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Bellingham - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 5000 - 10000

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1 Vacancy

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Position TitleResident DirectorAbout the UniversityWestern Washington University with over 15000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school is nationally recognized for its educational programs students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham Washington a coastal community of 90000 overlooking Bellingham Bay the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver British Columbia. Western has additional sites in Anacortes Bremerton Everett Port Angeles and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes such as being named one of the top public mastersgranting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report. Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success increasing our Washington impact and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship research and creative activity. Westerns greatest strength is the outstanding students faculty staff and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff faculty administration student and external constituents. Further individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic societal environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.About the DepartmentUniversity Residences supports Westerns mission which states that together with our students staff and faculty we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women people of color people with disabilities veterans and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.About the PositionAbout the Position: The resident director (RD) is a fulltime overtime eligible 12month appointment livein position within University Residences reporting to an assistant director of residence life. RDs coordinate the management of a residential community of 250 600 students in the tasks of: developing diverse and inclusive communities; enhancing student learning; developing consciousness regarding principles of equity respect and individual and collective responsibility; providing conduct adjudication and Residential Programming Board (RPB or hall council) advisement; and supervising and training paraprofessional staff. Over the summer RDs may work on various University Residences committees and initiatives.

Resident directors must demonstrate the ability to work with diverse populations to create inclusive communities. RDs are educators who develop and implement a residence life program centered on engaging students through intentionally designed lesson plans to reach specific learning outcomes guided by theory and effective educational strategies. RDs supervise resident advisors/apartment advisors (RA/AA) inclusion assistants (IA) residential office assistants (ROA) and student leaders in the implementation of the University Residences Initiative for Student Engagement (URISE) a residential curriculum grounded in Dr. Tara Yossos Community Cultural Wealth Theory.

Position Responsibilities: The resident director is responsible for the coordination of all aspects of student life in a residence hall/apartment area of 300550 students; provides leadership and education in developing educational strategies to enhance student learning; engages in dialogue education and action focused on promoting the values of equity and inclusion; provides conduct adjudication and residential programming board (RPB) ; performs administrative duties in support of each area of responsibility; supervises and provides training for student staff and participates in departmental committees and assessment efforts.

Position Assignment: The academic year and summer building assignments are based upon the needs of the entire University Residences program and are subject to change. Resident directors will be given a 12 bedroom furnished apartment. In the period between midJune and midAugust RDs are assigned to a variety of ancillary projects and tasks in preparation for the upcoming academic year.

Remuneration: A 12month fulltime overtimeeligible position including salary furnished apartment staff meal plan professional development opportunities and a full University benefits package.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

35 Student Development and Residence Education:

  • Provide leadership and guidance in the implementation of Residence Lifes residential curriculum.
  • Plan and work with students and staff to coordinate efforts and dialogue promoting inclusive communities and ensuring the creation of a safe welcoming environment.
  • Maintain knowledge and educate self in areas of multicultural competence and apply knowledge to create actionable practices that work to promote a welcoming and inclusive environment for students and staff of underrepresented identities.
  • Support initiatives and programs designed to serve underrepresented student populations living in the residence halls
    • Serve as the primary advisor to RPB during the academic year with responsibilities including Meet weekly with council Chair(s) and/or executive board(s)
    • Provide leadership development opportunities to achieve specified learning outcomes
    • Attend all RPB meetings
    • Participate in RPBsponsored activities particularly those occurring off campus
    • Ensure RPB follows university policies and procedures
    • Oversee financial procedures to ensure RPB follows university policies and procedures
  • Serve as a visible and accessible resource in the residence hall community for student interaction.
  • Provide oneonone intervention to students placed on academic probation financial aid probation or students who are academically atrisk.
  • Provide academic resources and referrals in collaboration with campus partners.
  • Support and implement assessment to measure student progress toward learning outcomes and the effectiveness of training and other processes.
  • Communicate educate and follow up with residents on Residential Community Standards violations and responsible decision making through the student conduct process.
    • Utilize URISE learning outcomes to facilitate and evaluate student learning and reflection
    • Assign educational sanctions up to and including eviction from University Residences.
  • Consult with the Counseling and Wellness Center Student Health Center and other departments to make appropriate referrals.
  • Provide crisis management conflict management and mediation assistance for students.

35 Staff Selection Training Supervision and Performance Evaluation:

  • Directly supervise train and evaluate 6 to 12 resident advisors/apartment advisors 1 inclusion assistant and 1 residential office assistant.
  • Participate in the recruitment and selection of all paraprofessional staff
  • Direct and support resident advisor/apartment advisor and inclusion assistant staff in the implementation of educational strategies to meet the learning goals of URISE.
  • Communicate and hold staff accountable for job expectations as outlined by Residence Life in the position agreement.
    • Execute all forms of job action up to and including termination.
  • Conduct performance evaluations twice per year for paraprofessional staff members.
  • Facilitate oneonones weekly staff meetings and continuous training for paraprofessional staff in residential community.
  • Engage in dialogue and coordinate training focusing on accessibility diversity equity and inclusion initiatives and actionable strategies to work toward creating equitable safe welcoming and engaged communities.

25 Administration

  • Participate on departmental committees including but not limited to: Student Staff Selection Student Staff Training Professional Staff Selection Professional Staff Training and Development Ethics and Conduct Affinity Group Initiatives and URISE.
  • Manage tracking assessment and evaluation of URISE.
  • Liaise with UR Assignments and UR Facilities in oversight of occupancy management and desk operations in the residential communities.
  • Oversee building programming supplies and equipment by maintaining appropriate records and procedures.
  • Collaborate and communicate with UR Facilities regarding maintenance requests and managing physical assets; assist with key control to optimize building security and resident safety.
  • Facilitate fire drills emergency procedures and general health and safety protocols for the residential community.
  • Manage Residential Programming Board and staff programming budgets of approximately $5000$10000.
  • Apprise supervisors and department leadership of significant circumstances and impact to student health and wellbeing work environment efficient organization operation and appropriate risk mitigation. Effectively train and supervise staff to this standard.
  • Perform other functions and assume responsibilities related to hall and unit management as assigned.

5 CampusWide 24Hour OnCall Responsibilities:

  • Participate in a rotating departmental 24hour oncall system as the emergency responder for the entire residential system of approximately 4300 students.
    • These duties in collaboration with Care Specialists respond to student staff needing direction or support students in significant medical or psychological crisis facility issues and communicating/following up with appropriate staff (supervisors police fire medical counseling facilities etc. parents/guardians and students in a timely manner.
Required Qualifications
  • Date of Hire:
    • Masters degree at time of hire in student affairs higher education leadership college student development or similar field from an accredited college or university
    • Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in addition to the ability to create an inclusive residence hall community (see information below regarding equity and inclusion statement which must be submitted as part of the online application)
    • Oneyear professional fulltime experience in higher education at the time of hire or two years graduatelevel experience at the time of hire working in a higher education setting
    • Experience in the supervision of paraprofessional student staff (Resident Advisor Apartment Advisor etc.
    • Experience in the selection and training of paraprofessional staff
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with emergency response and crisis management
  • Ability to innovate and implement new initiatives
  • Experience advising student leadership organizations
  • Experience in the development of student learning initiatives living learning programs and/or experience working with a residential curriculum model
  • Graduate or professional experience working in housing or residence life
Conditions of EmploymentAll employees must comply with our Immunization policies including
Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60days of hire. Please reach out to if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

This position requires a fingerprint background check.

Salary


Hiring range for position is $48779 $56096/year. Through longevity position tops out at $63413/year.

Benefits Information

Benefits Overview for Administrative Professional Position.

Application Instructions

All applicants must submit an online application which will address:

1. In your cover/application letter and your resume include how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.

2. Also required is a separate statement (max. length one page) addressing your demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in addition to the ability to create an inclusive residence hall community. In the statement please include examples of your past work that demonstrate your commitment to equity and inclusion in addition to describing how you will contribute to further implement these values at Western Washington University through the position responsibilities outlined above.

3. Please include the names and contact information of three professional references including a current or past supervisor.

Closing Date NotesApplication review begins August 1 2024; position is open until filled.

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse broadly trained faculty and staff. Women minorities people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed religion national origin sex (including pregnancy and parenting status) disability age veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities including employment admissions and educational programs. See WWUs Policy onEnsuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance Title IX and ADA Coordinator Western Washington University Old Main 126 (MSHigh Street Bellingham WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay);

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation please contactHuman Resources Disability Services 360.650.3303 or 711 (Washington Relay).

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (The Clery Act). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Westerns campus; in certain offcampus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services at . The report can be found at: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes a sexual misconduct background check.


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