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Complex Director - University Housing - 17956

Employer
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Location
Wisconsin, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jan 24, 2022


ATTENTION:

The Department of University Housing in the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater is seeking multiple Complex Director ( Residence Life Coordinator II, AE046).

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:

Complex Directors are an integral part of the Residence Life program for University Housing at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Complex Directors oversee all management functions of a residence hall complex including supervision of staff (a graduate Assistant Complex Director, Resident Assistants, and clerical support), advising of student leadership groups, facilities management, and crisis response. Complex Directors primary goal is to work closely with an Assistant Director to create a living, learning community that fosters academic success, embraces pluralism and promotes personal growth in a department that values individual staff members’ work/life balance, which is particularly critical for those in live-in positions.

This is a live-in position.

Supervision Received: General supervision is received from one of the Assistant Directors of Residence Life.
Supervision Excised: Supervision is exercised over a graduate Assistant Complex Director, Resident Assistants, student clerical staff, and desk attendants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree (or evidence that the Master’s is near completion and will be completed prior to position start date) in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, or related area
Desired Characteristics:
  • Previous residence hall experience
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:

Supervision
  1. Supervise, train, and evaluate a graduate Assistant Complex Director, undergraduate Resident Assistants, and clerical assistants.
Management
  1. Manage room changes and related occupancy functions using established procedures. Maintain accurate occupancy records.
  2. Assume responsibility for the student conduct process within the hall(s). Meet with students, assign appropriate educational sanctions, and maintain accurate records associated with this process.
  3. Manage the early alert for academic success retention efforts for your complex which includes using assessment data to implement programs, and coordinate academic based interventions and referrals with at risk students identified.
  4. Responsible for collaborating with the Learning Community office and managing any Residence Life learning community initiatives that may happen in the hall. Note: Not all residence halls have learning communities.
  5. Coordinate the opening and closing procedures for the residence halls at the beginning and end of each semester and during holiday periods.
  6. Maintain contact with custodians and maintenance personnel and work cooperatively with facilities staff to report damages, repairs, and replacements occurring within the halls.
  7. Duties include willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
Advising
  1. Provide training and resource information to develop and implement programs.
  2. Participate in leadership programs sponsored by Residence Life.
  3. Mentor Assistant Complex Director in their work with the Leadership Involvement Team (LIT).
  4. Advise Homecoming committee members.
Leadership
  1. Make referral contacts, when necessary for students facing academic, personal, or other concerns.
  2. Instruct a training course for new RAs.
  3. Utilize student development and learning theories to assist with assessing student needs, setting goals, and implementing and evaluating programs.
  4. Assume an active role in the planning and production of the annual social justice program, Boxes & Walls.
  5. Assume an active role in implementing programs which will facilitate the personal and educational growth of residents.
  6. Participate in the overall administration of Residence Life and University Housing by serving on committees and task forces, attending staff meetings, representing the office as requested, cooperatively assisting colleagues, and assisting with financial management.
  7. Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Assistant Directors, Director of Residence Life, or Executive Director of University Housing.
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:

This is a 12-month position with a start date of mid-July 2022. Additional benefits include a beautifully furnished two-bedroom apartment including washer/dryer, meal plan, reserved parking permit, membership to University Fitness Center, an excellent health/retirement package, and professional development funds. Complex Directors are allowed to have a pet (cats and dogs only.) The Domestic Partner policy will require background check.

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $36,000 – $38,000.

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
This Job ID is 17956.



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