Assistant Director of Residence Life - University Housing - 17938

ATTENTION:

The Department of University Housing in the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater seeks a Assistant Director of Residence Life (Student Affairs Asst Dir (B), AE122)

Academic staff positions are provided fixed term appointments with annual renewals unless otherwise noted. Reappointment for subsequent terms is dependent upon performance, university funding and external forces.

JOB DETAILS:

Supervise Complex Directors, one graduate assistant, a student intern, and subordinate staff in designated area. Responsible for the advising of the Residence Hall Association (RHA). Coordinate the overall management of the residence hall front desks. Work with other aspects of community development with staff and students and coordinate several educational initiatives. This position will also coordinate many of University Housing’s Equity and Inclusion initiatives such as coordinate the Diversity Advocate program, including selecting, training and supervising the DA’s, as well as coordinating the diversity related program curriculum, and the Global Village. This position is directly supervised by the Director of Residence Life and is a live-off position. This position requires some evening and weekend work.

Supervision Received: Supervision is received from the Director of Residence Life.

Supervision Exercised: Functional and/or administrative supervision is exercised over several Complex Directors, as well as employees under the supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Counseling, Communications or related field
• Four years, full-time experience in housing/residence life or related field

Desired Characteristics:

• Prior residence life/housing experience and RHA or student organization advising
• A demonstrated commitment to social justice, ability to work with diverse groups of people, enthusiasm, organizational skills, perseverance, humor and tact

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This description attempts to indicate the kinds and levels of responsibilities given this title and shall not be construed as defining all specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of their employees. Statements of employee duties are not intended to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of responsibility.

1. Supervise Complex Directors (and indirectly supervise subordinate staff) in a designated residence hall area.
2. Supervise the Residential Learning Advisor, a graduate assistant.
3. Coordinate the various operations of the designated residence hall area.
4. Serve as a direct source of communication between individual residence hall complexes and central staff.
5. Oversee crisis intervention responses in the designated residence hall area.
6. Advise and/or supervise the advisors for the Residence Hall Association (RHA).
7. Responsible for the overall management of twelve residence hall front desks.
8. Coordinate the Community Living Agreement program.
9. Responsible for the Roommate Agreement process.
10. Select, train, and supervise the Diversity Advocates.
11. Coordinate the Hate/Bias response protocol for University Housing.
12. Coordinate the Global Village including serving as the primary contact with Global Experiences in supporting our international students.
13. Coordinate University Housing’s Gender Inclusive Housing initiatives.
14. Coordinate University Housing’s Wellness Housing program.
15. Coordinate University Housing’s Substance Free Housing program
16. Coordinate University Housing’s Quiet Lifestyle Housing program.
17. Coordinate the Welcome Team program.
18. Coordinate the Global Village including serving as the primary contact with Center for Global Education in supporting our international students.
19. Coordinate University Housing’s Rainbow floor initiative.
20. Central Staff contact for the Assistant Complex Directors in their supervision of front desk assistants.
21. Coordinates all recruiting, hiring, training, and discipline of approximately 120 undergraduate front desk assistants.
22. Implements and enforces security protocols for residence hall lock changes and key replacements.
23. Work with any community development tools and models, for Resident Assistants and for students.
24. Oversee alcohol educational efforts in the residence halls.
25. Select, train, coordinate and supervise the Alcohol & Other Drug Peer Educators.
26. Participate in the overall administration of University Housing by serving on committees, attending staff meetings, representing the office as requested, cooperatively assisting colleagues, and assisting with financial management.
27. Will be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
28. Perform other duties that may be assigned.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

Founded in 1868, UW–Whitewater is one of eleven comprehensive universities in a public higher education system that also includes two doctoral institutions and a statewide Extension. UW-Whitewater’s main campus is located in Whitewater, with a branch campus in Rock County, in the city of Janesville. Together, these campuses form a preeminent academic institution driven by the pursuit of knowledge, powered by a spirit of innovation, and focused on transforming lives. UW-Whitewater’s campuses are located conveniently near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, and thus offer the advantage of beautiful small-town environments with easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas.

The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted to student success within a broad range of academic programs offered at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. These include both on-campus and online programs, and span the disciplines, from the theoretical to the applied, and encompass study in the arts, business, education, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, technology, and professional and interdisciplinary programs.

UW-Whitewater has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the nation. The campuses have more than 200 student organizations and UW-Whitewater’s intercollegiate athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division-III level. UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System ( https://www.wisconsin.edu ).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr . If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $57,000– $60,000.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System’s comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure .

SPECIAL NOTES:

UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles ( http://www.uww.edu/leap ) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices ( https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices ). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs ( http://www.uww.edu/orsp ) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys ( https://www.wisys.org ).

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Applications received by March 2, 2022 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1072 or hrstudent@uww.edu .

For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Terry Tumbarello
Director of Residence Life
262-472-5275
tumbaret@uww.edu

TO APPLY:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Name and contact information for three professional references

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