Job Summary

The Resident Director (RD) position is a live-in, one year contract position with the option of four one-year extensions. The position is dedicated to student development, student staff supervision, training, community connections, and program management.

The RD engages with a diverse community of residents that could include first year undergraduates, transfers, and reentry students. Depending on placement populations could also include couples, children, and extended family members. The RD works in a team of 3-4 to collaboratively manage an area of approximately 1,500-3,500 residents. They work to support basic needs, develop healthy & inclusive community environments, support student success, and mediate conflicts. The RD directly supervises student staff and manages the recruitment, selection, training, and on-going development of those team members. RDs have responsibility for coordinating and developing leadership and engagement opportunities for residents in a multicultural residential environment. They also serve on departmental committees in evolving capacities.

Department Purpose

Student Housing and Dining Services (SHDS) is a self-supporting auxiliary that provides housing and dining services to approximately 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and students with families who live in on-campus residential facilities (university owned/managed and Public-Private-Partnerships), as well as providing residential, retail and catering dining services for the campus community. SHDS also provides student support and conference housing services to the campus and general community. For more information about SHDS visit our website at http://www.housing.ucdavis.edu.

Student Housing and Dining Services has adopted the following Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement: Student Housing and Dining Services is committed to serving the needs of students, staff, faculty and guests from various backgrounds and identities. In full support of our institutional commitment to embrace diversity and practice inclusive excellence, we expect every member of our community to acknowledge, value, and uphold the guidelines set forth in the Principles of Community. As a community of scholars and life-long learners, we commit ourselves to learning together about our differences and commonalities while growing in all areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position:           

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, communication, sociology or related fields and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Experience working with student transition issues within a university housing setting or a related higher education setting.
• Supervisory experience to recruit, select, train, supervise and evaluate student staff.
• Experience in confronting a variety of difficult situations and individuals, and making appropriate referrals for counseling and/or disciplinary action.
• Experience in planning, implementing, and assessing programs.
• Experience in supporting students within diverse communities.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills to create correspondence and effectively lead and facilitate group discussions, lead small group training sessions, and engage in public speaking.
• Demonstrated skills to use technology and manage various software (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, Google Drive, budgeting, programming, and conduct databases).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in student personnel, higher education administration, Educational leadership, or counseling.
• Skills to take initiative and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Skills to efficiently collect, analyze and synthesize information.
• Knowledge of assessment techniques to gauge student and staff needs and interests.
• Experience and skill in providing equity and inclusion training and development for communities that house diverse populations.         

Key Responsibilities:

• 40% - Student Supervision and Training
• 30% - Community Development
• 30% - Management and Administration

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $56,000/yr. - $99,400/yr. (Dept. budgeted range: $56,000/yr. - $60,000/yr. Commensurate with experience)
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: Grade 19
• UC Job Title: STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 3
• UC Job Code: 004564
• Number of Positions: 10
• Appointment Type: Staff: Contract (1-year contract with possibility of extension)
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift Hours: Monday – Friday; 9am – 5pm (with some evening work, on-call responsibilities and occasional weekend responsibilities)
• Location: Davis, CA
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to be seen, our recruiting process at UC Davis fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Studies have shown that some people may not apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Each unique role at UC Davis has a set of requirements and you could be perfect for this role, or you could be perfect for the next role! Don’t meet all the requirements? We still encourage you to apply! #YouBelongHere

To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks

About Student Housing and Dining Services

Department Profile Student Housing and Dining Services (SHDS) is a department and an auxiliary enterprise within the division of Student Affairs at UC Davis. Student Housing and Dining Services provides the following primary services to the UC Davis community: housing services for UC Davis students and families, dining services for UC Davis students and the campus community, and support services that facilitate a successful transition into the UC Davis community while fostering development of ongoing learning and life-skills.

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