Job Information
Hamilton College Assistant Resident Director, New York City in United States
Residential administrative assistance to the Hamilton faculty member serving as Resident Director of the NYC Program. The Assistant Resident Director does not live in the Hamilton in NYC residences, but must live in NYC.
The position is funded for up to 10 hours per week. The on-call responsibilities are not funded for periods of 1-2 days unless the ARD is called. If the period is 3-7 days the ARD can be compensated for up to 10 hours of what would have been the week’s hours.
This is a part time, non-benefitted position with a pay rate of $26.00 per hour.
Responsibilities
Assist the NYC Program’s Resident Director, other College administrators, and especially Auxiliary Services, with various tasks, including:
Being on-call when the resident director is away or indisposed; additional responsible adult contact for students should there be an emergency
Student support (provide resources and referrals for students with personal and/or academic concerns)
Scheduling events connected to internships
Scheduling and monitoring apartment maintenance (including appliances, furniture, supplies, cleanings)
Managing student and director transitions, including move in and move out arrangements
Overseeing summer apartment rental
We seek a person with experience in/with student services, ideally someone able to stay on in the position to avoid high turnover and repeat training costs, perhaps someone with part time job in a similar institutional environment.
Bachelor’s degree; strong preference given to candidates with experience with student services
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Expertise in and experience with student services
Wide and deep knowledge of New York City
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication abilities
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Demonstrated knowledge of university/college setting
Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. Consideration of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled
Hamilton College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes diversity in all of its forms and a wide array of cultural experiences as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to those goals are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in these areas.