Resident Director, Seattle University

Position: Resident Director

Institution: Seattle University

Start Date: Immediate

Purpose

Founded in 1891, Seattle University is one of 28 Jesuit Catholic universities in the U.S. At Seattle University, we are dedicated to educating the whole person, to professional formation, and to empowering leaders for a just and humane world. Our faculty is positively engaged in contributing to the university’s vision to be the premier independent university of the Pacific Northwest in academic quality, Jesuit Catholic inspiration, and service to society. Seattle University, located near downtown Seattle, Washington enrolls approximately 7,700 undergraduate and graduate students in eight colleges and schools and provides a total educational experience encompassing the classroom, campus and community to develop competence, character and leadership.

 

Seattle University has an exciting, dynamic opportunity for a Resident Director to join our community.

The Resident Director (RD) provides leadership and direction for a residential community that fosters student learning and development, contributes to a vital and engaged student experience, and promotes Seattle University’s mission. The RD is responsible for the management and coordination of operational functions associated with a highly effective residence hall environment. In addition, the RD serves in a collaborative role with other Housing and Residence Life (HRL) staff in the overall development of departmental programs, services and operations. This position is also actively involved with Student Development divisional programs and initiatives.

The RD is a full-time, twelve month, live-in professional position and reports directly to one of the Associate Directors of Housing and Residence Life. Below is an abbreviated version of the RD’s essential functions and responsibilities. A more comprehensive job description is available upon request.

Essential Job Functions Staff Development and Supervision

1. Supervise and develop Assistant Resident Directors (ARD), Resident Assistants (RA) and Desk Assistants (DA) .

2. Motivate staff and empower them to create environments that promote student learning and development.

3. Serve as an advisor to departmental committees.

Student Leadership and Development

1. Work with students to promote personal growth, academic excellence, civic responsibility, compassion and respect for others students in the halls.

2. Educate students about Seattle University code of conduct, residence hall policies and procedures, and facilitate community standards.

3. Serve as student conduct administrator and Residence Hall Council (HC) advisor.

Program and Living-Learning Community Development

1. Coordinate social, educational, spiritual and community development programs.

2. Create vital and engaged residential learning communities using student needs assessment and program evaluation strategies.

3. Meet with Associate Director for Residential Education, faculty/staff advisors, and RAs to plan and implement a cohesive residential learning community model.

4. Partner with Campus Ministry (Resident Ministers and Jesuits in Residence) to provide spiritual support in the halls.

Fiscal Management

1. Responsible for fiscal management of building accounts that include: programming, office supplies, hall council events, and student staff payroll.

2. Monitor and track building expenditures and maintain accurate fiscal records.

Facility Management

1. Maintain the physical structure of the residence hall in conjunction with Associate Director of Housing Operations & Services and Facilities Operations staff.

2. Meet regularly with building maintenance and custodial supervisors.

3. Supervise and manage building operations, service and information desks, mail and package service, key inventories, safety and security equipment, and computer labs.

Administration

1. Serve as part of on-call duty rotation, as well as supervise RA “duty coverage” in the residence hall.

2. Assist with the creation, implementation, and evaluation of HRL’s strategic plan, mission, and goals.

3. Serve as the HRL liaison to other student development functional areas and other academic support units.

4. Assist with summer activities or projects.

5. Perform other duties as assigned by HRL and the Division of Student Development.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, psychology, education or related and two years previous experience as a resident assistant in an educational setting demonstrating responsibility for assisting with the full range of responsibilities associated with being a residence director or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

All candidates must show a demonstrated commitment to diversity and the university’s mission, vision, and values.

All positions at Seattle University require a criminal history background check.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, or related field is strongly preferred and two year’s previous experience in residence life or other student development and educational settings demonstrating responsibility for assisting with the full range of responsibilities associated with being a residence director. The ideal applicant will possess the ability to use student learning and development theory, a commitment to the concepts of student-centeredness, community, service and social justice, diversity, integration of academic and campus life, and holistic development. Excellent interpersonal, crisis management, managerial, and community development skills are necessary as well as an understanding and/or openness to the values of Jesuit/Catholic Higher Education.

Compensation

Salary will be discussed during the interview process and is commensurate with qualifications.

Excellent Benefits Package

Our excellent benefits package currently includes: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 100% paid for employee after 1st full month, subsidized for dependents; generous retirement plan: 10% of salary contributed by University (after 1 year); vacation, sick leave, 11 holidays plus Christmas week off; Transportation pass 75% paid; Automatic payroll deposit; Library privileges for employees; University fitness facilities free for employees and immediate family; S.U. tuition for employees and dependents administered in accordance with University policies.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Seattle University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in the administration of any of its education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered policies and programs, or in its employment related policies and practices.

All University policies, practices and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with Seattle University’s Catholic and Jesuit identity and character. Inquiries relating to these policies may be referred to the University’s Assistant Vice President for Human Resources and Equal Opportunity Officer.

Consistent with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations, Seattle University has designated three individuals responsible for coordinating the University’s Title IX compliance. Students or employees with concerns or complaints about discrimination on the basis of sex in employment or an education program or activity may contact any one of the following Title IX coordinators:

Gerald Huffman Assistant Vice President for Human Resources University Services Building 107 (206) 296-5869 huffmaje@seattleu.edu

Dr. Michele Murray Associate Vice President of Student Development 140B (206) 296-6066 mmurray@seattleu.edu

Dr. Jacquelyn Miller Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Administration 104 (206) 296-5446 jcmiller@seattleu.edu

Individuals may also contact the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education.

Application Instructions

Please apply online at: https://jobs.seattleu.edu

Applicants are also strongly encouraged to attach an electronic cover letter and resume when applying.

Persons who need assistance with the recruitment process may contact the Office of Human Resources at: 206-296-5870.

Close Date: 07-28-2011

Questions may also be directed to:

Kathleen Baker, Director of Housing & Residence Life

bakerkat@seattleu.edu

 

Interim Assistant Director of Residence Life, University of Oregon

INTERIM ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF RESIDENCE LIFE

UNIVERSITY HOUSING

Posting : 11216

Closes : Open until filled. Priority given to completed applications received by July 21, 2011

The University of Oregon Housing Department invites applications for the position of Interim Assistant Director of Residence Life. This is an Officer of Administration position. The starting date for the position is August 1, 2011 (date may be negotiable). This position is intended as a one year position with possibility of continued appointment.

 

General Duties: The Interim Assistant Director of Residence Life is responsible for: University Housing assessment and supporting the implementation and fulfillment of University Housing learning objectives and outcomes, service standards and strategic initiatives; the recruitment, selection, and training of the Residence Life Student Staff; coordination of University Housing substance abuse prevention and education efforts and oversight for the Residence Life Peer Judicial Board. The Interim Assistant Director of Residence Life also works on departmental diversity and academic initiatives; may serve on University Housing, Division of Student Affairs and University Committees; works on administrative and special projects within University Housing. The Interim Assistant Director of Residence Life is supervised by the Director of Residence Life and Academic Initiatives and is a member of the Residence Life Leadership team.

 

Experience & Education Required

• Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel or closely related field, and three or more years of full-time Residence Life, or closely related, experience; or Bachelor’s Degree and six-years of full-time residence life, or closely related, experience, required. Experience with assessment required.
• Experience in organizing staff selection and staff training required.
• Experience working on administrative projects required.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with students, faculty members, and staff from diverse groups required.
• Strong written communication skills required.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills required.
• Ability to successfully contribute to and support the implementation of the University Housing Strategic Plan.
• Ability to successfully contribute to and support the implementation of the University Housing Learning Outcomes and Service Standards.
• Successful completion of criminal background check required.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with residence hall living

 

Compensation: Annual salary range $40,000-45,000 based on qualifications; highly competitive benefits package.

 

 

Application Process

Please send a cover letter that addresses how you meet or exceed the minimum qualifications for the position, a current resume with employment dates, and the name and contact information for three professional references to: ginav@uoregon.edu. For full consideration, completed application materials must be received by July 21, 2011.

 

Or by U.S. Postal Service mail to:
Gina Van Dusen, Executive Assistant to Director of University Housing

University Housing

1220 University of Oregon

Eugene, OR 97403

The University of Oregon is an EO/AA/ADA institution committed to cultural diversity.

Assistant Director, Residential Leadership at Seattle University

Working Title	Assistant Director, Residential Leadership
Department	Housing and Residence Life
Job Type	Full-time
Purpose	Founded in 1891, Seattle University is one of 28 Jesuit Catholic universities in the U.S. At Seattle University, we are dedicated to educating the whole person, to professional formation, and to empowering leaders for a just and humane world. Our faculty is positively engaged in contributing to the university’s vision to be the premier independent university of the Pacific Northwest in academic quality, Jesuit Catholic inspiration, and service to society. Seattle University, located near downtown Seattle, Washington enrolls approximately 7,700 undergraduate and graduate students in eight colleges and schools and provides a total educational experience encompassing the classroom, campus and community to develop competence, character and leadership. Seattle University has an exciting, dynamic opportunity for an Assistant Director, Residential Leadership to join our community. The Assistant Director, Residential Leadership is a critical part of the central management team charged with developing a comprehensive student involvement and leadership programs in the residence halls. This person will work to cultivate community, promote the development of the whole student, foster and celebrate multiculturalism, and contribute positively to the growth of spirit at Seattle University. This person is responsible for the development of a variety of new and innovative residential programming initiatives that contribute to a vital and engaged campus community. Responsibilities include the design, implementation and evaluation a comprehensive programming calendar that focuses on social, service, multicultural, spiritual and wellness activities; implementing programs and services designed to educate and empower students for a just and humane world; partnering with the campus community and appropriate community agencies to plan weekend, late-night, community development, and hall tradition programming; program budgeting; serving as an advocate for student interests and encouraging student development; advising RHA; providing crisis and emergency support; and general office administration This position is a live-on twelve month appointment and reports directly to the Associate Director of Residential Education. This position is actively involved with divisional and institutional programs and initiatives.
	For the full listing, please visit jobs.seattleu.edu
Minimum qualifications	Bachelor’s degree in management, counseling, education or related field and two years previous experience as a residence hall director on a college campus with responsibility for programming, training and supervision of student staff or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. All candidates must show a demonstrated commitment to diversity and the university’s mission, vision, and values. All positions at Seattle University require a criminal history background check.
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s degree in student development or related field.
Salary	Salary is at $37,500 annually & includes on-campus apartment, meal plan, parking & professional development funds.
Excellent Benefits Package	Our excellent benefits package currently includes: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 100% paid for employee after 1st full month, subsidized for dependents; generous retirement plan: 10% of salary contributed by University (after 1 year); vacation, sick leave, 11 holidays plus Christmas week off; Transportation pass 75% paid; Automatic payroll deposit; Library privileges for employees; University fitness facilities free for employees and immediate family; S.U. tuition for employees and dependents administered in accordance with University policies.
Application Instructions	Please apply online at: https://jobs.seattleu.edu. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to attach an electronic cover letter and resume when applying. For more information, you may also contact Kathleen Baker, Director of Housing & Residence Life at bakerkat@seattleu.edu Persons who need assistance with the recruitment process may contact the Office of Human Resources at: 206-296-5870. Quicklink: jobs.seattleu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=68397

Homestay Program Coordinator – Oregon State University

Oregon State University‘s University Housing & Dining Services (UHDS) is seeking a Homestay Program Coordinator. The person in this position will be responsible for the overall administration of the OSU Homestay Program and is committed to creating educational, safe, caring, and inclusive Homestay environments in the Corvallis, Albany, and surrounding community.  The Homestay Program Coordinator will have responsibility for emergency and crisis response on behalf of University Housing and Dining Services for hosts and students in the OSU Homestay Program. The Homestay Program Coordinator has a direct and significant impact on the educational environment for students in the program and is responsible for making curricular connections between in-home experiences and the educational coursework of international students. The Coordinator supports holistic development of the student experience for students for international students transitioning to the United States, and as such is a visible representative of UHDS to internal and external audiences.

This position is a year-round (12-month) 1.0 FTE unclassified position. Salary range is $35,000 – $45,000.  Minimum qualifications include demonstrated experience working with international students, demonstrated staff supervision skills, and a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain partnerships with university staff and faculty. A Bachelor’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel, Counseling Leadership, Education, International Studies, Business, or a closely related field. is also required.  For complete list of qualifications and to apply on line, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs Posting #0007643.  Closing date is 7/15/2011. OSU is an AA/EOE.

Resident Director, SWOCC

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Southwestern Oregon Community College is located in Coos Bay at the heart of Oregon’s scenic south coast – known for its miles of open public beaches, vast forests, clear lakes and rivers, sand dunes, abundant wildlife and recreational opportunities. The communities of Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston with a population of 26,000 people are located approximately 110 miles north of the California border and roughly 115 miles west, southwest of Eugene, the state’s third largest city.

Southwestern’s campus sits in a 125 acre wooded area on Empire Lakes combining education in a safe environment with the pleasures of coastal living. The college district covers 3,648 square miles with a population of more than 93,000. Started in 1961 as the first of Oregon’s 17 community colleges, it is the only public, post-secondary institution in the region and unique as it offers student housing to 400 plus students with luxury apartment living.

The Resident Director (RD) holds the responsibility for assisting with Southwestern Student Housing. As a live-in member of the Housing staff, the RD will work with students to help them develop by initiating professional/advising relationships and by creating positive learning experiences outside of the classroom. In addition, the RD will help with programs and activities designed to improve student success and learning on campus depending on the successful candidate’s strengths, interests, and/or experience.

The RD:
1. Develops a vibrant, responsible, and educational residential learning community by:
a. Assist supervising the work of up to 13 student Resident Assistants, including selection, training, evaluation, and day-to-day supervision using sound residential life programming and student development principles, departmental guidelines, standards, and policies.
b. Mentoring RAs and residents to develop compelling learning and social experiences through programming and personal interaction.
c. Seeking out opportunities to involve faculty and staff in programs with residents and the campus community.
d. Caring for each student’s unique needs and celebrating student achievements.
2. Create a just and disciplined residential environment by:
a. Establishing clear expectations of residents to create an intentional community based on mutual respect and the creation of a supportive living environment.
b. Responding to student emergencies and crises including health, relationships, safety, campus living rights and responsibilities violations, transportation, and finances during normal business hours and by being on-call with other staff members on a rotating basis during non-standard business hours.
c. Advising residents to hold their peers accountable to the Southwestern Student Conduct Code and the Student Housing Room and Board Agreement.
3. Coordinate student housing programming initiatives:
a. Create and manage the student housing programming calendar.
b. Advise and evaluate all Resident Assistant programming efforts, including program approval, staffing, implementation, and evaluation.
c. Maintain ongoing database of program evaluations.
4. Responsibility will include or be assigned to design and manage additional departmental or college summer conference programs, experiential learning programs (Road Scholar), student life programming and activities or coordinate/facilitate summer housekeeping and maintenance projects.
5. Other duties as assigned to help with programs and activities designed to improve student success and learning depending on the individual’s strengths, interests, and/or experience.
6. Models and ensures diversity and cultural competency (respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing, and welcoming cultural differences) in all position responsibilities regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, social class, sexual orientation, ability, nationality, age, language, origin, or employment statusPlease include a link to more information if applicable.

Coordinator – Events and Operations, Oregon State University

Oregon State University‘s Department of Recreational Sports (DRS) is seeking a Coordinator of Events and Operations. The person in this position will oversee all aspects of facility operations and a full range of event planning services associated with DRS indoor and outdoor facilities. The position provides leadership, supervision and risk management oversight to over 600,000 patrons, 16,000 reservations, and hundreds of events per year.

This position is a full-time, 12-month, fixed term position, renewable at the discretion of the Director. 1.0 FTE unclassified position. Salary is commensurate with experience.  Minimum qualifications include 3 years experience in event planning/management and 3 years working experience in recreation operations management.  Master’s Degree in Recreation Administration, Sports Management, Business Administration, or related field appropriate to the work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  For complete list of qualifications and to apply on line, go to http://oregonstate.edu/jobs/ Posting #0007433. Closing date is 6/15/2011. OSU is an AA/EOE. Applications MUST be submitted throught the OSU Jobs website listed above to be considered.

 

Residence Life Coordinator, Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University has consistently been rated as one of Canada’s top rated comprehensive Universities.  Located in Burnaby British Columbia, SFU campus has over 1700 on campus residents on top of the beautiful Burnaby Mountain.

The Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) is responsible for developing and maintaining a positive living-learning environment for residence students that promotes academic and personal development. The position collaborates with various internal and external campus departments to ensure the safety, security, and comfort of all residence properties. S/he supervises and coordinates the work of a large number of student residence life staff in the delivery of a comprehensive residence life program. The position responds and manages crisis and disciplinary situations in the residences as a part of an on-call rotation. The incumbent maintains a presence on campus during non-business hours, weekends and holidays. This position requires a combination of established office hours and evening, weekend and holiday coverage. A furnished apartment with high-speed internet, cable, and phone line is provided, as well as a Residence parking spot.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of residence life experience in a supervisory role or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent decision-making skill
• Excellent interpersonal, and oral and written communications skills.
• Excellent crisis management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver training programs.
• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with word processing, database and spreadsheet applications (i.e., MS Word, MS Excel,
• Access, PageMaker, FileMaker).
• A satisfactory criminal records search.
• A valid driver’s license.

SALARY RANGE: $40,897 to $48,836 per annum

START DATE: ASAP

A detailed resume and cover letter quoting Competition #200 must be received in our office by 4:30 pm on addressed to the attention of Monica Swanson, Human Resources Advisor. Please follow the application instructions at: http://www.sfu.ca/hr/prospective_employees/HowToApply.html.

May 24, 2011,

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Resident Director, University of Washington

The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

HFS provides on-campus housing to over 5,000 student residents and operates multiple food-service units that serve the entire campus community. In order to successfully accomplish this, we employ over 1,000 student, classified and professional staff members who work throughout our Department, providing residential and dining services to the campus, as well as additional campus services such as the Husky Card (the campus I.D. card), conferences and catering.  We seek continuous improvements to our services and have embarked on a 15-year plan to build new housing and dining units and enhance the residential experience for students.

The Resident Director assumes the major leadership role in providing a sense of community within the residence hall through the use of student development theory and building operations management.  The Resident Director has overall responsibility for developing and administering a comprehensive residence hall program that meets the goals of the Department of Housing & Food Services.  This position requires high student contact activity and the ability to manage periods of high stress.  The Resident Director should be able to work as a change agent, possess sensitivity to and understanding of multicultural issues and support a diverse environment.

The Resident Director reports to an Administrator for Residential Life and is an active member of the Residential Life Team and has responsibilities in carrying out the direction of the Residential Life Program. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, solid problem solving and administrative skills a, effective methods for managing and coaching large and diverse populations of college students and eagerness to support and assist in the leadership of delivering the mission, goals, values and culture of Residential Life, Housing and Food Services, and the University of Washington.

The HFS Residence Life program is extensive. Facilities include nine residence halls housing about  5700, 75 single students, 179 in apartments for family housing, and 919 in apartments for single students and families provided through public-private partnerships.

Key Responsibilities include:

Supervision of Staff:

• Supervise the Resident Adviser staff, ensuring consistency and support of Departmental standards and expectations
• Participate in student staff recruitment efforts, including screening and interviewing
• Contribute to Resident Director and Resident Adviser training through presenting, advising, coordinating and assisting as necessary

Advising Student Groups:

• Support student leadership development by advising a hall council or other student groups
• Promote collaboration between Hall Council leaders and Resident Adviser staff
• Participate in student leadership trainings, roundtable discussions and assessments

Building Operations Management:

• Consult and work in collaboration with custodial, facilities maintenance, desk services and dining services to assess and address building, community, and individual student needs
• Maintain clear and accurate records of building charts, forms, and other necessary records

Student Conduct:

• Manage student conduct caseload efficiently and effectively; maintain records with high attention to detail
• Facilitate educationally purposeful conduct meetings with students emphasizing personal responsibility and an understanding of how one’s behavior impacts self and others
• Utilize educational sanctioning in accordance with established Residential Life Conduct Process philosophy and guidelines

Crisis Management:

• Understand and implement departmental/university emergency/crisis response protocols
• Appropriately collaborate and consult with other Student Life professionals regarding students needing additional support/resources

Professionalism:

• Support and assist in the leadership of delivering the mission, goals, values and culture of Residential Life, Housing and Food Services, and the University of Washington
• Provide leadership within the Residential Life team and facilitate productive interactions with all staff
• Role model an understanding of, and respect for, existing policies and procedures
• Think critically about and take initiative to improve and/or develop systems, processes and projects
• Role model proficient use of resources; generously share professional experiences, resources, protocols and ideas
• Manage stress, conflict and frustration constructively; demonstrate a positive attitude
• Serve as a member of Residential Life Team committees; seek opportunities to develop new and/or enhance current programs/activities
• Create a framework for ethical decision making in overall work

POSITION COMPLEXITIES

Position must:

• Live on-campus in a residence hall or apartment community.
• Participate in an on-call duty rotation team providing coverage 7 days a week, 24-hours a day, including holidays.
• Work extended hours during peak times of the academic year.
• Limit extended vacations to Summer Quarter, Winter Break, and Spring Break.
• Work evening and occasional weekends throughout the year.

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE

This position is open until filled, however we are recruiting for the 2011-2012 school year. We hope to have the selected candidate start before September 2011.  For priority consideration, please apply by Sunday, February 13, 2011.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree and one to two years of residence hall supervisory experience. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Desired:

• Master’s Degree in Student Personnel or related field

Condition of Employment:

A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification will be required prior to hire.

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.

Application Process:

Part of the application process for this position includes completing an online cover letter assessment as well as the Employment Eligibility Assessment to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  The assessment(s) will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you select “Apply to this Position” on this job announcement. Once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your “My Jobs” page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until the assessment is complete.

The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206.543.6450 / 206.543.6452 (tty) or dso@u.washington.edu.

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Manager, Student Conduct – University of Calgary

Student and Enrolment Services at the University of Calgary currently invites applications for a Regular full-time Manager, Student Conduct .

The Student Services portfolio within Student and Enrolment Services is committed to providing student-centred programs and services that enhance the student experience, student learning and student development. The Manager, Student Conduct plays an important role on the Student Services leadership team. The Manager oversees the University of Calgary’s Non Academic Misconduct Policy, and serves to administer the policy, including oversight of the Student-at-Risk Evaluation Team. The Manager provides leadership and support to the entire campus community around student crisis response and management, threat assessment and management, and is responsible for providing education to the campus community about the Non-Academic Misconduct Policy, student discipline, crisis response and critical student behavioural issues.

This position will report to the Associate Vice-Provost, Student Services and will work closely with the Vice-Provost, Students, as well as senior leadership on the Student and Enrolment Services team.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
• Serves as University of Calgary’s primary student conduct officer in administering the Non-Academic Misconduct Policy.
• Investigates reports of alleged student non-academic misconduct.
• Collects judicial data and implements incident tracking system to ensure that the entire campus community is reporting incidents of non-academic misconduct in a consistent fashion.
• Develops the University’s comprehensive Threat Assessment Protocol through consulting with external experts, developing training programs with key campus and community constituents, and conducting thorough internal consulting.
• Works with individuals, departments, and community organizations to support students deemed at-risk with a primary goal of ensuring the student at-risk is not a danger to him/herself or others in the campus community.
• Serves as chair to the Student-at-Risk Evaluation Team and serves as case manager for students managed under the policy.
• Educates the campus community about the Non-Academic Misconduct Policy, the threat assessment protocol, and student behavioural issues.
• Updates the Non-Academic Misconduct Policy annually and prepares a report for the General Faculties Council (GFC) on cases heard through the policy.
• Ensures the Associate Vice-Provost (Student Services) is briefed on all student conduct issues.
• Represents Student and Enrolment Services on university committees, and at campus and community functions.

Requirements:
• Master’s degree preferred in area of higher education, student affairs, educational leadership, counselling or social work.
• Two years of demonstrated experience working with student judicial affairs, student behavioural issues, or student discipline within a university environment.
• Ability to effectively advise/counsel others..
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multiple departments, organizations and people in sensitive and complex situations.
• Effective communication skills and ability to model these skills to students and staff.
• Demonstrated knowledge of student development theory and major trends/issues surrounding university students and student behaviour.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and successfully perform duties autonomously.
• Demonstrated ability to work positively and effectively with students.
• Experience with the development and coordination of educational programs based on personal responsibility, community standards and sensitive student issues.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict and multiple timelines
• Thorough knowledge of University policies, procedures and requirements including the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act)

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. Applications will be reviewed as received.

This position is part of the Management and Professional Staff group, Zone C.

To Apply, please visit the University of Calgary’s career opportunities page; www.ucalgary.ca/hr/careers/careers_search. Job search ID# 9931.

To find out more about our competitive salaries and benefits, and why we are A Great Place to Work and Learn, please see: http://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/careers/uofc

Located in northwest Calgary, the University of Calgary campus occupies a beautiful, park-like setting covering more than 200 hectares. The U of C offers over 100 programs in 14 faculties with more than 60 departments and more than and 30 research institutes and centres.

The University of Calgary respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity.

Assistant Director for Student Engagement, University of Idaho

Come join a spectacular department full of energy and passion at the University of Idaho located on the beautiful Palouse.

The University of Idaho has approximately 11,700 students, 1,800 of which reside on campus. U of I is located in Moscow, Idaho and is considered by many to be the residential campus of choice in the West. Its ivy colored brick buildings, beautiful trees and hundreds of acres of green lawn give the U of I a traditional college campus. Yet u of I campus continues to be on the cutting edge of technology.

We are seeking an energetic, dynamic individual to join our Housing and Residence Life team.  The Assistant Director for Student Engagement will oversee the student conduct process and serve as the Residence Hall Association advisor.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in higher education, counseling or education, two to five years experience in Residence Life/Housing.  Candidate will also need to have experience advising a Residence Hall Association or similar large scale student group along with two to four years experience as a conduct officer.  Also, the ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills along with the ability to interact with diverse populations.  The candidate should have the ability to: demonstrate leadership, organizational and decision-making abilities; demonstrate competence in public speaking, public relations and written and oral communications; work evenings and weekends as needed.

The preferred candidate will have knowledge of student development theory, principles and practices; experience coordinating large and small scales programs; demonstrate the ability to perform and lead others in program related activities; have the ability to work well with campus constituencies; the ability to demonstrate commitment to diversity and social justice issues; experience with judicial management software.

For additional information, please contact Lisa LaPlant, Resident Director – Theophilus Tower, at llaplant@uidaho.edu or by phone at 208-885-5763. All individuals desiring to apply for this position must apply at http://uidaho.edu/humanresources/Applicants/jobcategories. The University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.