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Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green, OH

Director of Residence Life Institutional Background Established in 1910 as a teacher-training institution, Bowling Green held its first classes in 1914. It was not until the following year that the first two buildings—now University Hall and Williams Hall—were ready for use. Student enrollment for that initial year totaled 304, with a faculty of 21. The first bachelor’s degrees were awarded in 1917. In 1929, Bowling Green began providing four-year degree programs in the College of Education and the College of Liberal Arts. The College of Business Administration and graduate programs were added in 1935, the year Bowling Green attained full university status. In 1947, the Graduate School was formed. The first doctorate in English was awarded in 1963. Beginning in 1946, University extension programs were offered in Sandusky, Ohio. During the next two decades, course offerings there were expanded. In 1965, the University established a regional campus to serve Erie, Huron, and Ottawa counties. That campus is now BGSU Firelands, located in Huron, Ohio. Firelands, which opened for classes in 1967, offers associate-degree-level career and technical education programs in 15 areas as well as eight bachelor’s degree programs. In the 1970s, three new colleges were added to the University’s curricular offerings. In 1973, the College of Health and Human Services was established to provide degree programs in specialized areas in various health and community service fields. In 1975, the School of Music was expanded into the College of Musical Arts, and in the same year the Graduate School became the Graduate College. The School of Technology was granted college status in 1985.

Bowling Green, OH With mile upon mile of shorelines, islands, and riverbanks shaping the terrain almost wherever you turn, the Northwest Ohio region abounds in striking geographies and abundant nature. More species of freshwater fish and birds make their home here than just about anywhere else in the nation, and an impressive string of parks and reserves makes all this wildlife readily accessible. Generations of residents and their neighbors recognized the region’s rare combination of opportunity and beauty and made the commitment to strike deep, lasting roots here. The cultural and social investments they made, and the distinctive neighborhoods and communities they created, remain to welcome generations today. For people looking for a true sense of belonging in an era of upheaval and change, the Northwest Ohio region extends a particular welcome. Here, the remarkable combination of affordability and accessibility that one finds only at rare moments and places converges to create a quality of life that others can only dream of. And that’s entirely right for a region that will attract and retain the best talents from elsewhere as well as within as the heart of the new manufacturing economy, where good ideas have global reach, and life can be good every step of the way. Top things to do in Bowling Green include

BGSU Arts and Athletics

BGSU Planetarium

Black Swamp Arts Festival

Bowling Green City Pool

Cinemark Cinema

Clazel Theater

The National Tractor Pull

Wood County Fair

Nightlife For more information about Bowling Green, OH, visit the Chamber of Commerce website at http://www.bgchamber.net/. Vision In the spirit of innovation, Bowling Green State University (BGSU) will be a national model for a premier learning community that develops, transforms, and impacts individuals and communities by shaping their futures through learning, discovery, and collaboration. BGSU will meet the educational, economic, and social challenges of our region, the state of Ohio, the nation, and the world.

Mission Bowling Green State University provides educational experiences inside and outside of the classroom that enhance the lives of all of our students, other stakeholders, and the many publics we serve. BGSU students are prepared for lifelong career growth, lives of engaged citizenship and leadership in a global society. With our learning communities we build a welcoming, safe, and diverse environment where creative ideas and entrepreneurial achievements can benefit others throughout our region, the state of Ohio, the nation and the world. Core Values

We respect one another and foster diversity and a culture of inclusion.

We collaborate with each other and our community partners in the region, the state of Ohio, the nation, and the world.

We promote intellectual and personal growth through curricular and co-curricular efforts.

We foster an environment of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurism.

We expect excellence in all we do. Strategic Plan Bowling Green State University’s strategic planning process has created a unified plan for moving the University forward. Designed to evolve as needs and situations change, the plan serves as a roadmap for the major directions in which the University will progress. The strategic plan is the touchstone for evaluating yearly priorities, guiding the allocation of resources, assessing institutional performance, demonstrating accountability, shaping the student, faculty, and staff experience and recommending organizational alignments. The strategic goals and accomplishments for 2016–2017 are

Goal 1: Engage undergraduate students in a unique BG learning experience that fosters engaged citizenship, global leadership, and career preparedness that will lead to lifelong success.

Goal 2: Link graduate programs strategically to scholarship and research pursuits.

Goal 3: Expand academic, research, and public service partnerships with regional communities, the state of Ohio, and other universities; and with national and global private, nonprofit, and governmental entities.

Goal 4: Advance global engagement through learning, discovery, and service.

Goal 5: Build a campus and community that fosters diversity and inclusion.

Goal 6: Enhance the well-being and quality of life of BGSU students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends.

Goal 7: Develop a physical, organizational, and financial infrastructure that ensures the short- and long-term success of the BG experience and enhances the development of the BG family.

For a more detailed look at the strategic plan, go to http://www.bgsu.edu/strategic-plan.html. Leadership Mary Ellen Mazey, President

Mary Ellen Mazey became the 11th president of Bowling Green State University on July 1, 2011. Previously, she served as provost and vice president of academic affairs at Auburn University, as dean of the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University, and as dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Wright State University. In 1996–97, she had an Intergovernmental Personnel Assignment and served as director of the Office of University Partnerships at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A first-generation college graduate, President Mazey earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from West Virginia University and a Ph.D. in geography from the University of Cincinnati. President Mazey is deeply committed to student success and to providing a high-quality education that leads to long-term career value for students. Her vision for BGSU is focused on building regional, state, national, and global partnerships that enhance the student experience, facilities, and revenues and ensure that BGSU is positioned in the global marketplace. She is committed to a

diverse campus environment that serves all students. Her emphasis on strategic planning and partnership building has resulted in successful collaborations with a local hospital for a new student health center, with the state of Ohio for a new crime laboratory, and with North Star Aviation for a new hangar/classroom building. There is an emphasis on providing classroom space for innovative, new academic programming. The campus has renovated or opened 10 new buildings in the last three years. President Mazey has served as a consultant on strategic planning and as an evaluator for the Higher Learning Commission. She currently serves on the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Voluntary System of Accountability (VSA) Board and as chair of the board for the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA). In addition, she serves on the board of directors of the Toledo Chamber of Commerce and the northwest Ohio Regional Growth Partnership. The Academic Program The student-faculty ratio at Bowling Green State University is 19:1, and the school has 41.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Bowling Green State University include liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, education, other, psychology, general, biology/biological sciences, general, and kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 77 percent.

Bowling Green’s colleges:

Arts and Sciences

Business

Education and Human Development

BGSU Firelands

Graduate

Health and Human Services

Honor

Musical Arts

Technology, Architecture, and Applied Engineering

The Student Body Bowling Green State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,334, with a gender distribution of 43 percent male students and 57 percent female students. About 42 percent of students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 58 percent of students live off campus. Freshmen at BGSU may join a Learning Community, which allows them to take a course with and live near other students who share a common interest. Undergraduates at Bowling Green can choose from

more than 200 degrees, and master’s students can choose from about 50 graduate programs, including business, education, and health. The BGSU campus is home to several unique buildings, such as the music building, which looks like a baby grand piano from above, and the recreation center, which from above resembles the school’s falcon mascot. Students can join nearly 300 clubs, about 40 Greek organizations, and maybe even the SICSIC spirit crew. This group, which has been around since the 1940s, consists of six anonymous members who dress in Halloween masks

and work uniforms and secretly post spirit messages and signs on campus. Student athletes can play at the recreational level or try out for one of the many BGSU Falcons varsity sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference. An Overview of the Division of Student Affairs Dr. Thomas Gibson leads a comprehensive student affairs division consisting of all of the areas on the organization chart below. Residence life plays a key role in this division. Dr. Gibson arrived at BGSU in the late summer of 2017. In a short amount of time, Dr. Gibson has learned about BGSU and its community. Please see the Student Affairs Organizational Chart on the next page

Joshua LawrieInterim Director of

Residence Life

Residential Facilities and Operations

Residential Education

Housing and Conference Operations

Student Recreation

Center

Perry Field House

Wellness Connection

Intramurals and Clubs

Forrest Creason Golf

Course

Outdoor Programs

TRiOPrograms

Multicultural Initiatives for

Graduate Student Success

Women’s Center

LGBT Programs

Multicultural Affairs

Student Conduct

Campus Activities

Division Liaisons

Rodney FlemingStudent Legal Services

Deb ChatfieldFalcon Health

Danielle ParkerUniversity Advancement

Jacquie NelsonMarketing and Communications

Andy AltAsst. Vice Provost for

Academic AffairsStudent

Insurance Office

Susan SwinfordBusiness Affairs

Steve KampfAsst. VP for Student Affairs, Director of

Recreation and Wellness

Jodi WebbAssociate Vice

President for Student Affairs

Sheila BrownInterim Administrator-

in-Charge for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Pam AbbottSr. Administrative Secretary

Jeff JacksonAsst. VP for Student

Career Success, Director of Career

Center

SOAR

Off-CampusStudent Services

Counseling Center

Dean of StudentsChris Bullins

Faith DeNardoTitle IX

Coordinator/ Director of Wellness

Accessibility Services

Dr. Thomas J. Gibson Vice President for Student Affairs and Vice Provost

Center for Leadership & President’s Leadership Academy

Rev. July 2017

Falcon Health

Fraternity and Sorority

Life

StudentGovernment

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

Spirit Programs

Organizational Structure of Residence Life

The Office of Residence Life promotes an engaging, safe, and inclusive environment for academic success and personal growth through student-centered programs, innovative services, and cost-effective facilities. With 14 residence halls, we are home to nearly 6,000 students. Vision The Office of Residence Life aspires to be a premier living-learning community. Mission The Office of Residence Life promotes an engaging, safe, and inclusive environment for academic success and personal growth through student-centered programs, innovative services, and cost-effective facilities. Please see the Residence Life 2017 – 2018 Organizational Chart on the next page

History of the Position

Sarah Waters joined BGSU in August 2008 and became the director of residence life in September 2010. In the late spring of 2017, Waters accepted a position as the director of student housing at the University of Kansas. Dr. Thomas Gibson, the vice president for student affairs and vice provost, arrived at BGSU 18 months ago. His vision has impacted the expectations for this position and how it will shape the future of residence life. His strong commitment to student success and ability to forge strong partnerships with all of BGSU make this a compelling opportunity. Responsibilities of the Position Reporting to the vice President for student affairs/vice provost, the director of residence life provides leadership, direction, and oversight to a 6,100-student housing program and $37 million operation that together enhance the student life experience. With a comprehensive portfolio, the director will develop and implement goals and objectives for a department of 28 full-time and over 400 part-time/student employees. The director is responsible for long-range strategic planning; monitoring revenue/expense activity; effectively collaborating with institutional stakeholders to meet strategic enrollment goals; developing learning outcomes for student success; business planning; diversity initiatives; capital planning; advising student affairs leadership; project management; and process improvement efforts.

Assistant Director, Supervision

Claire Semer

Assistant Director, Supervision

Joshua Maxwell

Hall Director Founders

Allison Adkins

Coordinator, Diversity & Retention

Initiatives

Ana Brown

Hall Director Offenhauer Larry Serfozo

Hall Director Kohl

Monica Westerheide Office of Residence Life

D I V I S I O N O F S T U D E N T A F F A I R S

GA Leadership Amy Brown

Hall Director Centennial

Brittany Krisanda

Office of Residence Life Division of Student Affairs

470 Math Sciences Building Bowling Green, Ohio 43403-2011 phone 419-372-2011 fax 419-372-0477 www.bgsu.edu/housing

Organizational Chart

Last Updated 7/1/17

Hall Director McDonald Chelsea Uhl

Hall Director Conklin &

Greek Village Jorge El-Azar

Vice President for Student Affairs & Vice Provost

Thomas Gibson

Hall Director Falcon Heights & Apartments

Jacob Haun

Business Analyst

Saundra Smith

Coordinator, Communications & Recruitment

Stephanie Brinkman

Associate Director, Facilities & Operations

Jason Janusziewicz

Assistant Director, Budgets & Finance

Vijaya Dasigi

IT Security Specialist

Paul Ansted

Senior Fiscal Officer

Lisa Swope

Operations Manager,

Centennial & Falcon

Heights Halls Amy Lorenz

Interim Director of Residence Life

Joshua Lawrie

Senior Secretary Sara McLaughlin

Administrative Assistant Karla Leady

Assistant Director, Academic Support

& Assessment

Derrick Jones

Coordinator, Leadership &

Administration

Jennifer Grulke

Senior Associate Director of Residence Life

Tim Shaal

Assistant Operations Manager

Dean Bellas

Assistant Director, Housing &

Administration

Vacant

Student Services Counselor (2) Annie Long &

Vacant

Coordinator, Housing

Operations Rebecca Lyons

GA SMART Ayanna Byers

Senior Secretary Nancy Iler

Staff in Campus Operations

(Custodians, BMOs, etc.)

GA Hall Director TBA

GA Hall Director Olivia Giovingo

GA Hall Director Taylor Schaar

GA Hall Director Nick Polanchik

GA Hall Director SJ Wilhelm

GA Hall Director Tyler Sherman

Office Manager Brittany Ward

Custodians & Maintenance Technicians, Centennial &

Falcon Heights Halls

Capstone On-Campus Management

V I S I O N The Office of Residence Life aspires to be a premier living-learning community. M I S S I O N The Office of Residence Life promotes an engaging, safe, and inclusive environment for academic success and personal growth through student-centered programs, innovative services, and cost-effective facilities.

GA Academics Ellen Goedert

Hall Director Kreischer CD

Shantrell Jenkins

GA Hall Director Derek Savick

Hall Director Kreischer AB

Adam Wood

GA Hall Director Samantha Jagust

Characteristics of the Successful Candidate A master’s degree and a record of progressively increasing responsibilities that includes at least seven years’ direct leadership experience in university/college residence life is required. An earned doctoral degree is preferred. Demonstrated experience in managing a large, complex, multimillion-dollar housing program is preferred. The successful candidate will possess an understanding of a variety of strategic housing models, an understanding of competing financial priorities, extensive knowledge of current residence life best practices, the ability to navigate interpersonal relationships, and demonstrated excellent communication skills. In addition to the above, BGSU stakeholders consistently identified the following characteristics and attributes of an ideal candidate:

Bring a strong occupancy management experience to the position

Demonstrate a history of building strong partnerships across the entire institution

Possess an understanding of enrollment management and the integral role residence life plays in retention

Work collaboratively with the VP on strategic planning

Maintain the strong history of BGSU’s residence life department while helping to integrate all areas of the department with the larger organization

Demonstrate the capacity to build and maintain strong collaborations with academic affairs in building programs to aid with student success

Empower staff through inspiring leadership, meaningful management, and instrumental teambuilding

Bring experience in using data as a rubric for decisions

Possess a knowledge of facilities, maintenance, custodial services, capital planning, replacement and renewal schedules, and renovations

Possess an understanding of fraternity and sorority organizations housing options

Bring strong experiences in crisis management and emergency response

Demonstrate a knowledge of student development theory and its practice Likely Opportunities, Priorities, and Challenges of the Position The director of residence life is responsible for the management of a 6,100-bed residential system. The director supervises the senior staff in the following areas: housing administration, business affairs, facility operations, residence education, residential technology, and conference programs. The director of residence life manages a $37 million budget and a full-time and part-time staff of approximately 400 people.

Provide strategic leadership to ensure delivery of high-quality residential programs, services, and facilities that meet the needs of students, learning communities, and other constituencies. Develop metrics to measure and monitor success and report periodically to student affairs leadership.

Ensure financial sustainability. Develop the annual budget, setting appropriate targets for revenue and expenses, including an annual contribution to financial reserves. Develop a five- and ten-year capital investment plan to ensure that facilities are maintained and enhanced to support strategic needs. Develop, with the director of student affairs, periodic reports of financial results.

Allocate human resources and oversee all aspects of programs and services to students in the residence units. Develop and implement an efficient and effective staffing model, ensuring that individuals with the needed knowledge, skills, and abilities are in place to support strategic needs. Oversee all personnel-related activities within the unit in accordance with University policy, including hiring, termination, promotion, professional development, and training. Develop training, systems, and processes to ensure that student crises are responded to appropriately at all levels.

Oversee facility maintenance, renovations, and development. Work with capital planning and campus operations to understand short- and long-term facility needs, develop preventive maintenance schedules, and identify construction requirements.

Promote residence life. Provide subject matter expertise and leadership within student affairs and across the campus community on known and emerging issues relevant to residential student well-being.

Pursue external funding opportunities. Identify programmatic and capital projects that would be appealing for external donors and partner with advancement to secure funding. Partner with academic and community members on grant opportunities. Develop programs and services for external customers that complement student offerings.

Measures of Success for the Position

At an appropriate interval after joining BGSU, the following items will initially define success for the new director of residence life:

The new director has established a strong working relationship with the vice president, leading to a shared vision and common goals.

A culture of shared collaboration exists within residence life.

Effective partnerships with academics have been established, fostering new and innovative programs for student success.

The new director will have a strong understanding of the finances within the

organization and their impact on the larger BGSU community.

The BGSU community sees residence life as an engaged partner in helping students, faculty, staff, and families.

Effective leadership will be demonstrated by a sense of trust within the department. Benefits Overview Bowling Green State University provides a comprehensive benefit program as a part of the total compensation package. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. Benefits and compensation include:

Health and Prescription

Dental and Vision

Life and Disability

Retirement

Work/Life Benefits

Tuition Fee Waivers

Voluntary Benefits

Life Events Benefits For more information about BGSU’s benefits and compensation, go to https://www.bgsu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html. Application and Nomination Applications, including a position-specific cover letter and resume, may be submitted online at http://www.spelmanandjohnson.com/open-positions/. Nominations for this position may be emailed to Jennifer N. Hiatt at jnh@spelmanjohnson.com. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895.

Spelman Johnson Director of Residence Life – Bowling Green State University

Jennifer N. Hiatt, Search Associate

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