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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:
35 Staff Selection Training Supervision and Performance Evaluation:
25 Administration
5 CampusWide 24Hour OnCall Responsibilities:
This position requires a fingerprint background check.
Hiring range for position is $48779 $56096/year. Through longevity position tops out at $63413/year.
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.
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).
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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.
Required Experience:
Director
Full-Time