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Job Description

Housing and Food Services (HFS) has an outstanding opportunity for a Resident Director to join their team.

Housing & Food Services (HFS) supports over 10,000 student residents and operates 40+ dining locations on campus. With a team of over 1,200 staff and students, HFS is dedicated to enhancing student life through teamwork and excellent service.

PURPOSE

Oversees the development and administration of a Residential Life Program within a residence hall or apartment environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervision - 30%

+ Leads a staff of 5-17 student staff (undergraduate Resident Advisers [RAs] and an undergraduate Assistant Resident Director [ARD]) in developing communities for and responding to the needs of 300-1000 residents. Our larger communities operate with a Co-RD model and share supervision responsibilities.

+ Monitors RA and ARD job performance.

+ Provides recognition for staff job performance; implements the Departmental performance management process to address performance concerns.

+ Participates in the Departmental processes designed to effectively select, orient, and train student staff.

+ Plans and implements in-service activities that serve as on-the-job training and that promote opportunities for personal growth and development for a diverse paraprofessional student staff team.

+ Supports the implementation of the Learn2Live community development model through student leader programming, small group and one on one engagement with residents. RDs may also work collaboratively to develop a Living Learning Community or an Affinity Housing program depending on placement.

Advising Student Groups - 20%

+ With the ARD, serves as a Co-Advisor to students involved in Hall Council or other Departmental student groups.

+ Promotes collaboration between Hall Council leaders and the RA staff.

+ Participates in student leadership-development trainings, round table discussions and assessments.

Building Operations Management - 20%

+ Consults and works in collaboration with custodial, facilities maintenance, desk services and dining services to assess and address building, community, and individual student needs.

+ Performs a weekly facility tour with the Custodial Supervisor for the community.

+ Manages opening and closing procedures in assigned community in collaboration with the community management team.

+ Coordinates a life-safety programs (such as fire drills) within the community.

+ Participates in facilitating room changes, room reassignments, and occupancy reports.

+ Maintains records of building charts, forms, financial expenditures, and other necessary record.

+ Establishes an RA on-call schedule alongside the ARD.

Student Conduct - 10%

+ Manages a student conduct caseload and maintains confidential records.

+ Facilitates conduct meetings with students emphasizing personal responsibility and an understanding of how one’s behavior impacts self and others.

+ Utilizes educational sanctioning in accordance with established Residential Life Conduct Process philosophy and guidelines.

+ Facilitates educational workshops for students found in violation of the Housing Agreement.

+ Represents Residential Life in Administrative Hearings as necessary.

Crisis Management - 10%

+ Participates in an on-call emergency response rotation throughout the calendar year to respond to incidents and emergencies as they occur for a residential population of approximately 9,500 students.

+ Implements Departmental/University emergency and crisis response protocols.

+ Collaborates and consults with other Student Life professionals regarding students needing additional support/resources.

+ Provides follow-up with students, campus services and parents as necessary.

Organizational Engagement - 10%

+ Supports and assists in the leadership of delivering the mission, goals, values, and culture of Residential Life, Housing & Food Services, and the University of Washington.

+ Fosters and maintains a workplace climate that is supportive of all employees and students regardless of their identity, respectful of differences, and open to multiple perspectives.

+ Participates in professional-development activities, including but not limited to: Departmental workshops, presentations, and article/book discussions.

+ Provides leadership within the Residential Life Team and facilitates productive interactions with all staff.

+ Models an understanding of, and respect for, existing policies and procedures.

+ Serves as a member of Residential Life Team committees; seeks opportunities to develop new and/or enhances current programs and activities.

+ Participates in a professional organization and assumes leadership roles in campus, regional and/or national professional organizations.

+ Develops and presents on various subjects to the Residential Life Team (and other departments as appropriate) based on workshops attended at regional/national conferences.

IMPACT TO THE UNIVERSITY

An effective residential life program supports student retention, socialization, and academic success. Collaboration within HFS and the University contributes to consistency and alignment with University-wide goals and objectives. This position provides a direct interface for residential students to the services and resources provided by Housing & Food Services and the University of Washington. In addition, it helps shape the students’ on-campus experience through educational dialogue and programming and is responsible for 24-hour crisis response in all University housing operations.

POSITION COMPLEXITIES

HFS Residential Life houses nearly 9,500 students in residence halls and single-student and family apartments. This position utilizes development and applied environmental theory within this complex and quickly evolving environment. The position must:

+ Live on-campus in a residence hall or apartment community.

+ Participate in an on-call emergency response rotation providing coverage 7 days a week, 24-hours a day, including holidays.

+ Work extended hours during peak times of the academic year.

WORKING CONDITIONS

+ The position works a regular Monday through Friday schedule; however, it requires evening and occasional weekend commitments throughout the year.

+ Live on-campus in a residence hall or apartment community.

SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES

Up to 17 RAs and an ARD within the assigned community, and up to two Office Assistants.

REPORTS TO

Area Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ Bachelor’s degree and one year residence hall supervisory experience required.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications such as license/certification/registration.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Master’s degree in student personnel or related field.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

+ A satisfactory outcome from the employment reference check processes and education verification.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$48,564.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$48,564.00 annual

Other Compensation:

Plus Housing

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.