Department: University Housing
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary:$70,000 – $74,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year 2022-2023
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
Immediately; to ensure consideration apply by July 10, 2023; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include all applicable experience on your resume.
Department Summary
Living on campus adds tremendous value for students and contributes to higher grades, staying and graduating from the University, and future success.
University Housing, a department within the Division of Student Services and Enrollment Management, is committed to facilitating students’ development as they build an inclusive community, establish a sense of home, and succeed academically. Our goal is to become the model of excellence for providing accessible, affordable, and student-centered living-learning experiences; the preferred choice for all UO students.
We value diversity and respect, integrity, equity and inclusion, learning and growth, responsibility and accountability, safety, and security. University Housing staff work hard to incorporate these values into daily work and practices to ensure an excellent UO experience.
University Housing units include Business Services, Dining Services, Facilities Services, Promotions & Student Recruitment, and Residence Life. University Housing is a $100 Million educational and business department that is a self-sustaining, self-liquidating agency of the University (receives no tuition or tax support for its operating budget).
Position Summary
The Assistant Director is part of the Residence Life Leadership Team responsible for fostering intellectual stimulation in the residence halls by drawing upon the academic resources offered by the faculty and that of a research university and the larger community. The Leadership Team collaborates together to cultivate strategic relationships with academic partners including but not limited to First-Year Programs, Undergraduate Education and Student Success, Robert D. Clark Honors College, UO Libraries, and specific academic departments, colleges, and research centers in developing and implementing Academic Residential Programs.
Additionally, the Assistant Director partners with Student Services, Enrollment Management, and Student Life departments to create, support and achieve successful living-learning communities, and to expand the learning outcomes and co-curricular academic initiatives throughout the residence hall system. Ultimately, the living-learning communities of University Housing aspire to broaden first-year and returning students’ vision of what it means to be a “learner” at a liberal arts academy and research extensive institution; deepen students’ understanding of how knowledge is created and disseminated; and integrate their residential and academic lives.
The Assistant Director effectively works and teams up with all Housing units, Human Resources, Business Office, Facilities, Dining Services, Information Technology, and Marketing to accomplish the strategic plan of University Housing. Furthermore, the Assistant Director supports the implementation and oversight of assessment instruments to evaluate the efficacy of general residential and academic residential communities. A principal pedagogical objective of the leadership team is to expand the academic enterprise beyond the walls of the classroom and foster out-of-class interaction between students, staff, and faculty so that learning and academics become an integral and essential part of the residential experience.
As a member of the Residence Life Leadership Team, the Assistant Director is responsible for the management of the day-to-day operations of the residence halls, supervision of 2-5 officers of administration, and the leadership and implementation of one of three functional areas (50%): 1-leadership initiatives and advising RHA/NRHH; 2-conduct & crisis response and outreach; 3-Residence Life Leader (Resident Assistant) selection and training, social justice education.
We’re hiring two positions to cover each of the following functional areas:
Assistant Director of Residence Life (functional area: Residence Life Student Leader Selection & Training, Social Justice Education):
This position oversees diversity, inclusion, and social justice education by selecting, hiring, training, and developing student leaders (Residence Assistants). They also serve as a departmental resource for social justice. Additionally, they contribute to the Division of Student Services and Enrollment Diversity Task Force committee, which plans and implements social justice education within the division. As an active member of the University Housing Inclusion Change Team, they focus on training and developing full-time staff in the department regarding diversity and social justice. This role manages recruitment, selection, and training of all new and returning Residence Life Student Leaders and oversees their hiring, training, and development throughout the academic year.
Assistant Director of Residence Life (functional area: Leadership and Advising):
This position oversees leadership initiatives and advisement for the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH). They are responsible for developing and implementing leadership programs within the residence life department. Additionally, they actively participate in campus-wide committees dedicated to planning and implementing leadership education at the University of Oregon.
In their advisory capacity, the Assistant Director provides guidance, mentoring, and support to the executive boards of RHA and NRHH, as well as Hall Government advisors. They actively engage with RHA and NRHH events, activities, and leadership initiatives, ensuring their vital involvement.
The Assistant Director also attends regional and international conferences relevant to RHA and NRHH, contributing to the growth and development of these organizations. Furthermore, they collaborate with other advisors to Hall Government, assisting in their training and professional development.
Another aspect of their role involves overseeing the implementation of communication and database systems related to their functional areas, ensuring effective and efficient operations.
Minimum Requirements
• Master’s degree in student affairs or higher education or related field.
• Three years of full-time professional experience in education, including experience in supervision of student or professional staff and experience with student leadership and advising.
Professional Competencies
• Demonstrated commitment to a socially just, multicultural, and inclusive learning environment.
• Knowledge of student development theory and its application in a residential environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to assess and meet the needs of a wide variety of people while recognizing the needs of underrepresented and underserved students at the University of Oregon.
Preferred Qualifications
• Three years of residence life experience.
• Experience with student conduct and emergency response and crisis management.
• Experience implementing leadership development programs in a residential environment.
• Experience advising Residence Hall Association and or National Residence Hall Honorary.
• Experience with academic residential programs and/or living-learning communities at a college or university.
• Experience with social justice, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Experience with analyzing and resolving conflict, team building, group dynamics, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with program development and assessment.
• Experience with student leadership roles (e.g. Resident Assistants) selection and hiring, training, and development in Residence Life OR Experience advising Residence Hall Association and or National Residence Hall Honorary.
FLSA Exempt: Yes
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits .
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Advertised: June 26, 2023 Pacific Daylight Time
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