Director of Residence Life & Public Safety

Job Description

Job DescriptionPosition Title: Director of Residence Life & Public Safety
Division: Student Engagement
Employment Type: Full-time, 12-month staff position
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Senior Director of Student Engagement
Location: Jamestown, North Dakota
Application Deadline: Open until filled

The University of Jamestown invites applications for the Director of Residence Life and Public Safety, a leadership role that integrates campus safety, emergency management, and residential student experience into a unified vision for community well-being.
This position will oversee a consolidated department encompassing:

• Campus Safety (crime prevention and education, Clery compliance)
• Residential Life & Housing (on-campus residents, RAs, community standards, housing operations)
• Emergency Preparedness & Risk Management (crisis response, policy management, knowledge of Title IX processes)

The Director will serve as the university’s safety officer while fostering a residential environment that promotes belonging, academic success, and personal growth.

About the University of Jamestown:
Established in 1883, the University of Jamestown is a private, Christian liberal arts university with its roots based in Jamestown, North Dakota. Committed to the “Jamestown Journey to Success,” we integrate liberal arts with professional preparation, fostering academic excellence and a supportive, family-like community.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Residence Life to include:
  • Manage campus residential facilities and occupancy.
  • Hire, train, and supervise staff to include Associate Director, Graduate Assistant, Assistant Resident Director, Resident Directors, and Resident Assistants.
  • Manage Student Code of Conduct and judicial processes.
  • Oversee staff development and implementation of social, educational, cultural, service, and recreational programming.
  • Manage departmental budget.
  • Maintains the safety and well-being of residential students by organizing health and safety inspections and by conducting fire and tornado drills.
  • Respond to individual concerns of parents, students, and interested parties in relation to residential housing contracts and assignments.
  • Manage emergency protocol response for residence hall staff and provide on-call support as needed.
  • Assist and mentor students on an individual and group basis regarding personal, academic, and housing-related concerns, including roommate conflicts.
• Manage Public Safety to include:
  • Oversee public safety programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Analyze and interpret federal, state and local laws related to Higher Education safety (Clery Act, Violence Against Women Act, etc.).
  • Manages the University’s Clery Act compliance program, including the development of policies and procedures and tracking corrective actions to completion.
  • Prepares, publishes, and distributes federally regulated reports including the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and the Biennial Review.
  • Facilitate annual training for Campus Security Authorities on responsibilities under the Clery Act.
  • Manage the University’s Emergency Preparedness Plan.
  • Manage, in collaboration with the Vice President, the Emergency Notification and Timely Warning processes

Experience Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of college staff, faculty, and students.
• Proficient with smart technology, computers, multimedia and modern education technology.
• Knowledge of:
  • Learning theory and student characteristics for leadership development.
  • Principles and practices of event and risk management, principles of student discipline, legal aspects of higher education, team development strategies.
• Ability to:
  • Plan, administer and supervise a wide variety of programs and staff including student personnel.
  • Exercise independent judgment.
  • Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
  • Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population.
  • Work in an atmosphere of collegial decision-making; demonstrate consensus-building skills.
  • Apply sound leadership and management techniques.
  • Prepare and administer budgets.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, faculty, students and the public.
  • Supervise, stimulate and coordinate the operation of various activities; listen to and record students’ desires accurately and effectively; assist students and faculty involved in a variety of co-curricular activities.
  • Analyze situations and make decisions on procedural matters without immediate supervision.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring in student leadership and development.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references by clicking the following link.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Jamestown is an AA/EO employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

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