Residence Hall Director – Undergraduate Residence Halls – University Housing – 1021896-6689

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Director – Undergraduate Residence Halls – University Housing

University Housing – Residential Life

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS – URBANA CHAMPAIGN

Job Summary

The Residence Hall Director – Undergraduate Residence Halls is
responsible for providing leadership, management, and coordination of a
residential community in the undergraduate residence halls. RDs shape
the experiences, environment and student success of residential students
through the framework of a Residential Curriculum. Additionally, the
position works collaboratively with colleagues on campus to support
University Housings mission and vision, and build safe, inclusive
communities, through leadership, supervision, and crisis management. All
University Housing staff will engage and contribute to a culture of
diversity, equity, and inclusion within University Housing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Residential Education and Leadership – 25%

– Assume responsibility for the leadership and implementation of
strategies to achieve the goals and learning outcomes of a
residential experience. Goals and learning outcomes of the
curriculum are currently in the areas of Academic Success, Social
Justice Exploration, Personal Growth and Community Engagement.
– Provide direct leadership to staff for community assessment,
community building and the implementation and assessment of the
curriculum. Assume a leadership role in promoting action and
advocacy for inclusivity, equity and belonging across all cultures.
– Provide leadership, guidance and support to staff, students, and
student groups in the development of communities with an increased
sense of social awareness and sense of responsibility.
– Support the academic mission of the university as educators, guiding
staff, residents, and student groups in the development of
communities that support residents goals for making academic
progress and expand their knowledge of academic and campus
resources.
– Coordinate collaboration and work between RAs and other
paraprofessional and student hourly positions to implement the goals
and outcomes of the curriculum. Provide leadership development
opportunities for members of student groups through structured
advising, mentoring, and community event planning.
– Educate residents and staff regarding the University and Housing
policies and developmentally address behaviors, informally through
conflict resolution strategies, restorative practice, and formally
through the educationally driven student conduct process.
– Maintain appropriate community standards within the undergraduate
residence halls.
– Act as a University hearing officer for all hall-level violations
and some campus-level student code violations utilizing an
educational and developmental approach.
– Develop intentional collaborative relationships with internal and
external department and campus partners from Student Affairs and
Academic Affairs.

Staff Supervision, Recruitment, Training and Development – 25%

– Supervise and lead paraprofessional staff of 8-15 in the
implementation of the residential curriculum.
– Set expectations and guide paraprofessional staff in development of
interpersonal skills, administrative tasks, professionalism, and
working collaboratively within a team. Participate in departmental
recruitment and selection processes.
– Assist with departmental training, plan and implement
paraprofessional training, and develop and implement weekly staff
development for paraprofessionals. Participate in professional staff
training and development programs.
– Conduct informal and formal performance apprais ls for
paraprofessional staff.
– Supervisors will engage in and implement University Housings
diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Crisis Response & Management – 25%

– Assume on-call responsibilities within a multi-residence hall area
on a regularly scheduled rotation during the year including all
University break periods, which may include holidays.
– Respond to in-hall emergencies including but not limited to weather,
fire, outside emergency responders enter building.
– Effectively address and respond to crisis or emergency situations,
which includes providing guidance to paraprofessional staff and
students. Provide appropriate post-crisis referrals and follow-up
with students and staff.
– Remains at or reports to their facilities as soon as conditions
reasonably permit in the event of severe weather or emergency
situations when the university may suspend classes or close the
university. (This position is considered an essential employee.)

Administrative – 20%

Establish and maintain a minimum of 10 weekday drop-in office hours for
residents as part of a flexible, work schedule during the academic year.
Maintain a traditional 40-hour work week schedule during the summer and
breaks to work on assigned projects and prepare for staff training.

Maintain availability for evening a