University of Denver

SAIE values student centricity; diversity, equity, and inclusion; collaboration; adaptability; and accountability.. SAIE includes Housing and Residential Education; Student Engagement; Fraternity and Sorority Life; Health and Counseling Center; Inclusion & Equity Education; Disability Services Program; The Cultural Center; Access & Transitions; Learning Effectiveness Program; Veterans and Military Resources; Student Outreach and Support; Student Rights & Responsibilities; Budget, Operations, and Division Resources; New Student Programs; Parent & Family Engagement; and Community and Driscoll Commons.. Reporting directly to an Assistant Director, Community Director, or Associate Director for Residential Experiences, the Resident Director (RD) assumes leadership of their assigned areas, directly or indirectly supervising, training, and evaluating a team comprising 1-2 Graduate Resident Directors and 10-24 student staff.. Serve as a Student Support Advocate for the Office of Student Care & Outreach (SOS), providing support for students with wellness or well-being needs.. Serve on Administrator-on-Call (AOC) rotation, supporting critical incident and crisis response for the DU community.

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Resident Director Job no: 496994 Work type: Staff Full-Time Location: Denver, CO Categories: Student Affairs / Services, Housing and Residential Education Division: Housing and Residential Education Student Affairs & Inclusive Excellence (SAIE) is the central student affairs division of the University of Denver. SAIE supports students in their holistic development through advocacy, collaboration, and education, and we strive to be full partners in students' learning experience. SAIE values student centricity; diversity, equity, and inclusion; collaboration; adaptability; and accountability. The Division's strategic priorities are: <ul><li>Enrich the holistic student experience </li><li>Elevate & Embed diversity, equity & inclusion </li><li>Engage purposeful partnerships </li><li>Enhance staff development, learning & wellbeing </li> <li>Enact sustainable practices & operations </li></ul>SAIE includes Housing and Residential Education; Student Engagement; Fraternity and Sorority Life; Health and Counseling Center; Inclusion & Equity Education; Disability Services Program; The Cultural Center; Access & Transitions; Learning Effectiveness Program; Veterans and Military Resources; Student Outreach and Support; Student Rights & Responsibilities; Budget, Operations, and Division Resources; New Student Programs; Parent & Family Engagement; and Community and Driscoll Commons. The Housing and Residential Education (HRE) team at the University of Denver is committed to providing housing and support services for over 3,000 on-campus students. HRE strives to cultivate a community that not only encourages academic excellence and achievement but also nurtures personal growth and development, fosters a culture of respect and inclusivity, champions diversity, promotes community service, and fosters leadership among an engaged staff and student body. Position Summary Reporting directly to an Assistant Director, Community Director, or Associate Director for Residential Experiences, the Resident Director (RD) assumes leadership of their assigned areas, directly or indirectly supervising, training, and evaluating a team comprising 1-2 Graduate Resident Directors and 10-24 student staff. The RD is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of their residential community, implementation of HRE's Residential Education Model (REM), and nurturing a vibrant social environment that cultivates a sense of belonging, well-being, and safety among residents for their assigned residential community. This position is a fractional (0.93FTE), 11-month, live-in role. Housing accommodations are provided, including weeks where this position may not perform job responsibilities. Essential Functions Leadership & Supervision <ul><li>Directly supervise, develop, and evaluate a team consisting of 1-2 Graduate Resident Directors and 10-24 student staff. </li><li>Create and facilitate training and developmental opportunities for graduate and undergraduate student staff. </li><li>Regularly provide formal and informal feedback regarding job performance. </li><li>Establish and maintain a culture of accountability and professional & personal growth. </li><li>Ensure that essential functions of their assigned residential community are maintained during periods of absence. </li><li>Facilitate regular meetings and one-on-ones with their residential community team and direct reports. </li><li>Serve as primary contact for residents, parents and families, and campus partners for their residential community. </li></ul>Community Development & Student Leadership <ul><li>Implement HRE's Residential Education Model (REM) for their residential community, including integration of DU's 4D Student Experience. </li><li>In collaboration with key campus partners, facilitate co-curricular opportunities such as living and learning communities, affinity housing, or residential learning communities. </li><li>Plan and support community-wide events for their residential community. </li><li>Oversee advising of student leadership in assigned areas, such as Hall Council. </li><li>Regularly assess student experiences, engagement, and development for their residential community. </li></ul>Student Care & Conduct <ul><li>Serve as an Administrator for the Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities (SRR), investigating and adjudicating potential violations of the Honor Code or Community Standards. </li><li>Serve as a Student Support Advocate for the Office of Student Care & Outreach (SOS), providing support for students with wellness or well-being needs. </li><li>Regularly review incident reports and referrals for their residential community and coordinate additional responses as necessary. </li></ul>On-Call <ul><li>Serve on Administrator-on-Call (AOC) rotation, supporting critical incident and crisis response for the DU community. </li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for key campus partners and leadership in the event of a crisis or critical incident. </li><li>Provide consultation to student on-call staff. </li></ul>Departmental Initiatives & Special Projects <ul><li>Support HRE's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, including leading DEI initiatives for their residential community. Serve on 1-2 departmental standing committees, with the opportunity to serve on divisional or university committees/workgroups. </li><li>Attend events and programs sponsored by HRE and/or SAIE that periodically occur outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends. </li></ul>Administrative <ul><li>Manage a residential community budget by tracking expenditures, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring that their budget remains within its allocations. </li><li>Manage opening and closing for their residential communities including, but not limited to, resident move-in or move-out, check-in and check-out processes, and damage billing. </li><li>In collaboration with the Housing Program Manager, support front desk operations of assigned areas. </li><li>In collaboration with the Residential Operations team, support room switches and other administrative actions. </li></ul>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities<ul><li>Foster an atmosphere in the residence halls that supports the departmental, division and University mission </li><li>Advancing social justice through daily practices and policies as well as through programming initiatives and community building </li><li>Effective written and verbal communication skills </li><li>Understanding and appreciation for assessment </li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal competencies that demonstrate intelligence and integrity, and a commitment to exemplary customer service and sustainability </li><li>Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws </li><li>Knowledge of legal issues and risk management practices </li><li>Understanding regarding Housing operations, processes, front desk operations, and facilities </li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Master's degree in student affairs/college personnel, business, or a related area of study. </li><li>Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience with an ability to work effectively with staff and students. </li><li>Commitment to equity and social justice. </li><li>Strong operational experience. </li><li>Evening office hours and occasional weekend commitments are expected. </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Graduate experience in housing and residence life, or a related field. </li><li>Experience supervising undergraduate staff. </li><li>Experience designing or implementing residential education or student leadership initiatives. </li></ul> Working Environment <ul><li>Standard office environment. </li><li>Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high. </li><li>Noise level is quiet to moderate. </li></ul>Physical Activities<ul><li>Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time. </li><li>Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. </li></ul>Work Schedule This position requires employees to work onsite 8:00am-4:30pm with some weekends, evenings, and holidays. (Schedules vary by department and position.) In accordance with the University's flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs. Application Deadline For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) January 12, 2023. Special Instructions Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Salary Grade Number: The salary grade for the position is 07. Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $47,000 - $51,500. The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status. Benefits: The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver. Please include the following documents with your application:<ul><li>Resume </li><li>Cover Letter </li></ul> The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights (" POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non-Discrimination Statement. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check. Advertised: December 14, 2023 Applications close:

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