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Residence Life: Area Director. The University of Miami is home to nearly 15,400 undergraduate and graduate students. The Department of Housing and Residential Life is home to an extensive and diverse residential program featuring six residential communities. The cornerstone of the residential program is a system of five residential colleges that blend the Oxford and Cambridge tradition of live-in faculty with the American commitment to student development and academic success. Residential Colleges range in size from 400-900 students. The University also offers University Village, an apartment area housing approximately 800 upper-class students. Area Directors are the primary administrators of each college or area. Responsibilities include: selection, training, and supervision of professional and student staff; crisis management; serving as a judicial officer; collaborating with live-in faculty; co-curricular and educational programming initiatives; administrative operations; and the development of a coherent student development program. The position involves significant night and weekend work. Remuneration: $34,000-$37,000 for 12 months. Fully furnished two/three bedroom apartment. Meal plan when dining facilities are open. Vacation and benefits provided by the University. Requires a Master's degree in higher education, counseling or related field; 2 years of experience; professional experience in a residential setting is preferred. Experience with supervision, student conduct, crisis response, living-learning communities, educational programming, working with faculty, and working with a diverse student population is desirable. Apply online at at http:/www.miami.edu/careers keyword 001361. The University of Miami is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, and a drug free workplace.