Northwest Association of College & University Housing Officers

The Residence Life Manager manages the on-going planning, development, supervision, and evaluation of all aspects of residence life in one of our six residence complexes. Responsibilities include: selecting, training, and supervising 20-42 residence advisors and 6-7 residence coordinators; continually improving residence community through policy development, event and programme planning, and liaising with the residence student council and other campus and community resources; intervening in emergency or crisis situations; managing residence judicial affairs; responding to reports of after-hours facilities emergencies, managing safety and emergency procedures, and coordinating delivery of residence life services to residents in order to meet departmental goals and objectives.

The Residence Life Manager lives in an assigned apartment in their residence area, is highly visible, works flexible hours, carries a pager, and is on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Frequent irregular hours including extended workdays; attendance at evening and weekend meetings, programs, functions; and overnight retreats are required. Work has sessional peaks and an annual cycle.

Qualifications:

University degree (Master preferred) in student personnel management, education, or humanities required. Previous living and recent work experience in a university or college residence setting is essential. Minimum 2 years of related experience with staff supervision and administrative responsibilities (preferably in the context of university student services or residence life). Experience with public speaking. Proven ability to develop and teach training sessions/workshops.

Skills:

Excellent English language skills required; bilingual abilities an asset. Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, problem-solving,leadership and organizational skills. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Ability to exercise tact, discretion, diplomacy, confidentiality and judgement. A satisfactory Criminal Records Search is required as a condition of employment.

This is a full-time, live-in, professional staff position. We are currently seeking 3 candidates. Two positions are leave replacements (June 18, 2012 – December 31, 2012 and June 18, 2012 – May 31, 2013) and one is a contract position (June 18, 2012 – May 31, 2013). Possible opportunity for renewal with the contract position.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply.

Applications are to include a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for a minimum of 3 references – specifically a supervisor, a colleague, and a supervisee.

For information or to submit your application, please contact:
Kate Ferguson
Assistant Director Residence Life
Student Housing & Hospitality Services
University of British Columbia
2205 Lower Mall, MD#6, Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z4
Phone (604) 827-5724. Fax (604) 822-6935.

kate.ferguson@ubc.ca

More information and complete job description available online at http://www.housing.ubc.ca/employment/residence-life/170

Gonzaga University 

Department of Housing and Residence Life

Job Description: Graduate Residence Director 

Full-Time, 10 Months, Graduate Student

To Apply:

 Gonzaga University is currently recruiting for the position of Graduate Residence Director (GRD). Candidates must be enthusiastic, highly motivated with a strong student centered approach and focus. The GRD is responsible for creati Please send your resume and a cover letter to Jessica Davis at davisj@gonzaga.edu.

Job Purpose:

Gonzaga University is currently recruiting for the position of Graduate Residence Director (GRD). Candidates must be enthusiastic, highly motivated with a strong student centered approach and focus. The GRD is responsible for creating communities that foster personal growth and student involve

ment in one mid-sized residence hall. Supervised directly by an Area Coordinator, this graduate student position is a live in, 10 month employee that encourages positive communities and effective administration of a residence hall consisting of 350-415 undergraduate students. The GRD supports the Jesuit mission of cura personalis (care for the whole person) by facilitating student and community development and integrating the academic and co-curricular experiences of residents through personal interactions and the development of educational programming. Working with the Area Coordinator, the GRD supervises and mentors a Resident Assistant staff, providing challenge and support to them in the areas of their academic and job responsibilities, leadership skills, and personal growth. This position serves as a judicial officer; facilitating student development by using proactive intervention techniques, reporting incidents, conducting disciplinary meetings, promoting student accountability for actions, and maintaining administrative records. In addition, this position advises a Hall Council. The Housing and Residence Life Department is part of the Division of Student Life and Graduate Assistant Residence Directors are members of an active professional Residence Life team.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise and mentor residence life student staff (RAs).

o   Meet regularly with RAs individually and conduct weekly staff meetings.

o   Disseminate information, provide training experiences, foster personal and professional growth, and develop a sense of team cohesiveness.  

•        Develop personal relationships with students and residence hall staff by being actively present in the residence halls during evenings and weekends.  

•        Assist students in creating and maintaining vibrant communities that contribute to the development of the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.  

•        Provide and foster educational programming for student growth; including the development of interpersonal skills, engagement with issues of social justice, academic goals, career objectives, healthy personal lifestyle choices, and an appreciation of diversity.  

 Other duties as assigned as they relate to the Gonzaga University mission statement.

•       Advise a Hall Council

o    Attend all meetings and events

o        Manage a building program budget  

•        Serve as a judicial officer for the Housing and Residence Life office for low level conduct incidents. 

•        Maintain a visible presence in the residence halls through participation in residence functions, attendance at resident meetings, involvement in student programming, and frequent walk-throughs of the block, an active presence after normal business hours of the university and on weekends, and an active availability to residents.  

•        Act as a part of the central management team of the Department of Housing and Residence Life.  

•        Participate in system wide Residence Life management duties such as advising small and large student groups, managing program review, scheduling RA duty, attending to creation and production of department professional literature, participating in recruiting, selecting, hiring and training of Residence Life student staff, and teaching staff seminars. 

•        Assist in coordinating day to day housing operations for room changes, damage assessment, common are furniture upkeep, key changes, rec equipment upkeep and assisting in hall openings and closings. 

•        Collaborate effectively with the maintenance and custodial personnel toward appropriate upkeep of the physical facility. 

•        Provide input to department, division, and university initiatives through collaborative work efforts.  

•        Work with students to manage roommate conflicts and low level mental health concerns and communicate with parents as necessary. 

 Required Qualifications:

•        Bachelor’s degree  

•        Previous undergraduate student leadership experience (preference for leadership experience within Residence Life) 

•        Demonstrated passion and commitment to college student life, especially the portion that occurs after normal business hours  

•        Ability to relate well and be a mentor to a diverse population of college students, having a genuine interest in their development  

•        Experience in encouraging the planning, coordinating, and facilitating of creative student programming  

•        Demonstrated skill in small group facilitation  

•        Understanding and support of the Jesuit, humanistic mission of a Catholic, liberal arts university 

 Remuneration:

•        $12,000 stipend for a 10 month position 

•        RD level university meal plan 

•        Fully furnished apartment in a residence hall 

Anticipated timeline:

•  April 9:  Begin reviewing applications
• April 16: Begin phone interviews
• April 23-26:  2^nd round interviews
• April 27: Offers made
• Applications will be accepted until position is filled

Housing Administration Supervisor

Lac La Biche Corporate Centre

Full Time Continuous Position

Salary: $43,548 to $51,240 per annum (Band 6)

Position Highlights

• Administer Housing processes from point of application through tenancy and finally to check-out or withdrawal and unit readiness.
• Responsible for processing all Housing applications, ensuring financial documentation is processed and appropriate charges are in place, as well as managing accounts receivable collections.
• Coordinate check-out process, including inspections, and maintenance and housekeeping scheduling.
• Responsible for business planning, budgeting, providing reports as required, and recommending short and long term goals for Student Housing at both the Lac La Biche and St. Paul Campus Student Housing.
• Supervises Housekeeping and other positions related to Housing.
• Liaise with various departments within the College and participate on Student Service Supervisor Team.
• Reviews shift reports and administers first level discipline (1^st notice).

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in Business or a related field plus several years experience working with students and families.
• Experience with supervision of staff, budgeting, planning, and accommodation management.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must be a detail-oriented person with strong multitasking, organizational, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Strong staff and team leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Competition Number: 12-HSB6-15-NW

Closing Date: April 12, 2012

For more information about Portage College, visit www.portagecollege.ca or call 780-623-5597.

Apply to Human Resources at hr@portagecollege.ca, Fax 780-623-5721, or mail to PO Box 417, Lac La Biche, AB   T0A 2C0.

The College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

for

Residence Life Administrator, student leadership, training & assessment

Position Purpose/Summary

The Residence Life Administrator, student leadership, training & assessment reports to the associate director of University Residences for residence life and provides educational and administrative leadership for the residence life program as it seeks to engage students in diverse and inclusive, healthy, safe and sustainable communities that foster academic and personal success.

Primary responsibilities include advising RHA and NRHH, and providing leadership in developing and implementing student leadership development, assessment processes, and staff training and development.  Other duties include budget management, collaborating with faculty and staff from across the university, and providing leadership to all residence life staff in their efforts to foster students’ development of leadership, multicultural competence, and academic and personal success.

As a University employee the residence life administrator must abide by applicable Federal law and Executive Orders, State of Washington Revised Code (*RCW) law and Washington Administrative Code (WAC), and University, Division of Student Affairs, and University Residences policies and practices regulating activities and conduct necessary to successfully complete the responsibilities assigned to this position, including, but not limited to:  Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Guidelines, prohibition of sexual harassment and sexual discrimination, regulations from Occupational Safety and Health and Administration and Department of Labor and Industries, and the 1995 Ethical Standards for Officers and Employees of Washington State Colleges and Universities covering the appropriate usage and disposition of state property.

This position is a professional staff exempt position for the purposes of federal wage-hour law (FLSA) and is covered by the terms and conditions set forth in the Professional Staff Handbook.  For the purposes of inclement weather this position is designated as nonessential.

Essential Functions

Student Group Advising (40%)

·         Advise Residence Hall Association (RHA) and National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH).

·         Meet weekly with the RHA and NRHH presidents and monthly with the treasurers.

·         Participate in weekly executive board and general meetings to provide direction, counsel and support.

·         Provide budget oversight and assure compliance with all State, University, and departmental financial policies and procedures.

·         Provide general oversight of risk management and ensure compliance with university policies and procedures related to student activities/programs.

·         Serve as a resource and foster connections with other campus & community resources.

·         Conduct a summer meeting/retreat with executive boards.

·         Serve as trip advisor for various student leadership conferences: PACURH (Pacific Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls), NACURH (National Association of College and University Residence Halls), and PACURH No Frills.

·         Chair Community Improvement Fund committee

o   Recruit and train students and staff to serve on committee

o   Facilitate meetings and decision process

o   Market the program to residents

o   Track status of proposals and approved projects.

Student Leadership Development (15%)

·         Develop learning outcomes and teaching methods related to student leadership.

·         Develop and implement assessment of student’s leadership development, and use results to improve practice.

·         Provide training, guidance and support to RDs in their roles as hall council advisors.

·         Collaborate with other campus offices and programs (e.g., Western L.E.A.D.S., WLA, Compass to Campus) focused on student leadership.

·         Serve as the liaison to the Office of Sustainability and the Eco-rep program.

·         Maintain effective relationships with a variety of other university resources including, but not limited to, CASAS, Ethnic Student Center, disAbilty Services,  Health Services, Counseling Center, University Police, Prevention and Wellness Office, Student Outreach Services, Academic Advising and Tutorial Services, and New Student and Family Outreach Services.

·         Serve as an advocate and ally for all students, especially those from historically marginalized social identity groups.

·         Attend residence hall activities and meetings held during evening and weekend hours in order to obtain firsthand observations of RHA and NRHH activities and strengthen connections with residents and staff.

Assessment (15%)

·        Assess student conduct system on a weekly, quarterly, and annual basis: analyze data, generate reports and presentations, and lead discussions of implications.

·        Analyze annual departmental survey data: disaggregate data, generate reports and presentations, and lead discussions of implications.

·        Through serving on res life assessment committee, develop and implement other assessment processes.

Staff Selection and Training (15%)

·         Lead the Student Staff Selection committee, charged with hiring 80+ new and returning paraprofessional student staff each year.

o   Develop and implement recruitment procedures including advertisement copy and updated job descriptions, in order to establish a large and diverse pool of highly qualified applicants for vacant positions.

o   Plan, implement, assess and improve the screening, interviewing, and placement procedures to ensure the best RA candidates are hired.

o   Manage a system to track over 200 candidates at various stages of consideration and the associated logistics (data filing, arranging screening interviews and on-campus interviews, regular communication with candidates).

o   Develop and manage a committee budget.

·         Serve on the Student Staff Training and Development committee

o   Develop and implement fall trainings for Resident Advisors, Administrative Assistants, and Desk Attendants.  This includes developing learning objectives, designing educational experiences to achieve those objectives, designing assessment strategies to measure effectiveness, and managing the logistics associated with a residentially-based training package (e.g., arranging meals, outside presenters, reserving rooms).

o   Develop and provide staff training materials.

o   Develop and implement ongoing staff development sessions, in-service and half-day renewal sessions throughout the academic year.

Teaching (5%)

·         Serve as one of a team of co-instructors for SAA 340: Paraprofessional Advising, a 4-credit course for newly hired resident advisors, which includes facilitating discussions and activities, grading assignments, and establishing an inclusive, challenging and supportive classroom environment conducive to learning.

·         Help design course syllabus, including learning outcomes, assignments, in-class activities, and assessments.

Budgeting (5%)

• Exercise signature authority for $40,000 RHA budget and $12,000 NRHH budget.
• Develop and monitor two budgets: $5,000 for student staff selection and $25,000 for student staff training committees.  Maintain records to indicate expenditures as compared to initial budget.  Exercise signature authority and responsibility for these budgets.
• Assist the associate director in the development and annual review of the residence life budget.  Offer proposals for increases and decreases in order to balance improved services to students.  Assist in budgetary decision-making throughout the year.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

·         Call parents of students placed on probation for violating alcohol or drug policies.

• Assist in reviewing administrative processes in order to identify opportunities to improve customer service and/or efficiency.
• Assist in the review and updating of the RD staff manual, Residential Community Handbook, Housing and Dining Contract, Guide to University Residences, Moving In, and other departmental publications.

·         Serve on other department, division and university-wide committees, and take on other responsibilities in support of residence life, University Residences and Western Washington University. 

Required Qualifications:

·         Master’s Degree in Education, Student Affairs Administration or related field

·         Experience advising college student groups and fostering student leadership development

·         Experience collecting, analyzing, reporting, and using assessment data

·         Experience planning or implementing training

·         Ability to work with diverse populations, including multicultural experience and cross-cultural communication skills

·         Demonstrated collegiality and leadership ability

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years full-time experience in college or university residence education or other similar educational setting
• Student-focused candidate with experience teaching/educating in or out of a classroom
• Experience using current student leadership, learning and development theories and research
• Experience using relevant software (i.e., Campuslabs, SPSS, Advocate, and Microsoft Office)

Apply on WWU HR website: https://jobs.wwu.edu/JobPosting.aspx?JPID=3209

Questions: contact Hui-Ling Chan@ Hui-Ling.Chan@wwu.edu; 360-650-2960

RESIDENCE LIFE COORDINATOR

Public Relations Assistant V

Full-time

Residence Services

COMPETITION#:     9584SB

The Residence Life Coordinator (RLC)is a full time live-in professional who plays a pivotal role in the Residence Life Program. They supervise the day-to-day operations of an assigned residence community, while fostering a positive environment for student transitions. The RLC reports to the Assistant Manager of Residence Services and is responsible for the overall organization and implementation of the Residence Life Program. This includes, but is not limited to:

DUTIES:

·      Direct student and community development based on the values and mission statement of Residence Services

·      Foster a living-learning environment whereby student academic success is a key focus

·      Recruit, train and supervise  para-professional staff

·      Advise all student leadership programs including the Residence Activities Council

·      Liaise with academic and service departments within the University to support student, para-professional staff, and community needs

·      Oversee all programming initiatives, including para-professional staff and student leadership events and activities

·      Be actively visible in the assigned student community and provide individual support and guidance for student issues and concerns

·      Manage the residence student judicial process

·      Participate in a 24×7 shared on-call support system

·      Provide emergency crisis response

·      Complete a number of administrative duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

·      Undergraduate degree required along with a minimum of 2 years progressive experience in residence life or equivalent combination of education & experience

·      Demonstrated  leadership experience (particularly in a residence setting)

·      Ability to adapt in a changing work environment

·      Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and conflict management skills

·      Demonstrated  experience in supervision and program presentation

·      Computer proficiency using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Power Point.

HOURS OF WORK:          Flexible, including evening and weekend hours

Note:  This is a mandatory live-in position.  Residence Services will assign a private suite within the residence complex.

SALARY:                             $2,186.46 – $2,274.25 semi-monthly

CLOSING DATE:              April 4^th, 2012                      

REPLY TO:                         MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY

                                                DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

                                                4825 MOUNT ROYAL GATE S.W.

                                                CALGARY, AB   T3E 6K6

                                                Fax: (403) 440-6629   Email:  webapply@mtroyal.ca

http://www.mtroyal.ca/HR/postings/showposting.php?category=3&posting=002779

http://jobs.studentaffairs.com/listingDetail.asp?jobID=18234

Capstone On-Campus Management and Green River Community College have formed a unique partnership focused on providing an excellent on-campus living experience for GRCC students. Our team members work closely and cooperatively with the college staff to ensure a consistent, positive living environment for our residents.

Campus Corner Apartments houses 343 students in apartment style housing. The demographic of the community is 75% international students. Capstone is seeking staff that will effectively support and provide services to these students as they transition to the United States and their academic environment at Green River.

The Assistant Director of Residence Life oversees all aspects of residence life for Campus Corner Apartments. The Assistant Director is responsible for the development and co-curricular education of international and domestic students through the promotion of social, cultural, intellectual and recreational activities. These duties include, but are not limited to, programming, roommate mediation, adjudicating policy violations and serving as an on call administrator. The Assistant Director is responsible for providing leadership to the seven Resident Assistants including the hiring, training and supervision of the staff. The Assistant Director will also assist with housing assignments, office management and serve as the Director in his/her absence. This is a live-on
position.

An ideal candidate will have excellent relationship skills, international student experience, the ability to problem solve and have exceptional oral and written communication skills. Must be able to work as part of a team and individually with limited supervision and handle multiple projects with changing priorities.

Capstone On-Campus Management is the leader in managing on-campus student housing for non-profit owners and higher education institutions. Along with our campus partners, we implement and support custom management programs that best reflect the education philosophy and goals of the institution. Our management team members have experience working on-campus and most have a degree in higher education, student affairs, business or social services. They take pride in developing close relationships with our campus colleagues, pursuing excellence, and providing remarkable service.

Contact Information

https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=80877&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=&szReturnToSearch=1

https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=80876&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=&szReturnToSearch=1