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RESIDENT DIRECTOR

University of Washington

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for six consecutive years.

The University of Washington Tacoma is an anchor institution that is deeply invested in its local communities and in student success. As one of three campuses of a world-class university, UW Tacoma is dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships. UW Tacoma’s commitment to access and diversity is central to an environment where students, staff, faculty and South Sound residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth. More information about UW Tacoma and its strategic plan can be found here.

UW Tacoma Residence Life is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. The Residence Life Office is committed to the development of a safe and inclusive living-learning community that fosters academic, social, cultural, and personal growth. We strive to enable residents to develop respect and responsibility for themselves and their community.

The Resident Director is a live-in position that is a vital part of the team in helping to continue the vision and mission of the department. They are responsible for supervising three front desk staff, up to 8 Resident Advisors, as well as overseeing the daily activities of buildings, housing up to 300 students. This position will counsel, advise, and refer individual students to appropriate resources. They will assist with the administrative functions of operating the residence hall and participate in the on-call and emergency response system.

This role lives in the building in order to be responsive to student needs, cultivate community, and manage risk.

Success in this role includes:

demonstrating judgment in crisis situations, including incidents that may involve campus or community emergency personnel

applying thorough knowledge of campus and community resources to facilitate referral of students in need

interpreting and applying UW policies and procedures to counsel and advise students / student leaders and to develop programs

Staff Supervision & Development

Assist in training and supervising Resident Advisors (RAs) and front desk assistants

Assist in weekly or bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with RAs

Monitor and maintain an in-hall duty rotation system

Oversee the management of a programming budget

Assist in the recruitment and selection of new student staff

Empower RA staff to resolve roommate conflicts, serving as a resource in the establishment of roommate contract agreements to mediate conflict

Community Development

Responsible for all social media contact with students concerning Housing & Residence Life. Reports to the Associate Director of Housing & Residence Life on social media outreach to students.

Monitor and provide support and guidance in the implementation of a programming model put forth by the Office of Residence Life

Support the mission of the Office of Residence Life through purposeful programming initiatives

Attend and support hall programs, maintaining visibility throughout the hall community

Create and maintain an environment conducive to respect for the environment and for one another

Administration

Maintain an accurate roster of residents that is up-to-date at all times, coordinating occupancy verifications monthly

Attend Residence Life staff training at the beginning of each fall and spring semester

Process paperwork in a timely manner in accordance with all policies and procedures

Create and manage the work schedules of RAs and Front Desk Assistants to maintain office/desk coverage

Meet one-on-one weekly with Associate Director of Residence Life

Coordinate hall openings and closings

Facilitate room changes

Assist Coordinate monthly health and wellness checks

Assist in Shared Email inbox responses and organization

Facilities Management/Summer Responsibilities

Liaison for Facilities services including but not limited to annual auditing, repairs and room turns

Inputting work orders into a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Maintain open lines of communication with Facilities Management staff

Other Responsibilities

Serve on a professional and para-professional 24-hour on-call rotation for emergency situations that arise after-hours, weekends, including some holidays

Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Housing & Residence Life

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field AND one year of experience in residence life, which may include having served as a resident assistant or as a leader in residence hall government.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with, and strong commitment to, serving an ethnically, culturally and socio-economically diverse population. Must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty and staff of many social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Demonstrated organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

Ability and willingness to work varied hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Ability and willingness to reside in the assigned residence hall community (furnished apartment).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field.

Supervisory experience.

Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. 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 all required assessments have been completed.

Internal Number: 184955

About University of Washington

Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest public institutions in the west coast and one of the preeminent research universities in the world. The University of Washington is a multi-campus university comprised of three different campuses: Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell. The Seattle campus is made up of sixteen schools and colleges that serve students ranging from an undergraduate level to a doctoral level. The university is home to world-class libraries, arts, music, drama, and sports, as well as the highest quality medical care in Washington State and a world-class academic medical center. The teaching and research of the University’s many professional schools provide undergraduate and graduate students the education necessary toward achieving an excellence that will serve the state, the region, and the nation. As part of a large and diverse community, the University of Washington serves more students than any other institution in the Northwest.

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RESIDENT DIRECTOR

University of Washington

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