Residence Education Manager University of Wisconsin – Madison Division of University Housing Madison, Wisconsin
Job Summary:
The Department of Residence Life in University Housing is recruiting for a Residence Education Manager to join our team!
Our Residence Education team aims to blur the line between traditional learning spaces (i.e., classrooms) and our residence halls through learning initiatives and partnerships with faculty, staff, and advisors across campus. The Residence Education Manager is a key contributor to our Residential Learning Communities, leading student recruitment, supporting student staff, assisting with budget management, and assessing programs.
This position supports the development, implementation, and assessment of the Wisconsin Residential Experience (WRE), our residential curriculum. The Residence Education team supports existing academic initiatives in the residence halls, assists in developing new initiatives, and leads training and development related to academic support and co-curricular learning for the department of Residence Life.
Directs programming and support for residents living in assigned campus housing units, responds to non-routine emergency situations, and/or supervises staff in support of creating an inclusive and safe living community.
30% Develops, implements, and evaluates resident housing operating policies, procedures, and programs to promote an inclusive community
35% Assists in the development and implementation of strategic unit initiatives or student programs
5% Triages and responds to emergency situations according to established policies and procedures in partnership with emergency personnel and law enforcement if necessary
25% May supervise the day-to-day activities of unit staff and resolves routine and non-routine personnel issues
5% Assists with implementation of university procedures that address student conduct
Tasks:
Assists with the development and implementation of departmental academic initiatives.
Supports residential learning community initiatives including assessment and strategic planning.
Assists with departmental residential curriculum initiatives.
Assists with the management of academic advising initiatives.
Assists with tutoring staff training and support.
Serves as a conduct hearing officer, as assigned.
Serves on Incident Response Team for University Housing's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP); Provides leadership and makes decisions regarding and during emergency management; Expected to provide after hours contact numbers.
Salary:
Minimum $55,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications
This is a full-time appointment. The starting annual salary is $55,000 or higher based on qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; and retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required by start date.
Master's Degree or equivalent combination of training and experience preferred by start date.
Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Higher Education, College Student Personnel, or a related field with relevant work experience.
Qualifications:
Five (5) years of post-undergraduate employment experience required
Experience with High Impact Educational Practices preferred, particularly in Residential Learning Communities
Knowledge of student development and student learning theories/models preferred
Experience supporting student learning outside of the classroom preferred
About UW–Madison:
Since its founding in 1848, UW–Madison has been a catalyst for the extraordinary. As a public land-grant university and major research institution, our students, staff, and faculty engage in a world-class education while solving real-world problems. With public service — or as we call it, the Wisconsin Idea — as our guiding principle, Badgers are creating a better future for everyone.
About Residence Life at the Division of University Housing:
Residence Life is part of the Division of University Housing at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. As a student service, our University Residence Halls provide quality living and learning environments and programs to over 8,500 undergraduate student residents in 21 Residence Halls. Residence Life is responsible for the students, staff, and programs that create intentional, inclusive living and learning environments.
The Division of University Housing provides housing for over 8,500 undergraduate students and over 2,500 graduate students and their families. In addition, we manage seven dining locations around campus and provide housing throughout the summer for conference groups and youth camps. We are a 24 hour per... day, 7 day per week, self-funded operation, and are committed to providing an exceptional workplace for our career and student staff members.