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Associate Director for Residential Life

Job Number Full/Part Time Schedule Salary
25293313 Full Time 8AM - 5PM $76,800 - $101,800

Position Information

Serves as a member of the departmental leadership team, specifically managing and overseeing the functions associated with student learning and development. Provides vision and direction to the Assistant Directors of Residence Life and the overall live-in Residence Life team. Ensures professional staff development and experience is aligned with professional association competencies and the departmental mission and vision. Research, develop, and implement a Residential Curriculum that compliments the UCR student experience. Experience applying student developmental theory to aspects of on-campus residential living; as to develop, implement, and assess residential learning outcomes and experiences. Serves in the top tier emergency response and responsibilities. The hiring range is up to $85,000.

**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. **

Education

Education Requirements

Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
Master's degree. Preferred

Experience

Experience Requirement
6 - 10 years of related experience. Required
Previous supervisory/managerial experience. Preferred

Minimum Requirements

An understanding of Residential Curriculum framework and implementation.
Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
Strong skills in active listening, critical thinking, negotiation, reasoning, organizing, written and verbal communication; multitasking and intercultural competence and uses these skills to develop original ideas to solve problems.
Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization.
Knowledge of risk assessment principles along with the ability to evaluate risks and the likelihood of consequences.
Strong leadership skills to motivate employees and influence attitudes and behaviors.
Skills in project and program management, social perceptiveness to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Social Justice Competencies

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in supervising professional/career staff.

Demonstrated understanding of mentorship and development techniques; and professional competencies.

Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in higher education, specifically Residential Life/Education.

Strong skills in research and assessment as it pertains to informed data driven practices.

Demonstrated understanding of student development theories and practices.

Knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs Skills in monitoring/assessing people, processes or services, to make improvements.

Strong knowledge of University and departmental policies, processes, and procedures.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

  • UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.

  • UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020

  • UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.

  • Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019

  • Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings

  • UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.


The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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