General Information
| Job Description | STDT LIFE DEV MGR 1 | Working Title | Director of Student Life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 000319 | Grade | 23 |
| Department Name | Student Life - D01179 | Department Head | Christine Mata |
| Supervisor | Christine Mata | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 004565 | STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 4 | 3.0 |
| 004568 | STDT LIFE DEVT SUPV 2 | 1.0 |
| 004564 | STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 3 | 1.0 |
Generic Scope
| Spends the majority of time (50% or more) achieving organizational objectives through the coordinated achievements of subordinate staff. Establishes departmental goals and objectives, functions with autonomy. Manages the accountability and stewardship of human, financial, and often physical resources in compliance with departmental and organizational goals and objectives. Ensures subordinate supervisors and professionals adhere to defined internal controls. Manages systems and procedures to protect departmental assets. |
Custom Scope
| Manages a discrete Student Affairs or Student Life & Development function and/or program. Formulates policies and procedures for the function. Develops the long and short term organizational goals of the unit. Represents the program internally and externally. Manages the operating budget and human resources of the program. |
Department Custom Scope
| The incumbent will engage the Student Life team in strategic planning, professional development and regular assessment of programatic initiatives. This role is critical to delivering a transformative student life experience at UCR. Leads large scale event planning for New Student Convocation and supports large scale events directly and indirectly through personnel management. This role will engage and connect with the surrounding local community, when appropriate. Supports free speech activity in collaboration with the Associate Dean and Assistant Dean of Students. Collaborates closely with areas across student affairs such as the Identity Centers, Residential Life, Highlander Student Union, Associated Students, Health, Wellness, and Safety as well as the University of California Police Department. This role must also work well with campus partners across the institution on an array of high level committees on behalf of Student Life and Student Affairs. This role will provide leadership to the following areas: Orientation and New Student Programs, Associated Students Programming Board, Student Organizations, Fraternity and Sorority Involvement Center, Veterans Resource Center as well as Leadership and Service Programs. This portfolio may evolve in the future. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Advanced degree in related area. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 8 - 13 years of related experience. | Required |
| Previous supervisory/managerial experience. | Preferred |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Develops, interprets, and administers a Student Affairs or Student Life & Development program or function.
|
20 |
Provides direction to subordinate professional and support staff.
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20 |
| Participates in Student Affairs divisional and campus initiatives as required. -Collaborate across campus to strengthen connection and partnerships for Student Life and Student Affairs. - Connect programs to ensure alignment with goals and objectives. | 20 |
Responsible for administering the budget for managed function.
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15 |
Makes decisions on performance, salary actions, hiring decisions and other human resources related issues of managed staff.
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10 |
Establishes and recommends changes to policies, practices, and procedures that affect the program/function.
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10 |
| Other duties as assigned. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ability in problem identification, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, persuasion, leadership, and intercultural competence. | Required |
| Skills in project management, social perceptiveness to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization. | Required |
| Skills in monitoring/assessing people, processes or services, to make improvements. | Required |
| Strong knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. | Required |
| Ability to infuse equity and diversity frameworks in strategic planning, programming and staff development. | Required |
| Ability to stay abreast of emerging best practices and the ever changing student needs in regard to programming and large events. | Required |
| Ability to assess programing and integrate data in decision making and planning. | Required |
| Ability to effectively address conflict and work through complex and difficult issues. | Required |
| Knowledge of Student Developmment theory and its application to Student Life. | Required |
| Knowledge of University policies, processes, and procedures. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs. | Preferred |
| Skills in navigating change and supporting staff through the process. | Preferred |
| Ability to create connections with academic partners to ensure a strong working relationship that benefits students holistically. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |