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. A division of Bard located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Bard College at Simon's Rock is the only four-year college in the U.S. specifically designed for motivated adolescents to fully realize their academic potential by beginning college immediately after the 10th or 11th grade. BA and AA degrees are granted in over 35 areas of study. Simon's Rock attracts a diverse student population of approximately 400 students, drawn nationally and internationally, with a significant population of students identifying as LGBTQIA .

For over 50 years, Simon's Rock has practiced the simple yet radical idea that many students are ready for college before the age of 18, an idea that launched the Early College movement in the United States and beyond. In 2015, Simon's Rock launched Bard Academy, a two-year high school program for boarding and day students, with courses designed and taught by college professors and leading to entry into college after the tenth grade. In doing so, Simon's Rock has connected high school and college in one cohesive, coherent six-year arc. In 2019, Simon's Rock established the Early College Research Institute (ECRI), a locus for research into "what's next" in Early College. In 2023, Simon's Rock launched the Bard Queer Leadership Project, a B.A. degree program designed for, and by, LGBTQIA college students, aiming to elevate LGBTQIA college graduates into leadership roles in fields across the workforce.

The Role: At Bard Academy and Bard College at Simon's Rock, we seek a dynamic and student focused Assistant Director of Campus Life & Housing for the Office of Campus Life. The assistant director will provide oversight of the student conduct system, Maxient, and the conduct process. The assistant director will also oversee the housing placements and assignments for all residents, coordinate with community directors the housing placements and assignments for all summer camps and conferences, and work with the Director of Campus Life to provide supervision, guidance, and structure to the Community Directors and Student Staff within the department of Campus Life. Furthermore, the Assistant Director of Campus Life & Housing will work with the Director of Campus Life and the Dean of Students & Equitable Community to help create an inclusive and welcoming campus environment, and strengthen all aspects of the Simon's Rock community.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Oversee housing placements and assignments for roughly 300 residents across approximately 9 residence halls;
• Oversee room change process;
• Coordinate housing for students who spend the summer working on campus;
• Support summer programming, which includes Simon's Rock summer programs and external rentals of residences and facilities, in coordination with other departments
• Direct supervision of 4 professional staff members (Community Directors);
• Indirect supervision and support of 4 professional staff members;
• Provide guidance and leadership to 2 department committees;
• Provide guidance and support to student staff members;
• Serve as a conduct officer for the conduct system, working closely with the Director of Campus Life for the administration of community standards;
• Promotes, supports, and strengthens the institution's diversity and inclusion efforts;
• Works with the Director of Campus Life to envision a positive and inclusive residential experience that promotes student engagement;
• Serve in Administrative on-call rotation;
• Additional related duties as assigned.

We seek community-minded, team-oriented individuals to help develop and foster an inclusive and welcoming campus climate which allows young students to flourish. Applicants must have strong written and oral communication skills and 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. Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and to be insured to drive Simon's Rock vehicles are required. A Bachelor's Degree is required; at least two years of experience in residence life and housing at the boarding school or college level required.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, live-in position with significant evening and weekend responsibilities. Compensation includes salary, an on-campus, partially furnished apartment in the beautiful Berkshires, and a meal plan when the dining hall is open.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Bard College and Bard Academy at Simon's Rock are equal opportunity employers, and we encourage applications from candidates of all races, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, and socioeconomic levels as the values of equity and inclusion are core to our institutional mission. AA/EOE.

All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three references. No phone calls, please. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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.

About Bard College

Building on a 150-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College's mission has expanded across the country, around the world, and to meet broader student needs.Now, approximately 2,000 undergraduates study in Annandale and more than 200 graduate students study in Bard programs, plus nearly 1,000 students in our early colleges. Total enrollment for Bard College and its global affiliates is approximately 5,000 students. The undergraduate program at our main campus in the Hudson River Valley of upstate New York retains a reputation for scholarly excellence and civic engagement. We are committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow's thought leaders.

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