Western Washington University
Resident Director
Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, us, 98227
Western Washington University Resident Director - Bellingham, Washington
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Resident DirectorAbout the University:
Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students, and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands, and the North Cascades Mountain range. Western has additional sites in Anacortes, Bremerton, Everett, Port Angeles, and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes, such as being named one of the top public master's-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report. Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.About the Department:
University Residences supports Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.About the Position:
The resident director (RD) is a full-time overtime eligible, 12-month appointment, live-in position within University Residences reporting to an assistant director of residence life. RDs coordinate the management of a residential community of 250 - 600 students in the tasks of: developing diverse and inclusive communities; enhancing student learning; developing consciousness regarding principles of equity, respect, and individual and collective responsibility; providing conduct adjudication and Residential Programming Board (RPB or hall council) advisement; and supervising and training paraprofessional staff. Over the summer, RDs may work on various University Residences committees and initiatives.Position Responsibilities:
The resident director is responsible for the coordination of all aspects of student life in a residence hall/apartment area of 300-550 students; provides leadership and education in developing educational strategies to enhance student learning; engages in dialogue, education, and action focused on promoting the values of equity and inclusion; provides conduct adjudication and residential programming board (RPB); performs administrative duties in support of each area of responsibility; supervises and provides training for student staff, and participates in departmental committees and assessment efforts.Position Assignment:
The academic year and summer building assignments are based upon the needs of the entire University Residences program and are subject to change. Resident directors will be given a 1-2 bedroom, furnished apartment. In the period between mid-June and mid-August, RDs are assigned to a variety of ancillary projects and tasks in preparation for the upcoming academic year.Remuneration:
A 12-month, full-time overtime-eligible position including salary, furnished apartment, staff meal plan, professional development opportunities, and a full University benefits package.Position Duties and Responsibilities:Student Development and Residence Education:Provide leadership and guidance in the implementation of Residence Life’s residential curriculum.Plan and work with students and staff to coordinate efforts and dialogue promoting inclusive communities and ensuring the creation of a safe, welcoming environment.Maintain knowledge and educate self in areas of multicultural competence and apply knowledge to create actionable practices that work to promote a welcoming and inclusive environment for students and staff of underrepresented identities.Support initiatives and programs designed to serve underrepresented student populations living in the residence halls.Staff Selection, Training, Supervision and Performance Evaluation:Directly supervise, train, and evaluate 6 to 12 resident advisors/apartment advisors, 1 inclusion assistant, and 1 residential office assistant.Participate in the recruitment and selection of all paraprofessional staff.Direct and support resident advisor/apartment advisor and inclusion assistant staff in the implementation of educational strategies to meet the learning goals of URISE.Administration:Participate on departmental committees including, but not limited to: Student Staff Selection, Student Staff Training, Professional Staff Selection, Professional Staff Training and Development, Ethics and Conduct, Affinity Group Initiatives, and URISE.Manage tracking, assessment, and evaluation of URISE.Liaise with UR Assignments and UR Facilities in oversight of occupancy management and desk operations in the residential communities.Required Qualifications:Master's degree, at the time of hire in student affairs, higher education leadership, college student development, or similar field from an accredited college or university.Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in addition to the ability to create an inclusive residence hall community.One-year professional, full-time experience in higher education at the time of hire, or two years graduate-level experience at the time of hire, working in a higher education setting.Experience in the supervision of paraprofessional student staff (Resident Advisor, Apartment Advisor, etc.).Experience in the selection and training of paraprofessional staff.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with emergency response and crisis management.Ability to innovate and implement new initiatives.Experience advising student leadership organizations.Experience in the development of student learning initiatives, living learning programs, and/or experience working with a residential curriculum model.Graduate or professional experience working in housing or residence life.Conditions of Employment:All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire.This position requires a fingerprint background check.Hiring range for position is $48,779 - $56,096/year. Through longevity position tops out at $63,413/year.Benefits Information:
Benefits Overview for Administrative Professional Position.Application Instructions:In your cover/application letter and your resume, include how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.Also required is a separate statement (max. length one page) addressing your demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion, in addition to the ability to create an inclusive residence hall community.Please include the names and contact information of three professional references including a current or past supervisor.Closing Date Notes:
Application review begins August 1, 2024; the position is open until filled.
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Apply NowWork type: Permanent Full TimeLocation: Bellingham, WAPosition Title:
Resident DirectorAbout the University:
Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students, and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands, and the North Cascades Mountain range. Western has additional sites in Anacortes, Bremerton, Everett, Port Angeles, and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes, such as being named one of the top public master's-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report. Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.About the Department:
University Residences supports Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.About the Position:
The resident director (RD) is a full-time overtime eligible, 12-month appointment, live-in position within University Residences reporting to an assistant director of residence life. RDs coordinate the management of a residential community of 250 - 600 students in the tasks of: developing diverse and inclusive communities; enhancing student learning; developing consciousness regarding principles of equity, respect, and individual and collective responsibility; providing conduct adjudication and Residential Programming Board (RPB or hall council) advisement; and supervising and training paraprofessional staff. Over the summer, RDs may work on various University Residences committees and initiatives.Position Responsibilities:
The resident director is responsible for the coordination of all aspects of student life in a residence hall/apartment area of 300-550 students; provides leadership and education in developing educational strategies to enhance student learning; engages in dialogue, education, and action focused on promoting the values of equity and inclusion; provides conduct adjudication and residential programming board (RPB); performs administrative duties in support of each area of responsibility; supervises and provides training for student staff, and participates in departmental committees and assessment efforts.Position Assignment:
The academic year and summer building assignments are based upon the needs of the entire University Residences program and are subject to change. Resident directors will be given a 1-2 bedroom, furnished apartment. In the period between mid-June and mid-August, RDs are assigned to a variety of ancillary projects and tasks in preparation for the upcoming academic year.Remuneration:
A 12-month, full-time overtime-eligible position including salary, furnished apartment, staff meal plan, professional development opportunities, and a full University benefits package.Position Duties and Responsibilities:Student Development and Residence Education:Provide leadership and guidance in the implementation of Residence Life’s residential curriculum.Plan and work with students and staff to coordinate efforts and dialogue promoting inclusive communities and ensuring the creation of a safe, welcoming environment.Maintain knowledge and educate self in areas of multicultural competence and apply knowledge to create actionable practices that work to promote a welcoming and inclusive environment for students and staff of underrepresented identities.Support initiatives and programs designed to serve underrepresented student populations living in the residence halls.Staff Selection, Training, Supervision and Performance Evaluation:Directly supervise, train, and evaluate 6 to 12 resident advisors/apartment advisors, 1 inclusion assistant, and 1 residential office assistant.Participate in the recruitment and selection of all paraprofessional staff.Direct and support resident advisor/apartment advisor and inclusion assistant staff in the implementation of educational strategies to meet the learning goals of URISE.Administration:Participate on departmental committees including, but not limited to: Student Staff Selection, Student Staff Training, Professional Staff Selection, Professional Staff Training and Development, Ethics and Conduct, Affinity Group Initiatives, and URISE.Manage tracking, assessment, and evaluation of URISE.Liaise with UR Assignments and UR Facilities in oversight of occupancy management and desk operations in the residential communities.Required Qualifications:Master's degree, at the time of hire in student affairs, higher education leadership, college student development, or similar field from an accredited college or university.Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in addition to the ability to create an inclusive residence hall community.One-year professional, full-time experience in higher education at the time of hire, or two years graduate-level experience at the time of hire, working in a higher education setting.Experience in the supervision of paraprofessional student staff (Resident Advisor, Apartment Advisor, etc.).Experience in the selection and training of paraprofessional staff.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with emergency response and crisis management.Ability to innovate and implement new initiatives.Experience advising student leadership organizations.Experience in the development of student learning initiatives, living learning programs, and/or experience working with a residential curriculum model.Graduate or professional experience working in housing or residence life.Conditions of Employment:All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire.This position requires a fingerprint background check.Hiring range for position is $48,779 - $56,096/year. Through longevity position tops out at $63,413/year.Benefits Information:
Benefits Overview for Administrative Professional Position.Application Instructions:In your cover/application letter and your resume, include how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.Also required is a separate statement (max. length one page) addressing your demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion, in addition to the ability to create an inclusive residence hall community.Please include the names and contact information of three professional references including a current or past supervisor.Closing Date Notes:
Application review begins August 1, 2024; the position is open until filled.
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