (Full-Time)

Summary:

Goldey-Beacom College seeks a visionary and student-centered professional to join our dynamic Student Affairs team as the Assistant Director of Residence Life. In support of the mission of the College, the Assistant Director of Residence Life is responsible for supporting an inclusive living and learning community focused on personal growth, student success and social responsibility. As a senior member of the Residence Life team, the Assistant Director collaborates closely across campus to promote student learning and cultivate a strong sense of community. The Assistant Director oversees various Residence Life functions, including building management, staff training, conflict resolution, and the direction of the residential curriculum under the guidance of the Dean of Students. Successful candidates will exhibit a strong commitment to student success and delivering exceptional services, striving to enhance the student experience with each interaction. We seek individuals who embrace change, adapt to the evolving landscape of higher education, and are proactive in meeting evolving student needs. The holder of this position will be required to live on-campus.

 

Department: Residence Life

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree is required and a Master’s Degree is preferred. Incumbent must have at least 3 years of full-time experience in residence life with supervisory experience. Experience utilizing eRezLife or similar software systems that support a residential life/conduct program is required.

 

Knowledge/Skills/Ability:

Candidate must be a creative and innovative individual and self-motivated worker who can work with minimal supervision. Ability to work with a diverse group of people and personalities and respond gracefully and respectfully in high-pressure situations is a necessity.

This candidate must be a quick learner who possesses the ability to work independently and come up with solutions to problems and/or limitations. Position also demands that the individual have the ability to determine the course of action to be taken when developing and implementing policies and procedures that involve a diverse group of people.

Competencies:

This position requires excellent oral, written and computer skills, understanding of residential living and student development. Must possess good interpersonal skills, a strong customer focus, and excellent skills in administration and organization. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multitask operations/projects, establish workload priorities, balance diverse tasks, build collaborative relationships and deal with confidential and sensitive matters in a professional manner. Variable hours sometimes required. The candidate must be able to work flexible hours, evening and weekends required as needed.

This is a full-time, live-in position on the GBC campus.

 

Physical Requirements: The candidate must be capable of lifting up to 35 pounds.

Essential Functions:

  1. Provide oversight of the residential curriculum congruent with the mission and vision of the College and the values and mission of the department.
  2. Provide response and support to parents, students, and residents with concerns about their residential experience.
  3. Supervise the four Area Coordinators (part-time staff) and provide each with direction, mentorship and vision based on the directive of the Dean of Students.
  4. Co-supervise, train, and evaluate Resident Assistants. Indirect supervision of other staff in the area, including graduate and undergraduate paraprofessional desk staff, may occur.
  5. Assist in the recruitment and selection of all levels of department staff.
  6. Assist the Dean of Students with the development of short- and long-term facility repair, renovation, and the Facilities master plan.
  7. Identify and implement strategic initiatives to support student advocacy.
  8. Supervise housing operations which includes ensuring consistent maintenance and housekeeping within the residence halls by conducting building walkthroughs and submitting work orders to Facilities, occupancy management and consolidation, and maximizing occupancy through marketing, out-reach, and excellent customer-service.
  9. Ensure that both internal and external communications are welcoming and student-centered and cultivate a residential experience staff team focused on relationship building and effectively communicating opportunities and expectations.
  10. Address student and parent concerns regarding student behavior, conflict resolution, code of conduct violations, mental health considerations, roommate conflicts, and maintain effective communications with the Dean of Students and other campus leadership as appropriate.
  11. Ensure that the Residence Life team has the support and necessary training to facilitate and lead in-hall processes around campus-wide events such as move-in, hall closing, prospective student visit days, etc.
  12. Enforce the College Code of Conduct, ensuring compliance with community standards, campus policies, and state and federal law.
  13. Work collaboratively and proactively with campus and community partners to ensure the campus climate is equitable, safe and welcoming for all students, faculty, staff and community members.
  14. Work collaboratively and proactively with campus and community partners to ensure the campus climate is equitable, safe and welcoming for all students, faculty, staff and community members.
  15. Active member of the Behavioral Intervention Team and serves on the Student Success and Retention Committee.
  16. Fulfill federally-mandated responsibilities of a Campus Security Authority (CSA).  Report any known Clery Act crime to the Clery Compliance Officer.  Attend and successfully complete CSA training at least annually.
  17. Maintain valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record as this position requires frequent driving.  If the employee fails to maintain these requirements, suspension of driving privileges for work purposes at Goldey-Beacom College or termination of employment may result.
  18. Reside in the assigned Residence Hall on the Goldey-Beacom College campus.  This is a 12-month live-in position.  It is the expectation of the College that the on-campus apartment supplied will serve as permanent residence during the employment.
  19. Responsible for other duties as assigned.

 

Reports To: Dean of Students

Position Category: Staff – Full-Time

Months per Year: 12

Hours per Week: 37.5

FLSA: Exempt

Open Until Filled: Yes

 

Interested applicants must complete the application process using the below link:

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=86630&clientkey=019DF7F6E271614BAB2785B88C6A379F

 

Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2024.

 

Goldey-Beacom College recognizes the importance of being an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable and respectful campus climate.  We are constantly working to create a College that celebrates individuality and strives to provide a non-discriminatory, fair and equitable learning and working environment for the GBC family.  We believe that achieving greater diversity in all forms — identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities and opinions — will enhance our College.  As a result of these efforts, we are governed by transparency and accountability in our human resource policies and procedures, recruitment, and selection, hiring, training and development, employee relations, promotion, compensation and total rewards, and termination.

 

Please feel free to share this job posting with others or other job sites to assist the College in expanding the pool of candidates. Thank you!

Front End Developer (Full-Time)

Goldey-Beacom College is accepting applications for the full-time position of Front End Developer. Under the general direction of the Chief Information Officer, and working closely with OIT staff, this position supports the development, maintenance, and operational support of GBC’s websites and web applications.

Department: Office of Information Technology

Key Functions/Responsibilities/Tasks:

  1. Maintain, enhance, and contribute to the design of GBC websites and web applications.
  2. Perform quality assurance for newly created and modified websites and web applications. Troubleshoot reported issues, perform testing, and develop remediation plans.
  3. Maintain familiarity with GBC branding, style guides, and accessibility guidelines with a focus on professional, accessible, and equitable web design.
  4. Remain current on the college’s technology resources and services, new web technologies and trends, security concerns, industry best practices, and search engine optimization. Keep colleagues and college departments informed of such new developments to promote excellence in design, usability, compliance, and innovation.
  5. Assist with training users on the functionality of the college’s websites and web applications.
  6. Provide operational support to campus departments with web-based platforms, including online portals, content management systems, online catalogs, learning management systems, and online form and survey tools.
  7. Schedule activities, meetings, and events to have end users participate, keeping them directly involved with the design process of their respective web content areas.
  8. Provide excellent customer support for GBC students, faculty, and staff.
  9. Work independently to complete tasks and develop effective procedures for completing projects. Communicate project status and updates to manager, team, and stakeholders in a timely fashion, as needed and at regular intervals.
  10. Create and maintain documentation for designs, configurations, and processes.
  11. Collect and maintain metrics to help in institutional decision-making and strategic planning.
  12. Learn new skills and technologies as needed, including coding languages, programming methodologies, and tool sets. Participate in internal and external training programs.
  13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Critical Skills:

This position must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the job or must be able to demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed (with or without reasonable accommodation) using other knowledge, skills and abilities not listed below.

  1. Experience creating, designing, and maintaining websites and web front-end applications using technologies including HTML, PHP, CSS, XML, JavaScript, jQuery.
  2. Experience using and administering content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress and SharePoint.
  3. Understanding of the software development lifecycle and use of version control systems such as SVN, Git.
  4. Basic project management skills or relevant experience working directly with campus stakeholders to capture specifications and translate them into technical documents and designs.
  5. Effective communication with excellent verbal, written, and customer service skills.
  6. Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, good judgment, attention to detail and accuracy, and inter-personal skills.
  7. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  8. Demonstrate proficiency in the following: Microsoft Office, SharePoint, JavaScript, HTML/HTML 5 authoring, Adobe Creative Cloud, WordPress site design and administration, Google Analytics, XML, jQuery, PHP, CSS, graphic design, responsive website design and layout.
  9. Experience with maintaining and monitoring website compliance with accessibility best practices and standards such as WCAG.
  10. Understanding of web-related technologies, methodologies, best practices, including effective user experience (UX) design.
  11. Ability to design, develop, test, deploy, and monitor web-based and other custom software applications.
  12. Experience with troubleshooting technical design and functionality issues, updating content, and providing other technical support related to websites and web applications.
  13. Ability to translate business requirements into a functional design that provides an appropriate technical solution.
  14. Ability to facilitate and schedule multiple projects concurrently.
  15. Ability to create and maintain accurate documentation of designs, configurations, and processes.
  16. Ability to identify issues and create resolution action plans, for both functional and data-related problems.
  17. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
  18. Ability to meet deadlines and schedules while setting priorities.
  19. Ability to work under limited supervision following established guidelines, procedures, and timelines.
  20. Ability to work collaboratively with other campus departments and stakeholders.
  21. Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information in a professional manner.
  22. High level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.
  23. Demonstrate understanding of the differing needs and concerns of individuals with varying identities, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities.
  24. Commitment to fostering an inclusive organizational culture.

Desirable qualifications:

  1. Working familiarity with the Jenzabar One software platform, Student Information System, and related web products such as JICS and eLearning.
  2. Experience working with an academic learning management system (LMS) such as Canvas or Blackboard.
  3. Experience developing/integrating with Web Services using REST APIs or other web protocols (SOAP, HTTP).
  4. Basic proficiency working with a client/server database system such as SQL Server, including T-SQL, SSIS packages, and data reporting tools.
  5. Experience developing server and/or client-side data-driven solutions using one or more of the following technologies: ASP.NET, C#, HTML5, CSS, XML, jQuery, Node.js.
  6. Experience working in higher education.

Required Education/Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technology field and a minimum of 2 years of applicable work experience in web design and web programing or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Reports To: Chief Information Officer

Position Category: Staff – Full-Time

Months per Year: 12

Hours per Week: 40

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Open Until Filled: Yes

Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and a completed GBC Employment Application to Peter Rysavy, Chief Information Officer, Goldey-Beacom College, at [email protected]. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

Goldey-Beacom College recognizes the importance of being an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable and respectful campus climate. We are constantly working to create a College that celebrates individuality and strives to provide a non-discriminatory, fair and equitable learning and working environment for the GBC family. We believe that achieving greater diversity in all forms — identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities and opinions — will enhance our College. As a result of these efforts, we are governed by transparency and accountability in our human resource policies and procedures, recruitment, and selection, hiring, training and development, employee relations, promotion, compensation and total rewards, and termination.

Please feel free to share this job posting with others or other job sites to assist the College in expanding the pool of candidates. Thank you.

Faculty Opportunities

Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics

Effective Date of Appointment: Ongoing

Deadline: Ongoing

Who we are:
Located in beautiful, suburban Pike Creek, Delaware, Goldey-Beacom College is a private, co-ed institution with a rich history and high standards of educational excellence. Founded in 1886 and initially focused on equipping students for success in business, the College now offers programs in psychology, criminal justice, English, economics, and all areas of business. As an MSCHE and ACBSP accredited institution, Goldey-Beacom also offers master’s degrees in psychology and business and attracts a diverse student body from 22 states and over 60 nations.

Required Qualifications:
We seek an experienced and professional instructor with a record of effective teaching in the field of mathematics at the college level. Applicants may have opportunities to teach during the daytime and evening and via face-to-face and virtually. Teaching opportunities exist in the areas of College Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus, Finite Mathematics, and Statistics. The position requires a Masters degree in the field of mathematics or a related discipline.

Responsibilities:
We seek applicants who are committed to developing positive relationships that lead to tangible, learning-centered outcomes. We particularly welcome candidates whose training, skills, and experience illustrate a commitment to fostering diverse, inclusive, and equitable environments.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, vita, graduate transcripts, and GBC Employment Application to [email protected].

Goldey-Beacom College recognizes the importance of being an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable and respectful campus climate. We are constantly working to create a College that celebrates individuality and strives to provide a non-discriminatory, fair and equitable learning and working environment for the GBC family. We believe that achieving greater diversity in all forms— identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities and opinions—will enhance our College. As a result of these efforts, we are governed by transparency and accountability in our human resource policies and procedures; recruitment and selection; hiring, training and development; employee relations, promotion, compensation and total rewards; and termination. Please feel free to share this job posting with others or other job sites to assist the College in expanding the pool of candidates.

Adjunct Instructor of Composition

Effective Date of Appointment: Ongoing

Deadline: Ongoing

Who we are:
Located in beautiful, suburban Pike Creek, Delaware, Goldey-Beacom College is a private, co-ed institution with a rich history and high standards of educational excellence. Founded in 1886 and initially focused on equipping students for success in business, the College now offers programs in psychology, criminal justice, English, economics, and all areas of business. As an MSCHE and ACBSP accredited institution, Goldey-Beacom also offers master’s degrees in psychology and business and attracts a diverse student body from 22 states and over 60 nations.

Required Qualifications:
We seek an experienced and professional instructor with a record of effective teaching in the field of composition at the college level. Applicants may have opportunities to teach during the daytime and evening, and via face-to-face and virtually. The position requires a Masters degree in the field of rhetoric and composition or a related discipline.

Responsibilities:
We seek applicants who are committed to developing positive relationships that lead to tangible, learning-centered outcomes. We particularly welcome candidates whose training, skills, and experience illustrate a commitment to fostering diverse, inclusive, and equitable environments.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, vita, graduate transcripts, and GBC Employment Application to [email protected].

Goldey-Beacom College recognizes the importance of being an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable and respectful campus climate. We are constantly working to create a College that celebrates individuality and strives to provide a non-discriminatory, fair and equitable learning and working environment for the GBC family. We believe that achieving greater diversity in all forms— identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities and opinions—will enhance our College. As a result of these efforts, we are governed by transparency and accountability in our human resource policies and procedures; recruitment and selection; hiring, training and development; employee relations, promotion, compensation and total rewards; and termination. Please feel free to share this job posting with others or other job sites to assist the College in expanding the pool of candidates.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Goldey-Beacom College recognizes the importance of being an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable and respectful campus climate. We are constantly working to create a College that celebrates individuality and strives to provide a non-discriminatory, fair and equitable learning and working environment for the GBC family. We believe that achieving greater diversity in all forms — identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities and opinions — will enhance our College. As a result of these efforts, we are governed by transparency and accountability in our human resource policies and procedures, recruitment and selection, hiring, training and development, employee relations, promotion, compensation and total rewards, and termination.

Goldey-Beacom College is an equal opportunity employer.

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