Residence Life Coordinator II (Hall Director)
Full Time
River Falls, WI 54022
Posted
Job description
Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:
- Resume
- Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
- Names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your experience and professional preparation (references)
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Kenneth White
Search Chair and Hiring Manager
kenneth.white@uwrf.edu
Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials by February 21, 2023.
Kenneth White
Search Chair and Hiring Manager
kenneth.white@uwrf.edu
Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials by February 21, 2023.
UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.
Posting Details
Position Information
UW - System Position Title
Residence Life Coordinator II (Hall Director)
Business Title
Hall Director
Major Department Code
Residence Life (J851000-Community Dev & Ed)
Appointment Type
Academic Staff-Fixed Term Renewable
FLSA Status
Exempt
FTE (Percentage of Appointment)
100
Typical Working Schedule
9:00 AM-4:00 PM, remaining hours flexible and including some nights and weekends
Position Summary
This position is an exempt, 12-month, full-time academic staff appointment, reporting to the Residence Life Associate Director for Community and Student Development.
The Hall Director is responsible for the overall leadership and management of one or two residence halls serving 250-500 students and supervision 7-12 Resident Assistants. The Hall Director plays an integral role in the development of educationally-focused and inclusive residence hall communities that support the personal and educational success of all residents. This position also supports the Department of Residence Life through participation in Department-wide functions, strategic initiatives, and services. This is a live-in position (apartment provided) with weekly evening work and some weekend work required. The HD position requires responsibilities of entering campus residence halls, some of which do not have elevators. The position also requires infrequent lifting of items of 25lbs.
Responsibilities
Community Development and Residence Education (40%)
- Working with staff and student leaders, facilitate the development of residence hall communities that foster students’ sense of belongingness and connectedness to each other and UWRF
- Maintain visibility in the halls and personal contact with residents through daily social interaction, office hours, and attendance at hall meetings and functions focusing on student satisfaction, wellbeing, adjustment to college, and personal and academic success
- Develop and implement a residential curriculum, focused on Departmental learning outcome goals and, as assigned, the goals of residential learning communities and/or special living communities
- Advise assigned hall council(s) by providing training and leadership development, attending weekly meetings, mentoring executive board members, monitoring budgets and expenditures, and supporting events and activities
- Serve as a Residence Life student conduct hearing officer by investigating policy violations and adjudicating student conduct cases
- Educate staff, students, and guests on University policies and procedures
- Train and supervise paraprofessional staff on proper confrontation and follow-up of alleged policy violations, management of student conflicts, and working with student personal and academic concerns
- Support students of concern with intentional follow-up, collaboration with University colleagues, and referrals
- Advocate for and support the Residence Hall Association and National Residence Hall Honorary
Residence Hall Operations and Management (30%)
- Coordinate with Central Office staff to manage residence hall occupancy, including check-in/check-out processes, room changes, hall closings and openings, and break housing
- Maintain hall office supply budget
- Establish and maintain relationships with custodial staff and supervisors through regular interaction and weekly meetings to discuss facility related concerns, work orders, and safety-related issues
- Maintain and monitor key control for residence hall keys
- Respond to student and facility-related emergencies, providing support and resources to students and others, including proper referrals to other University offices
- Educate residents on community safety and security efforts as well as emergency and severe weather procedures
- Conduct fire drills and ensure resident compliance with established safety procedures
- Maintain proper building security, including monitoring of staff security rounds and response to security-related concerns
- Under the direction of the Residence Life Student Leadership & Outreach Manager, administer and support summer camps and conference operations by working with sponsors and guests, educating on, and enforcing Residence Life and University policies, facilitating check-ins and check-outs, completing occupancy and billing reports, and providing service for groups and participants
- Share in on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis with other Hall Director staff
- Contribute to the effective stewardship of Residence Life resources, including the development of the Residence Life budget
Staff Supervision (20%)
- Supervise and evaluate assigned staff
- Conduct weekly staff meetings
- Meet and interact regularly with staff in person and via other forms of communication
- Provide staff development by facilitating goal setting and coordinating ongoing staff training
- Participate in the recruitment, hiring, and training of undergraduate staff
Leadership (10%)
- Participate and contribute to Departmental and University meetings and trainings, including Residence Education and All Staff meetings
- Contribute to the assessment, planning, decision making, and implementation of Residence Life goals and initiatives
- Utilize assessment and other data in decision making and improvement of services and programs
- Uphold the Department’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity, and Commitment to Customer Service
- Represent the Department at recruitment, registration, and Week of Welcome events, as assigned
- Uphold the Department’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity, and Commitment to Customer Service
- Build collaborative relationships by interacting with parents, students, and University personnel as well as participating in University functions and committees, as assigned
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least two years residence life or student affairs leadership experience
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of residence life functions and operations
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or a related field
- Leadership and management experience with demonstration of strong skills in these areas
- Experience developing learning-focused experiences for students
- Ability to work with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and other community members
- Effective decision making, problem-solving, and judgement skills
- Demonstrated interest in continual learning and improvement
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and execute tasks to completion
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
AAF00778
Number of Vacancies
3
Desired Start Date
01/08/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
12/14/2022
Closing Date
Applicant Review Date
02/22/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:
- Resume
- Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
- Names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your experience and professional preparation (references)
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Kenneth White
Search Chair and Hiring Manager
kenneth.white@uwrf.edu
Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials by February 21, 2023.
Kenneth White
Search Chair and Hiring Manager
kenneth.white@uwrf.edu
Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials by February 21, 2023.
UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.
Legal Notices
EEO/AA Statement
UW-River Falls is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer subject to all state and federal regulations pertaining to non-discrimination based upon sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, age, arrest and/or conviction record, veteran or military status. All persons, especially women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of your identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
Title IX Notice
As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator, Jennifer Larimore, 201 North Hall,
Jennifer.Larimore@uwrf.edu, 715-425-4603; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see
uwrf.edu/titleIX.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.
Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous UW System institution and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per UPS Operational Policy: TC 1.
Other Notices
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