Assistant Director Of Residence Life – Live In

Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV6861

Working TitleASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF RESIDENCE LIFE – LIVE IN

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentResidence Life

FTE1.0

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

Responsible for providing assistance to the Director in managing, coordinating and directing of department, campus housing, office management, facilities management, fiscal resources and control, resident educational services, and student conduct and behavior as well as managing assigned programs. This is a mandatory live on position.

Description of Duties

• Resides on campus and is on call after working hours to respond to emergencies, student code of conduct violations, crisis, facility and equipment failures, and supports Resident Assistant and Housing Coordinator.
• Acts on behalf of the department lead in the absence of the Director.
• Assists in overseeing residence life judicial process in collaboration with the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
• Manages critical incidents and serves on Student Concern Intervention Team through Dean of Students Office and Student Rights and Responsibilities.
• May coordinate interactions with campus partners whose roles have an impact on the residential experience including Facilities Service, Food Services, Auxiliary Services, Financial Aid, Student Health, Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Rights and Responsibilities, Office of Student Involvement, Athletics, College Assistant Migrant Program, and High School Equivalence Program.
• Responsible for administering cyclical processes for Residence Life including but not limited to housing assignments, room selections, occupancy transition periods and student service eligibility.
• Works proactively with students, family members and other constituents to quickly and effectively resolve issues including, but not limited to, student development, judicial affairs, housing, and student health and wellness.
• Assists the Director with the development, implementation and monitoring of departmental goals, policies and procedures.
• Oversee the training, performance and operation of campus housing activities and personnel.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive Residence Life educational and student development program to include leadership, academic success and student development components designed to create a vibrant residential community.
• In collaboration with the Director of Residential Life, coordinates evaluation and performance appraisal programs for all residential life staff.
• Participates in Residence Life leadership teams’ on call duty rotation. Shares 24-hour emergency response coverage with the Director including weekdays, weekends, and holiday/vacation periods (includes requirement of carrying a mobile phone).
• Plays a key leadership role in regards to assisting with University wide events and serves on assigned institutional committees.
• Utilizes StarRez Enterprise Resource Planning Software including Core Housing Management, Resident Information, Communication and Billing, Room Configuration, Assignments, Reporting, Online Applications, Room Assignments, Contracts, Room Condition Reports and Inventory, Conference and Events Registration. Has budget responsibilities that include preparation, managing, and monitoring a program budget and a Resident Housing Association account budget.
• Serves as active member of Professional Associations including the Association of Housing Officers International, Southwestern Association of Housing Officers and The Association of Student Conduct Professionals.
• Assists the Director in developing and implementing long and short-term Building Maintenance Asset Reserve plans for renovations and refurbishment of existing and acquired facilities, furniture and inventory.
• Assists the Director to develop and deliver comprehensive and effective recruitment, retention, training, and performance management programs for Residence Life Resident Assistants, Office Assistants and Housing Coordinators in keeping with best practices, university and departmental goals and to ensure the compliance with local, state, federal and institutional policies.
• Develops and implements strategies and programs to create academically supportive environments that will lead to increased retention rates in campus housing and increased university graduation rates for students.
• Assists with ensuring compliance with all contracts and payment plans for residents and departments.
• Manages summer conferencing and camps.

Supervision Received

General supervision from Director of Residence Life

Supervision Given

Supervises assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, hotel management, guidance and counseling, student affairs administration, social sciences or related field.

Preferred Education

Master’s degree in student affairs, higher educational administration, counseling, business administration, or related field.

Licenses/Certifications

N/A

Required Experience

Three (3) years full-time experience in Residence Life, campus housing, student affairs, hotel management or a complex organization with one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.

Preferred Experience

Familiarity with living-learning centers, multicultural environments, and academic support and development programs.

Equipment

Standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment: some travel and weekend/evening work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment across the Rio Grande Valley. Must be available to be on call and live on campus.

Other

• The ability to communicate and relate effectively with diverse students, staff and faculty, and strong leadership administrative, supervisory and crisis management skills are essential.
• Ability to work under pressure, solve problems and negotiate.
• Ability to lead, motivate, direct, and communicate with all levels of employees, both internal and external.
• Ability to successfully collaborate with faculty, administrators within higher education (i.e. college deans, department chairs, and other administrators, etc.) and professional staff.
• Exceptional planning, organizational skills and conflict resolution are a must.
• Demonstrated skills in managing crisis situations.
• Must apply sound judgment and discretion of student complaints received.
• Strong administrative and problem-solving skills.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate With Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date07/13/2023

Grant Funded PositionNo

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/39149

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
• High School Diploma or GED
• Yes
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
• Please select your highest level of completed education.
• None of the above
• Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
• Masters Degree from an accredited university
• Please provide the field of study for your education:
• Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
• 6th grade education
• Are you a current UTRGV employee?
• Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
• 10th grade education
• No
• Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
• No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

(Open Ended Question)

• Over 10 years
• 10 years
• Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
• No
• 8 years
• 7 years
• 5 years
• 3 years
• 1 year
• 9 years
• Yes
• 6 years
• Less than 1 year
• 4 years
• Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
• 2 years

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Reference Letter 3
• Reference Letter 1
• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Training Certificates
• Unofficial Transcripts 2
• Letter of Interest
• Additional Document
• Unofficial Transcripts 3
• Other Document
• Certifications and Licenses
• Unofficial Transcripts
• List of 3 References
• Reference Letter 2