Resident Director

About this
Opportunity

• Oversee the development and overall operations of a Residential Life Program within a residence hall or apartment
  community.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision - 25%

• Directly supervise, train, and evaluate 6-19 resident advisers (RA), 1 office assistant
  (OA), and one assistant resident director
  (ARD) in developing residential communities for and responding to the needs of 300-1000 residents.
  Larger communities (900+ students)
  operate with a co-RD model and share supervision responsibilities.
• Facilitate individual meetings with direct reports, weekly team
  meetings, and continuous training as well as team development and recognition opportunities for student leaders.
• Integrate practices
  to foster a work environment that supports diverse perspectives, encourages growth, and offers equitable opportunities to all team
  members.
• Hold student leaders accountable to job expectations in alignment with Residential Life's performance management process to
  address performance concerns.

Student Development and Residence Education - 20%

• Support the implementation of the
  Learn to Live community development model through facilitation of roommate agreements, student leader programming, residence hall
  programming, and small group/one on one engagement with residents.

Provide leadership and support to hall council in
collaboration with the assistant resident director including:

• Provide guidance,
  direction, and resources to the
  assistant resident director who serves as the primary adviser to hall council
• Ensure hall council is following university policies
  and procedures for programs, events, and purchasing

Building Operations Management - 20%

• Utilize Housing & Food
  Services management system, StarRez to assist in occupancy, communication, and operational processes.
• Consult and work in
  collaboration with custodial, facilities maintenance, student & desk services, and dining to assess and address building, community, and
  individual student needs.

• Manage opening and closing procedures in assigned community in collaboration with the
  community management team.
• Effectively manage and track the budget and cost center for assigned community including a budget up to
  approximately $450,000 including an operating budget and overseeing the alignment of payroll expenditures within the cost center.

Student Support & Crisis Management - 15%

• Participate 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 9,300 students.
• Apply DEIB
  informed approaches in emergency and crisis response by recognizing the diverse identities and experiences of those impacted and reflecting
  on one's own identity in decision-making.
• Implement Departmental/University emergency and crisis response protocols.

Student Conduct - 10%

• Facilitate conduct meetings with students emphasizing personal responsibility and an understanding of
  how one's behavior impacts self and others.
• Respond timely and effectively to bias incidents and other situations that can have high
  individual or community impact.

Organizational Engagement - 10%

• Support and assist in the leadership of
  delivering the mission, goals,
  values, and culture of Residential Life, Housing & Food Services, and the University of
  Washington.
• Engage and uphold Residential Life's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging vision and agreements including
  commitment to understanding privilege, enhancing awareness of bias and mitigating bias, advocacy, and continuous learning and
  self-reflection.
• Serve on committees to create or enhance programs, processes, and operational shifts; seek opportunities to develop
  new and/or enhance current programs and activities.
• Maintain awareness of current trends and best practices within the field of
  student development and operations within a residential life program.

Reports to the Area Director for Residential Life.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum
qualifications and additional qualifications listed below.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum
qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

• Bachelor's degree
• One year of residence hall supervisory experience required.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity,
  inclusion, and belonging in addition to the ability to create an inclusive residence hall community.
• Experience in the supervision
  of paraprofessionals (Resident Adviser,
  Community Assistant, etc.)
• Experience in the selection and training of paraprofessional
  staff.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in student personnel or related
  field.
• Experience with emergency response and crisis management.
• Experience hearing students conduct cases or judicial
  matters.
• Experience advising student leadership organizations.
• Experience in the development of student learning initiatives
  and/or experience working with a programming or community development model.
• Experience serving on committees or leading
  departmental initiatives.

Working Conditions

• The position works on a Monday through Friday schedule; however, it
  requires significant evening and weekend commitments throughout the year including but not limited to: move-in, move-out, admitted student
  day, training activities, weekly hall council and student leader meetings, and On-Call responsibilities.
• This position is required
  to live on campus in University Housing.

About the Team

"Working together to enhance student life" is the Housing &
Food Services mission statement. Housing & Food Services is a large and complex organization with a unified commitment to supporting student
learning, growth, and success.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range

Minimum:

$48,564.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$48,564.00 annual

Other

Compensation:

+ University Housing on campus

Benefits:

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

Shift:

Alternate Work 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.

To request disability accommodation in the application process,
contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

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.

The overall mission of the Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office (EOAA), is to ensure University compliance with the law and
spirit of equal opportunity and affirmative action. Areas of responsibility include issues related to race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or other protected
veteran as persons in these groups are part of the University community as employees, students, and members of the public. For more
information about the Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office, see their website: http://www.washington.edu/provost/ap/eoaa/index.html.