Posted: 11-Jun-25
Location: Davis, California
Type: Contract
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Internal Number: 75799
Job Summary
The Resident Director (RD) position has a live-in, one year contract with the option of four one-year extensions. The position is dedicated to student development, student staff supervision, training, community connections, crisis and conflict mitigation, 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.
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: 9
- 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
A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging
At UC Davis, we’re committed to solving life’s most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.
As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
To view the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere
To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-check
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