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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 [email protected]. 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
Visit the Bowling Green State University website at www.bgsu.edu/ BGSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer/educator. Spelman Johnson has prepared this document based on personal interviews and information copied, compiled, or quoted in part from source documents obtained from our client institution, and as such the contents of this document are believed to be reliable. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, the original source documents and factual situations govern, and the material presented here should be relied upon for informational purposes only.