General Information
| Payroll Title | RESIDENT DIRECTOR I | Title Code | 004121 | Grade/Step | 06 | Working Title | Resident Director Residential Services (3 Openings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department Name | INACTIVE Housing Srvcs. Admin | Supervisor | Tregoning, Mary | Department Head | Andrew S Plumley |
Payroll Title of those supervised
| Title Code | Description | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 4329 | APPOINTED OFFICIAL,STU ACTVS | .49 |
| 4329 | APPOINTED OFFICIAL,STU ACTVS | .49 |
Special Requirements and Conditions
| Critical Position |
| Valid Driver License |
| Overtime |
| Travel |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours |
| Other (provide description - max. 300 characters) |
| Other (description) |
|---|
| Evening hours |
Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Items Used
| Van, stick shift vehicle and GEM cart. |
| PC, Printer, Copier, Walkie-Talkie, Cell Phone and all basic office equipment. |
Position Purpose
| The Resident Director (RD) is a full-time, 12-month, live-in position and serves as a member of the Residence Life Professional team. The RD is responsible for resident orientation to community living; resident counseling; policy enforcement and jurisprudence; on-site crisis response; student organization advising; student programming; student staff recruitment, selection, training and evaluation; housing management and special projects. The RD provides a variety of support services to the residential students and assists with the management of the housing program. The residential facilities include residence halls, apartments and family housing. |
Essential Functions
| Essential Function | % Time |
|---|---|
| SUPERVISION, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT | 40 |
| The RD is responsible for the supervision and evaluation of the Assistant Resident Director(s), Resident Advisors, Academic Outreach Coordinator, and Program Coordinators for their area. RDs supervise between 4 and 25 student staff members, and may include ARDs. The RD encourages student staff success by offering leadership, developmental assistance, and feedback while monitoring standards of employment. In conjunction with the other Residence Life staff team the RD works to recruit, select and train all Housing student staff. The RD conducts regular staff meetings in order to relay pertinent information, review procedures and discuss concerns. The RD is responsible for teaching and facilitating a section of the Leadership Seminar that is devised for incoming student staff. This includes monitoring student progress in the seminar and assessing their abilities as a potential staff member. | |
| STUDENT CONDUCT | 20 |
| The RD serves as the official hearing officer for their area. As such, they have direct responsibility for adjudicating assigned caseloads including but not limited to: receiving information reports, processing student conduct cases in their area, providing feedback, follow-up and information to the AD for Judicial Affairs. The RD applies principles of student development in the administration of Housing policy and procedure, holds formal hearings, advises students, negotiates behavioral agreements and mandates referrals to appropriate campus offices. The RD will be responsible for the selection, training and advising of student conflict resolution teams | |
| ADVISING | 10 |
| The RD will serve as a Student Organization advisor, and has the responsibility of promoting and developing student leadership initiatives. This may include involvement and knowledge of RHA, NRHH, Peer Review Board, CARA, Peer Mentor groups and other student organizations. | |
| COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 10 |
| Through staff supervision and student outreach, the Resident Director facilitates and develops a sense of community and responsibility among residents and the development of their academic, intellectual, cultural and social development. The RD accomplishes this by attending community activities, speaking to residents in their area, and providing personal outreach and general visibility. The RD works with the office staff with the coordination of move-ins and move-outs for their area. This includes collection of keys, room inventory inspections and damage assessments. The RD accomplishes this primarily through the RAs and PCs. The RD works with the Housing Assignments staff to ensure appropriate placement and approved room changes. The RD is to serve as a liaison between residents and the Housing staff (Residence Life, Desk staff, Maintenance, Housekeeping, Dining Services and the Housing Administration) and keeps in regular communication with the appropriate representatives in their area. The RD supports the Assistant Manager of Conference Services in all marketing efforts including but not limited to the host program, Preview Day, the Chancellor's Welcome and high school/community college visits |
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| COLLABORATION WITH CAMPUS DEPARTMENT | 10 |
| The RD may serve as a liaison between HD&RS and campus departments by serving on campus committees and working with departments on campus issues. The RD promotes professional development by participating in professional organizations and various campus committees. The RD will also work with their staff and residents to do outreach to the greater Riverside community including but not limited to service projects and other activities that serve the community. | |
| EMERGENCY/CRISIS RESPONSE | 10 |
| The RD serves in a 12-month, on-call duty rotation that is responsible for responding to on-site crises and collaborating with other campus on call resources (i.e., policy, counseling, etc.) for an on-campus Housing population of over 6,000 students. In conjunction with other staff, the RD has the responsibility for on-site crisis, disaster and emergency response. The RD assists with the counseling process, intervening in emergency and critical situations. | |
Minimum Requirements
| Minimum Requirement | Display Ranking |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| Graduation from College, preferably with training in an applicable or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. | |
| 2 | |
| One year of job experience in residential life or a related field. | |
| 3 | |
| Demonstrated experience in a supervisory role including responsibility for selecting, training, evaluating and performance management for student residential staff. | |
| 4 | |
| Facilitate community development through needs assessment, understanding of student development theory and implementation. | |
| 5 | |
| Demonstrated experience to show awareness and address needs of students of diverse social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds, with the ability to resolve conflicts and defuse emotionally charged situations. | |
| 6 | |
| Proven skill to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with college students, residential student staff and professional staff teams. | |
| 7 | |
| Provide consultation, mediation, and referral on matters related to resident issues and concerns. | |
| 8 | |
| Contribute and coordinate department efforts including opening, closing, prospective student tours and administrative processes. | |
| 9 | |
| Interpret university policies and procedures and adjudicate policy violations as primary judicial hearing officer. | |
| 10 | |
| Hired candidate must successfully pass a background investigation through the Department of Justice and have a valid California drivers license. | |
Preferred Qualifications
| Preferred Qualification | Display Ranking |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| Masters degree in Higher Education Administration or Counseling or related area. | |
| 2 | |
| Previous experience supervising residential student staff and/advising residence hall government. | |
| 3 | |
| Prior experience in leadership development, student programming and student group advising. | |
| 4 | |
| Prior experience in and knowledge of principles, practices and philosophies associated with University housing; with a working knowledge of the laws governing university housing. | |
| 5 | |
| Ability to interpret, support, and apply UCR campus policies and procedures. | |
| 6 | |
| Demonstrated ability to perform positively in teams and in collaborative environments. | |
| 7 | |
| Demonstrated dedication to student experience. | |
| Posted Position Purpose |
|---|
| The Resident Director (RD) is a full-time, 12-month, live-in position and serves as a member of the Residence Life Professional team. The RD is responsible for resident orientation to community living; resident counseling; policy enforcement and jurisprudence; on-site crisis response; student organization advising; student programming; student staff recruitment, selection, training and evaluation; housing management and special projects. The RD provides a variety of support services to the residential students and assists with the management of the housing program. The residential facilities include residence halls, apartments and family housing.
The mission of UCR Housing, Dining & Residential Services is to provide a safe, inclusive and diverse living experience that supports academic success and personal development. To this end, Residence Life insures that all our academic, educational and social programs are intentional, inclusive, build community and support learning.
We endeavor to create lasting leadership opportunities for our student staff and leaders through the Residence Hall Association, National Residence Hall Honorary and as assistant resident directors, program coordinators and resident advisors.
Our professional staff is charged with creating welcoming communities in the residence hall and campus apartments through meaningful interaction with our students in our academic and theme communities, large scale programs, conduct & advocacy and residential student leadership organization. We are committed to on-going development opportunities on-campus, in the western region of the United States and through national involvement.
UCR's Housing, Dining & Residential Services (HDRS) is one of the campuses largest units, providing housing to about 30% of our students, dining for entire campus in residential and retail facilities, programming and support through a robust residential life program, conferencing and catering services, and child development care to our faculty, staff and students. HDRS employs 450 career employees and over 800 student employees. HDRS departments include Assignments & Accounts, Business & Financial Services, Capital Programs, Catering Services, Child Development, Conference Services, Dining Services, Information Technologies, Marketing, Operations, and Residential Life. HDRS reports to the Division of Student Affairs. |
| Posted Minimum Requirements |
| 1. Graduation from College, preferably with training in an applicable or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. One year of job experience in residential life or a related field. 3. Demonstrated experience in a supervisory role including responsibility for selecting, training, evaluating and performance management for student residential staff. 4. Facilitate community development through needs assessment, understanding of student development theory and implementation. 5. Demonstrated experience to show awareness and address needs of students of diverse social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds, with the ability to resolve conflicts and defuse emotionally charged situations. 6. Proven skill to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with college students, residential student staff and professional staff teams. 7. Provide consultation, mediation, and referral on matters related to resident issues and concerns. 8. Contribute and coordinate department efforts including opening, closing, prospective student tours and administrative processes. 9. Interpret university policies and procedures and adjudicate policy violations as primary judicial hearing officer. 10. Hired candidate must successfully pass a background investigation through the Department of Justice and have a valid California drivers license. |
| Posted Preferred Qualifications |
| 1. Masters degree in Higher Education Administration or Counseling or related area.
2. Previous experience supervising residential student staff and/advising residence hall government. 3. Prior experience in leadership development, student programming and student group advising. 4. Prior experience in and knowledge of principles, practices and philosophies associated with University housing; with a working knowledge of the laws governing university housing. 5. Ability to interpret, support, and apply UCR campus policies and procedures. 6. Demonstrated ability to perform positively in teams and in collaborative environments. 7. Demonstrated dedication to student experience. |