Simon's Rock at Bard CollegeDirector of Campus Life and HousingApply Here:https://apply.interfolio.com/162236 Our Institution: Founded in 1860, Bard College is an international network of highly innovative and admired educational institutions grounded in the liberal arts and sciences.Simon’s Rock at Bard College (https://simons-rock.edu/) actualizes the simple yet radical idea that many students are ready for college before the age of 18. This idea, first envisioned by Elizabeth Blodgett Hall on the original Simon’s Rock campus in 1966 in Great Barrington, MA, launched the Early College movement in the United States and beyond. Simon’s Rock has carried out this mission for 59 years in Great Barrington, and in July of 2025 is relocating to the Massena campus of Bard College, in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY. In this new location, Simon’s Rock will have a diverse student population of approximately 180 students, both boarding and day students, drawn nationally and internationally, with a significant population of students identifying as LGBTQIA+. This includes enrollment in the Early College Associate in Arts degree program as well as in Bard Academy. Launched in 2015, Bard Academy is a two-year high school program with courses designed and taught by college professors and leading to entry into college after the 10th grade. Students at the Massena campus may enter the Early College either as matriculates from Bard Academy or as students directly admitted to Early College after completing 10th or 11th grade, or the equivalent in home schooled or non-traditional pathways. The Role: For Simon’s Rock at Bard College, we seek a community-minded, team oriented individual to serve as Director of Campus Life and Housing. The Director helps develop and foster an inclusive and welcoming campus climate which allows young students to flourish. Applicants must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, organized, and demonstrate good judgment. They should be mature, outgoing, and solution-oriented. Successful candidates should expect to be active participants in this community. This position is a full-time, live-on position with benefits, on-site at the Massena campus of Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY. Housing is provided. Duties include: + Works with the Dean of Student Affairs to envision a positive and inclusive campus environment + Serves as a conduct officer for the conduct system, working closely with the Dean of Students and hearing board in the administration of community standards + Assists with the development of a residential curriculum and programming model, including activities on the Massena campus + Promotes, supports, and strengthens the institution’s diversity and inclusion efforts + Collects and analyzes data to determine student needs and satisfaction for continuous improvement of the student experience + Works in partnership with colleagues to ensure a coordinated response to emergencies and violations of campus policies, as well as state and federal law + Recruits and mentors professional staff + Directly supervises 4 Community Directors + Provide guidance and leadership of 2 departmental committees + Implements and provides ongoing training opportunities + Works closely with Buildings and Grounds to ensure proper maintenance and management of facilities + Provides fiscal management of departmental budget + Participates and contributes to broader Student Life programs, events, and initiatives + Serve in on-call rotation + Develops the on-call rotation schedule with Community Directors + Assist the Dean of Students Affairs in reviewing and updating the Student Handbook + Coordinates professional staff onboarding and training + Point of contact for Day Student concerns + Communication with parents on need-to-know basis + Other duties as assigned Required qualifications: + Bachelor’s Degree + A minimum of three (3) years of supervision experience, student support, and budget management Preferred qualifications: + Master’s Degree in student affairs or related field + Experience with an Early College program + Experience with an independent school and/or liberal arts college Application Instructions All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three references. Submit your files to interfolio.com athttps://apply.interfolio.com/162236. Address email inquiries to [email protected] ; no phone calls, please. For full consideration, please submit applications by February 3, 2025, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Compensation:$68,800 to $73,800 Compensation includes lodging on campus valued at $1,400 per month which will be deducted from salary on a pre-tax basis. This salary range reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities. AA/EOE