Resident Director – University Housing and Dining Oregon State University
Oregon State University Housing and Dining Services Resident Director
Oregon State University Department of University Housing & Dining Services (UHDS) is seeking applicants to fill one or more UHDS Professional Faculty, Resident Director Positions. Residential Education Staff are committed to empowering residence hall students and staff to create safe, caring, and inclusive communities. We encourage and support students in their academic, social, and personal growth. We foster students’ personal awareness, appreciation of others and development of skills to succeed in a diverse, global society. Finally, we provide opportunities for students to develop leadership skills and encourage them to demonstrate responsible and ethical behavior in their communities.
Oregon State University is one of only two American universities to hold the Land-, Sea-, Sun- and Space-Grant designations and is the only Oregon institution recognized for its “very high research activity” by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Oregon State University is comprised of 11 academic colleges with strengths in natural resources, earth dynamics and sustainability, life sciences, entrepreneurship and the arts and sciences.
The University has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and community. We actively engage in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus environment. Oregon State provides outstanding leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and enhancing both a personal and professional commitment to providing excellent customer service and creating inclusive environments.
The Resident Director (RD) is a 52 week live-in, professional responsible for the overall administration of one or more residence halls housing 200-500 students. The Resident Director supervises undergraduate students in creating safe, caring, and inclusive communities by demonstrating safe, caring, and inclusive supervision, community development, student development, leadership development, administration, and departmental responsibilities. Typically, an Assistant Director supervises the Resident Director.
A personal and professional commitment to providing excellent customer service and creating inclusive environments is a core value of University Housing and Dining Services.
Expected annual salary is $28,000 pending budget approval (based on 12-month appointment) and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
- Partially furnished apartment
o OSU may approve a small pet (cat, dog, or fish) for residency in staff apartments – subject to UHDS Staff Pet Policy.
o Utilities including heat, electricity, water, local phone service, expanded basic cable, access to OSU computer network and internet.
- Residential Education Staff dining plan when dining centers in operations (may be divided with spouse/domestic partner)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received via OSU’s employment website by February 28, 2010. Initial screening interviews will take place at the NASPA Placement Exchange March 3 – 7, 2010 and via phone. Applications will continue to be accepted after the for-full consideration date, until the positions are filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants, depending on the date the position is filled.
For complete list of qualifications and to apply on line go website http://oregonstate.edu/jobs.
Posting # 0005259 OSU is an AA/EOE.