Josh Schaldenbrand
Experienced Educator & Leader
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Experienced leader in higher education. Proven track record of enhancing student engagement, fostering inclusive communities, and improving retention through strategic initiatives. Strong focus on team collaboration, conflict resolution, and adapting to evolving needs. Skilled in training & development, program management, and policy implementation. Adaptable, reliable, and results-driven professional.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Residence Life
Washington & Jefferson College
06.2023 - Current
- Provides leadership to the Office of Residence Life which is responsible for serving 1,100 undergraduate students at Washington & Jefferson College.
- Serves as a member of the Division of Student Life Leadership team and chairs the Campus Safety Committee.
- Buids positive relationships with campus partners leading to effective collaboration across the college to better serve students.
- Develops a comprehensive training program for residence life professional and student staff.
- Manages budget allocations effectively, ensuring optimal use of resources for residence life programming and staffing.
- Establishes clear expectations and performance metrics for residence life staff, fostering accountability and professional growth.
- Acts as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to address concerns or conflicts related to residence life matters.
- Oversees crisis management efforts coordinating response with Campus & Public Safety personnel.
Housefellow
Carnegie Mellon University
08.2014 - 05.2023
- Actively built relationships with students, faculty, and staff by maintaining a presence within the residential community facilitating individual and community development.
- Provided direction, academic and personal advising, and leadership coaching to undergraduate students.
- Across three collateral assignments during the term of this position worked with various aspects of the university's student conduct system, led the student staff recruitment and development processes, and enhanced relationships between CMU and students living in Greek Houses.
Assistant Director/Area Coordinator
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Provided leadership and supervision to all aspects of residential programming and leadership initiatives for the Edinboro University Residence Halls that house 2,000 students.
- Recruited and supervised departmental central office graduate assistant staff.
- Led department-wide assessment practices and initiated strategic planning
- Coordinated and facilitated resident assistant staff training.
Resident Director
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Rolla, Missouri
07.2010 - 09.2012
Residence Life Coordinator
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln , Nebraska
07.2008 - 11.2009
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA 05.2001 -
Skills
Training & Development
Problem-solving
Crisis management
Community building
Staff development
Relationship building
Supervision
Innovation and creativity
Timeline
Director of Residence Life
Washington & Jefferson College
06.2023 - Current
Housefellow
Carnegie Mellon University
08.2014 - 05.2023
Assistant Director/Area Coordinator
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
09.2012 - 09.2014
Resident Director
Missouri University of Science & Technology
07.2010 - 09.2012
Residence Life Coordinator
Nebraska Wesleyan University
07.2008 - 11.2009
Master of Arts - Counseling
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
05.2001 -