STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 3 (Resident Director)

Department Purpose

Student Housing and Dining Services (SHDS) is a self-supporting auxiliary that provides housing and dining services to approximately 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and students with families who live in on-campus residential facilities (university owner/managed and Public-Private-Partnerships), as well as providing residential, retail and catering dining services for the campus community. SHDS also provides student support and conference housing services to the campus and general community. For more information about SHDS visit our website at .

Student Housing and Dining Services has adopted the following Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement: Student Housing and Dining Services is committed to serving the needs of students, staff, faculty and guests from various backgrounds and identities. In full support of our institutional commitment to embrace diversity and practice inclusive excellence, we expect every member of our community to acknowledge, value, and uphold the guidelines set forth in the Principles of Community. As a community of scholars and life-long learners, we commit ourselves to learning together about our differences and commonalities while growing in all areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The Resident Director position functions both collaboratively and independently within a Student Housing residential area. The department houses approximately 10,000 students, with around 7,000 in on-campus residence halls and 3,000 in apartments. The Resident Director works in a team of 3-4 to collaboratively manage an area of approximately 1,500-3,300 residents. They provide guidance and assistance to student staff in their supervisory role.

Job Summary

The Resident Director (RD) position is a live-in, two academic-year contract position with the option of one-year extensions. The position is dedicated to student development, student staff supervision, training, community connections, and program management.

The Resident Director works collaboratively to engage with residents regarding their behavior and skill development, create, implement and assess student staff training, and provide ongoing diversity and social justice education. They have responsibility for coordinating and developing leadership and engagement opportunities for residents in a multicultural residential environment. They also supervise student staff and serve on departmental committees in evolving capacities.

POSITION INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift and carry boxes of publications and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Walk tours of buildings and climb stairs

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles.

• This is a live-in position that requires employee as well as all family members and guests to abide by the terms and conditions of the lease/contract and to follow all University, State and Federal policies. Resident Directors are considered essential employees in regards to campus closures and emergency response.
• Work a flexible schedule with some evening work, on-call responsibilities and occasional weekend responsibilities.
• This position may, at times, require the incumbent to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present.
• Special hazards of the position may be exposure to chicken pox, hepatitis B and/or other infectious diseases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Experience working with student transition issues within a university housing setting or a related higher education setting.
• Supervisory experience to recruit, select, train, supervise and evaluate student staff.
• Experience in confronting a variety of difficult situations and individuals, and making appropriate referrals for counseling and/or disciplinary action.
• Experience in planning, implementing, and assessing programs.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills to create correspondence and effectively lead and facilitate group discussions, lead small group training sessions, and engage in public speaking.
• Demonstrated skills to use technology and manage various software (i.e. Outlook; Word; Excel; Google Drive; budget, programming, and conduct databases).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Experience in supporting students within diverse communities.
• Experience and skill in providing equity and inclusion training and development.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Skills to take initiative and to work independently as well as to work cooperatively as part of a team as well as skills to efficiently collect, analyze and synthesize information.
• Knowledge of assessment techniques to gauge student and staff needs and interests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.