Resident Director

Job Description

Housing & Food Services has an outstanding opportunity for a Resident Director, Live-in to join their team.

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 [email protected]. 

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.