Housing and Residence Life: Residence Hall Director

Univ of Wisconsin Eau Claire   Eau Claire, WI   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 25, 2024
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POSITION: A full time, fixed term, professional academic staff live-in position is available in Housing and Residence Life beginning 7/29/2024. This position is a Campus Security Authority on a 12 month fiscal year contract. The working title for this assignment is Residence Hall Director with an official title of Residence Life Coordinator II. Salary range: $40,000-45,000, furnished apartment, meal plan, pet policy, and other liberal fringe benefits included. Total package value including food and 2 bedroom apartment is ~$57,000 for 12 months.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Master's degree, previous experience in residence hall living or employment.

May be considered an asset: Master's Degree in student personnel or related field; supervision experience; hall leadership experience; demonstrated commitment to support and enhance the diversity and cultural and global awareness of students, faculty, and staff.

DUTIES:The person selected for this position will be responsible for overall operation of a residence hall, supervision of undergraduate resident assistants and potentially graduate hall directors, and front desk staff. Duties include programming, judicial, counseling, staff selection and training, advising hall government, committee responsibilities, LLC support in most positions, supervision of front desk operations including food and beverage sales, promotion of EDI principles in their community, and coordination of housekeeping and maintenance services.

THE UNIT: The unit of Housing and Residence Life consists of 32 staff members serving a population of 4000 students in 13 residence halls.

UNIVERSITY andEAUCLAIRECOMMUNITY:UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 11,500 students and 1,400 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/.

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

APPLICATIONPROCEDURE:Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Website: https://www.uwec.edu/job-postings/. You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login." Click the link to Housing and Residence Life: Residence Hall Director position (Job ID # 20798) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically. Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:
  • Letter of application
  • Resume
  • Names and contact information for three references.
Please direct requests for additional information to: Deborah Newman at newmandl@uwec.edu or 715.836.3675

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by May 15, 2024. However, screening may continue until position is filled.

The University reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. . 19.36(7).

The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is limited, the University Police want students, faculty and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime. Visit Campus Security and Fire Report. Also visit our Campus Security Authority(CSA) policy.

UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability employer.