Resident Director

Payroll Title: STDT LIFE DEVT SUPV 1

Job Code: 4567

Job Open Date: 1/10/2024

Application Review Begins: 1/26/2024

Department Code (Name): DSRS - Residential & Community Living

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): 99 - Non-Represented

Employee Class (Appointment Type): 1- Staff: Contract

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Grade: PSS/20

Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $63,800 - $65,200/yr. As part of the compensation package, this position includes housing and a meal plan. Salary offers for this position are determined based on area assigned, and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.

Work Location: Student Res Life Trailer; Varies, assignment area will be determined upon hire

Working Days and Hours: Varies

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement if applicable: Hybrid, one day per week

Special Instructions

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement

UCSB Residential & Community Living is responsible for the overall student life program in 8 residence halls and 9 apartment complexes (10,000+ residents) with a focus on student development and leadership programs, and conduct and accountability. In addition, R&CL is responsible for resident placement through the University & Community Housing Services Office.

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Brief Summary of Job Duties

The Resident Director (RD) is a full-time, 12-month, live-in position with on-call responsibilities. Under the general supervision of an Assistant Director, the RD utilizes a curricular approach and equity mindset as cornerstones of their daily work - each is a framework by which daily work is achieved. Primary responsibilities include:

- Implementation of a curricular approach in the development and education of a residential community ranging from 600-1,800 residents.

- The direct supervision, training, and evaluation of 1-2 full-time professional staff (Assistant Resident Directors), and up to 30 paraprofessional student staff.

- Management of a student conduct and students of concern case load consisting of students living within their community.

- After-hours crisis response and scheduled on-call responsibilities for a neighborhood of 5,000-6,000 residents and a campus community of 10,000-11,000 residents.

- Developing effective working relationships with the 60+ colleagues that make up our R&CL staff.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Master's degree or equivalent working experience in Residential Life, Housing, or Student Affairs.
• Track record of infusing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles into daily work.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues throughout a large, multifunctional department.
• Commitment to creating communities where residents feel a deep sense of belonging.
• Knowledge of and/or experience working within a residential curriculum campus.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years years post MA degree experience.
• 1-3 years experience in counseling and student advising.
• 1-3 years experience effectively managing the day-to-day operations of a student housing community.
• 1-3 years previous student staff supervision.

Special Conditions of Employment

* The Resident Director (RD) is a full-time, 12-month, live-in position with on-call responsibilities. Possibility of contract renewal for a maximum of three additional terms. This position may require night and weekend hours as needed. Position also includes a furnished apartment.

* Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse

* Mandated reporting requirement of Dependent Adult Abuse

* UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act

* Maintain a valid CA driver's license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program

* Satisfactory conviction history background check

* UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

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