Residence Director (&)

Title: Residence Life Specialist

Position Number:&

Hiring Unit: OFC OF VP FOR STUDENT SUCCESS STUDENT CO-CURRICULAR SUCCESS STUDENT RESIDENTIAL LIFE

Location: UH at Manoa

Date Posted: August 4 2025

Closing Date: Continuous; application review begins August 25 2025

Band: A

Salary : salary schedules and placement information

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Month: 11-month

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Duties and Responsibilities

1.*Develops a comprehensive community development program that creates an environment conducive to academic personal and social growth.

new students and families to the college experience.

3.*Advises residents and staff on social behavioral and academic concerns & initiates appropriate referrals.

4.*Advises student groups and organizations and provides support to elected hall student leaders. Monitors organization fiscal behavior and ensures compliance with University and Housing purchasing procedures.

5.*Provides support and referral to students in crisis. Maintains collaborative relationships with offices outside housing that serve to meet student needs (Counselors-In Residence CSDC etc.).

6.*Assesses staff and student needs researches and presents developmental workshops. Oversees the educational programming efforts of staff working in the hall/ complex.

7.*Encourages students to develop a sensitivity to and appreciation of differences.

8.*Actively support develop and manage departmental academic initiatives including Learning Communities academic skill improvement and student-faculty interaction opportunities.

9.*Coordinates building staff in implementing procedures to assure safety of residents and security of buildings including fire safety and emergency evacuation procedures.

10.*Attends and participates in area or system meetings or sponsored events.

in development of area and system procedures and policy recommendations.

12.*Maintains regular office hours. Office hours are a balance of regular working day responsibilities and evening responsibilities (meetings attending community events maintaining community visibility etc.).

with special projects as assigned by Student Affairs Student Housing Services and Residence Life.

on committees and planning groups as requested.

15.*Actively participates in professional training and development.

to emergencies and crises.

and Recruitment Programs: On the University and Housing level assists in the development implementation and participation in various programs for potential and new students/residents.

18.*Assists with selection placement and training of student staff.

19.*Staff Training: Assists the Educational Development Officer in developing and implementing a systemwide comprehensive orientation/training and education program for hall staff; participates in pre- and in-service training.

20.*Supervises and evaluates student staff; supervises residence hall desk(s) and building security operations.

21.*Provides training and supervision of the hall staff in the behavior response process.

22.*Regularly monitors facilities furnishings and building equipment. Collaborates with maintenance and housekeeping to assure that health and safety standards are met.

23.*Works with maintenance staff and Operations staff on the security & maintenance of the halls.

24.*Review incidents involving violations of Housing & University rules and regulations. Gathers info and doc; adjudicates behavioral meetings for Housing-related violations; coordinate crisis interventions in hall complex. Forwards cases as appropriate to the Housing Judicial Officer for investigating and decision making.

25.*Oversees hall staff in the prep of halls for opening/closing. Collaborates with housekeeping maintenance and housing assignments to ensure building and student rooms are prepared for occupancy. Trains staff in proper administer protocols for occupancy key management payroll and timely paperwork completion.

26.*Assists housing administrative and support offices with assessing student needs preferences and interests.

27.*Prepares correspondence and reports and maintains appropriate hall records as required or requested.

28.*Processes any grievances appeals and exceptions for the complex.

29.*Informs and explains behavioral expectations to staff and students and influences the development of responsible behavior. Confronts & discusses behavioral issues with students and identifies necessary changes.

30.*Serves as Administrator addition to being on-call during regular office hours this position is responsible for immediate response to residential community issues and emergencies during evening and weekend hours.

31.*Administrator On-Call responsibilities require carrying and responding to a cell phone living in campus housing and dining on campus to ensure immediate response to issues and emergencies.

duties as assigned.

*Denotes Essential Functions

Minimum Qualifications

of a baccalaureate degree in a major or discipline from an accredited college or university and 0 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for the management of student residence halls or comparable group; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.

knowledge of principles practices and techniques in assigned specialty areas demonstrated by knowledge understanding and ability to apply concepts terminology.

knowledge and understanding of principles theories federal and state laws rules regulations and systems associated with work specialty.

ability to recognize problems identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the residence halls.

ability to understand oral and written documentation write reports and procedures and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.

ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team members and individuals.

ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software and spreadsheet applications.

working directly with college students in a higher education setting in a formal capacity or role.

to understand the commitment to the educational and student development objectives of Student Housing Services.

to plan direct and supervise the activities of a variety of part-time employees.

knowledge of post-secondary educational institutions and student housing/residential life policies and procedures.

knowledge of student activities programs.

to work independently able to organize set priorities and make decisions under pressure.

knowledge of general administrative principles and practices.

to cooperatively work with diverse cultures and backgrounds including various segments of the university community organizations and residents. Knowledge of group living needs current student value systems and student personnel practices.

to use computer spreadsheet applications.

Desirable Qualifications

of masters degree in college student personnel higher education counseling or related fields and full-time or graduate residence life experience.

knowledge of post secondary educational institute and student housing/residential life theories.

with Microsoft Windows applications.

To Apply:

Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following: (1) resume (2) cover letter indicating how the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position are met (3) the names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references and (4) copies of educational transcripts with CONFIDENTIAL DATA (ie. social security number birth date etc.) REDACTED. If requested transcripts are unobtainable by closing date please indicate so where transcripts are required as an attachment. You will have a grace period of 7 days from closing date to email copies of your transcripts to Official transcripts will be required if selected to fill the position. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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