RESIDENT DIRECTOR-LIVE IN

RESIDENT DIRECTOR-LIVE IN

Req #:241920
Department:RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Appointing Department Web Address:https://www.uwb.edu/campus-living/search
Job Location: Bothell Campus
Job Location Detail:Not eligible for telework
Posting Date:12/23/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary:$3,500 - $3,750 per month
Other Compensation:
Shift:First Shift
Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.


Although open until filled, priority application date is January 22, 2025.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The Department of Residential Life has an outstanding opportunity for a Resident Director to join their team. Please visit the search website for more information about benefits and growing Residential Life program at UW Bothell. click here.

As a member of Residential Life, the Resident Director is a full-time, live-in staff member who will provide daily support to student living in student housing and will support the education priorities of the department in maintaining a safe, educational living environment. They will be able to assume responsibility for supervising student leaders, providing crisis support, and keeping the program operational.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Residential Education

• Work with a diverse student population to create an inclusive and welcoming environment using our Residential Curriculum model and the curricular approach which provides a plan for learning and development for residential students.
  
• Promote and develop a collaborative environment between residents and UW Bothell community.
  
• Foster an environment which promotes and supports diversity and identity development.
  
• Oversee the organization and implementation of activities and events designed to build and sustain a sense of community among residents.
  
• Organize, publicize, and facilitate regular community meetings for the apartment complexes.
  
• Encourage residents to get involved in leadership opportunities at the community and campus level.
  
• Work with the Residence Hall Association (RHA) to develop education and social programs for community development.
  
• Promote diverse and appropriate developmental activities to meet the needs of residents through community introduction, interaction, involvement, influence, investment, and identity.
  
• Provide academic outreach to students who need additional academic support in the transition to college.
  
  Supervision of Staff
  
  
• Select, train and supervise a diverse staff of undergraduate student employees, Resident Advisors (RA), in developing communities for and responding to the needs of the residents.
  
• Facilitate weekly staff meetings and one-on-one meetings with the Resident Advisor team.
  
• Support RA job performance goals; provide recognition for positive job performance; and implement the departmental performance management process to address concerns.
  
• Plan and implement in-service activities that serve as on-the-job training and that promote opportunities for personal growth and development.
  
  Advising of RHA
  
  
• Recruit, train and advise a diverse staff of undergraduate students leaders and Residence Hall Association Executive Board Members, in developing communities for and advocating for residents.
  
• Oversee the RHA budget and ensure spending is aligned with university policy.
  
• Develop student leadership skills through program and event planning, advocacy work and skill building.
  
  Management of Operations
  
  
• Consult and work in collaboration with Capstone Management staff to assess and address building, community, and individual student needs.
  
• Manage opening and closing procedures according to established procedures.
  
• Coordinate a life safety program within the residence hall. This includes dissemination of information, supervising regular fire drills, maintaining student awareness of emergency procedures and coordinating other activities pertinent to hall safety.
  
• Participate in facilitating room changes, room reassignments, and occupancy reports.
  
• Establish a RA duty schedule and ensure that rounds are completed by RAs.
  
• Refer residents to services and supports both at the university and within the community.
  
  Student Conduct
  
  
• Serve as the initial hearing officer for housing policy violations involving residential students.
  
• Facilitate educational meetings with students emphasizing personal responsibility and an understanding of how one’s behavior impacts self and others.
  
• Utilize educational sanctioning in accordance with established guidelines.
  
• Facilitate educational workshops for students found in violation of the housing agreement.
  
• Manage student conduct caseload efficiently and effectively; maintain confidential records with high attention to detail.
  
• Consult with and refer cases to the Assistant Director of Student Conduct as appropriate.
  
  Crisis Response and Intervention
  
  
• Participate in an on-duty rotation throughout the calendar year to respond to incidents and emergencies as they occur.
  
• Understand and implement the University’s protocols for responding to emergencies and crises.
  
• Appropriately collaborate and consult with other Student Affairs professionals regarding students needing additional support and resources.
  
• Provide necessary follow-up with students, campus services, and parents as necessary.
  
  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  
  
• Bachelor's degree in education, Student Services, Higher Ed Administration or Counseling or Related Field.
  
• At least one year of recent (within the past 3 years) experience supervising or advising a diverse college-aged student staff or group/club.
  
  Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
  
  ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  
  
• Ability to develop administrative systems to accomplish multiple tasks in an efficient manner, set priorities, and work well under pressure of deadlines.
  
• Ability to interact and communicate, orally and in writing, in an effective and approachable manner with students, staff, parents, and faculty from diverse backgrounds; and the ability to work in a team environment and develop cooperative relationships with others.
  
  DESIRED QUALFICIATIONS
  
  
• Master's degree in student development, higher education administration, or related field from an accredited college or university.
  
• One year of professional experience in college or university student services (graduate internship may apply towards professional experience).
  
• Demonstrated experience working with traditionally underrepresented groups.
  
• Experience living or working in a college residence hall strongly preferred.
  
• Diverse knowledge of university student population issues, including diversity, alcohol/drugs, safety and security, and health concerns in a university environment and strategies to positively impact.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of student development and academic success.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to, and experience successfully advocating for, diversity and the value of diversity are desired.
  
  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
  
  The individual selected for this position must be willing and able to:
  
  
• Live on-campus in an apartment community that are currently three story-woody walkups.
  
• Participate in an on-call RD on duty rotation providing coverage 7 days a week, 24-hours a day, including holidays.
  
• Work extended hours during peak times of the academic year.
  
• Work evening and occasional weekends throughout the year.
  
  Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.


Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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

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 .