"Resident Director"

Department Summary

As a pivotal member of UCLA Student Affairs, you'll ignite the Bruin spirit and contribute to a vibrant community that champions academic success and holistic development. UCLA Student Affairs is the backbone of the Bruin journey, supporting students from admission to graduation and beyond. Engage in a role that spans personal growth, academic success, and community enrichment, connecting students with a wealth of resources and opportunities. Here, you're not just part of a team; you're part of the UCLA legacy. Join us in shaping the future of UCLA, where every day you'll make a difference in the lives of our students and the broader Bruin family. The mission of UCLA Residential Life is to create safe, supportive, and inclusive living-learning communities that engage residents in order to foster their academic success, personal growth, and responsible citizenship. We invite you to apply to be part of a dynamic team in a supportive environment where you can use your organizational and interpersonal skills and attention to detail to enhance the overall effectiveness and employee engagement in the Student Affairs organization. While you may not meet 100% of this job's qualifications, if much of this job and qualifications describe you, then you are highly encouraged to apply.

Position Summary

As a pivotal member of UCLA Student Affairs, you'll ignite the Bruin spirit and contribute to a vibrant community that champions academic success and holistic development. UCLA Student Affairs is the backbone of the Bruin journey, supporting students from admission to graduation and beyond. Engage in a role that spans personal growth, academic success, and community enrichment, connecting students with a wealth of resources and opportunities. Here, you're not just part of a team; you're part of the UCLA legacy. Join us in shaping the future of UCLA, where every day you'll make a difference in the lives of our students and the broader Bruin family. The mission of UCLA Residential Life is to create safe, supportive, and inclusive living-learning communities that engage residents in order to foster their academic success, personal growth, and responsible citizenship. We invite you to apply to be part of a dynamic team in a supportive environment where you can use your organizational and interpersonal skills and attention to detail to enhance the overall effectiveness and employee engagement in the Student Affairs organization. While you may not meet 100% of this job's qualifications, if much of this job and qualifications describe you, then you are highly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 1-2 Years Experience in Higher Education and/or Student Advising/Conduct (Preferred)
• Skill in supervising staff to maximize effective performance and stimulate growth and expertise in their positions. (Required)
• Skill in organizing information, people, finances, and other resources to develop or maximize effective procedures and operational systems. (Required)
• Ability to analyze data, evaluate programs and procedures, interpret information in order to convey consequences and recommend courses of action. (Required)
• Working knowledge of facilities, equipment, and resources to be used effectively in programming. (Preferred)
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial record keeping procedures in order to monitor budgets, authorize expenditures, and recommend budget priorities. (Preferred)
• Ability to guide and direct the actions of others including staff and student residents. (Required)
• Ability to speak formally and informally by making prepared and extemporaneous presentations to individuals and groups in order to provide information, explain procedures, investigate facts, and persuade others. (Required)
• Skill in writing business correspondence, analytical reports, publicity, procedural manuals, and evaluation instruments to convey simple and complex information and to persuade others. (Required)
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with department staff, campus personnel, community persons, and students to produce quality group work. (Required)
• Skill to counsel students in order to resolve personal, interpersonal, and academic difficulties. (Required)
• Working knowledge of student due process in judiciary procedures in order to implement and coordinate a variety of judiciary procedures. (Required)
• Working knowledge of theories which apply to working with college students, developing communities as well as group dynamics, and organized behavior. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training (Required)
• Master's degree (Preferred)