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Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking two Resident Director to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students. The work location for this position is on-site. This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery--a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Salary/Pay Range: $ 43,888.00 - $48,282.00 annually/hourly. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications.

Benefits at a Glance

At UCCS, our employees are our most valued asset. We're proud to offer:

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
• Further Your Education: Avail nine waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
• Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
• Want to know your total compensation? Use our calculator to get the complete picture!

Remuneration

• The Resident Director position is a 12-month appointment with a salary of $43,888. This is a live-in professional position and as such is required to live in University provided apartment. Apartments are furnished two bedrooms or equivalent and are assigned by the Assistant Director of Residence Life at the time of hire. All apartments include a kitchen, utilities, and internet.

• A 30-meal plan is also provided each semester (fall & spring terms only).

• A cellphone stipend of $40 is provided monthly.

• A On campus parking permit is provided.

• Insurance goes into effect after 30 days depending on when the first day of employment falls in the month.

• This is a 12-month contract position, renewable annually in June depending upon on campus resident occupancy rates.

Summary

The Resident Director (RD) is a full-time, live-in, professional staff member who is responsible for creating and maintaining a supportive and inclusive residential community. The RD oversees daily operations and overall development of a community of multiple buildings in an area on campus. The RD will directly supervise Resident Assistants (RA) and serve as the chair of a collateral assignment. The RD is charged with developing a community that promotes belonging, engagement, learning, respect for diversity, and student success. The RD plays an integral role in implementing our residential curriculum called Expedition. Rotational on-call responsibilities are shared among staff for up to 1,800 residents.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Community Development and Student Support

• Foster a positive living environment that supports academic achievement and personal growth.
• Support development and delivery of Residential Curriculum (Expedition) and coordinate educational initiatives
• Promote and facilitate residents' personal development through programming, workshops, and one-on-one interactions that foster a sense of community and belonging, as well as promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Educate staff and students on policies and procedures, and how to respect the rights of others through community standards
• Encourage resident involvement in events, programs, and leadership opportunities
• Maintain daily office hours and offer a high degree of visibility for all residents and members in the community you oversee
• Provide individual support to residents, addressing their personal, academic, and social concerns.
• Support response to roommate conflicts, personal crisis, and other concerns, including mediating conflicts among residents and enforcing community standards.

Resident Assistant Supervision and Development

• Coach, train, evaluate and support Resident Assistants (RA) to become effective leaders through 1:1 meetings, coaching discussions, small group, and staff meetings.
• Provide leadership to RAs in setting goals for the year, monitor work performance for accuracy and completeness in accordance with department and divisional goals and objectives, and ensure compliance with established Residence Life policies and procedures.
• Conduct RA performance evaluations on a regular basis and during the annual departmental evaluation process. Engage in accountability practices to ensure RAs are meeting performance expectations, including responsibilities outlined in the Expedition curriculum.
• Provide RAs with guidance about university policies, procedures, and resources. Utilize departmental resources for ongoing development and training.

Emergency and Crisis Response

• Serve on an on-call 24-hour duty rotation. Provide crisis management support and intervention, which may be required on weekends, at night, etc. Respond to additional emergency situations as necessary.
• Develop knowledge of campus and community resources to ensure timely and efficient referrals when appropriate. Refer all mental health concerns to appropriate resources, such as the Wellness Center and maintain thorough documentation. Utilize the CARE Team with staff members and as a resource and referral.
• Consult with leadership when appropriate and utilize pro staff on call protocols as an additional resource.
• This position is a Campus Security Authority (CSA)/Mandatory Reporter and must be comfortable confronting and reporting all crimes as outlined by the Code of Conduct, University or Regent Policy and Colorado Revised Statutes.

Collaboration and Partnerships

• Collaborate with key campus partners such as facilities, Wellness Center, UCCS Police, Student Life, Dining and Hospitality Services, Dean of Students, and other university partners to provide educational and academic initiatives.
• Participate in campus-wide events and initiatives that enhance the residential experience
• Serve on University-wide committees, as assigned or approved by the Assistant Director or designee.

Student Conduct

• Serve as a Hearing Officer for students referred alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct, Residence Life and Housing Handbook, and other behavioral concerns; administer appropriate sanctions to effectively resolve disciplinary problems in consultation with Residence Life staff and Dean of Students.
• Facilitate the conduct process to serve as an educational opportunity.
• Facilitate informal conduct resolutions, such as educational conversations, letters of notice, etc...
• Update and maintain accurate and timely records as pertains to cases in StarRez or Maxient.

Administrative

• Manage operational functions for residence halls such as move in/move out, damage assessment, billing, maintenance requests, conducting room inspections, reporting, and following up on custodial issues and maintenance requests.
• Attend and participate in meetings, including, but not limited to, department meetings, staff meetings, collateral meetings, and one-on-one meetings.
• Chair a Residence Life collateral, such as but not limited to: Residence Hall Association (RHA) & National Residence Honorary Association (NRHA), RA Training & Development, or RA Recruitment & Selection.
• Maintain administrative and informational records in all appropriate channels such as Roompact, StarRez, Maxient, and/or Microsoft Teams.
• Manage a budget and keep efficient records for procurement purposes.
• Lead and participate in meetings, including, but not limited to, staff meetings and one-on-one meetings.
  Other relent duties as assigned.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by August, 22, 2024. However, this posting will remain open until filled.
• Potential interview dates: August 26, 2024 - September 2nd, 2024
• Potential start date of October 1, 2024

Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Bachelor's degree at time of hire

• Previous full-time professional experience providing student support and engagement on a college campus, or three years of part-time, student employee experience in Residence Life and Housing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education Masters' degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, human services or related field.

• Experience working in residential life at an institution of higher education.

• Experience with crisis response and serving on-call.

• Experience supervising paraprofessional experience.

• Experience working with a residential curriculum.

• Experience of using student development theory.

Physical Requirements

This position has tasks that require an individual to walk for longer periods of time and/or distances across campus. These tasks are not daily but periodically occur with the responsibilities of the job.

Note: This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities, qualifications, and physical requirements of this role at UCCS. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. The university reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and responsibilities as needed to meet the university's needs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.

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