Complex Director

About Western Illinois University:

Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review. Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves nearly 5,500 students at its traditional, residential campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential branch campus in Moline, IL

Job Description:

The Complex Director is an integral part of University Housing and Dining Services at Western Illinois University. Complex Directors oversee functions of residential complex including supervision, community development, administrative, and crisis response. The Complex Director collaborates closely with other members of the University Housing and Dining Service team, numerous Student Services departments, and faculty and staff throughout Western Illinois University.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Direct supervision of 2-3 graduate assistants

* Indirect supervision of 20-30 undergraduate staff members and full-time Residence Hall Clerk

* Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate graduate and undergraduate staff members.

* Provide leadership in promoting an atmosphere of inclusion for diverse student body and staff within the complex that supports academic achievement and fosters responsible decision-making.

* Coordinate community and student development through service learning initiatives, social and educational programming, human issues education, faculty involvement programming, and the development of living learning communities.

* Provide advice and counsel for individual students, student leaders, and student groups.

* Educate residents through conduct conferences on the Student Conduct Code and Housing Policies.

* Coordinate the administrative functions of a residence hall complex, which include: facility management, maintenance, information desk operations, student employment, and payroll budget.

* Provide crisis intervention and emergency response by participating in an on-call duty rotation for complex.

* Ensure effective follow-up and referrals when necessary.

SALARY:
Annual salary of $43,000 - $45,000. Negotiable, commensurate with experience.

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include:
Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA.

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Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Master's Degree in College Student Personnel/Higher Education or related field plus previous Residence Life experience; or Master's degree in any field and significant Residence Life experience by the start of appointment. (Master's degree must be received by start date of employment.). This is a 12 month live-in position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Demonstrated experience in supervision of staff.

* Successful administrative experience.

* Demonstrated commitment to community and student development.

* Experience in on-call crisis response management.

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

Additional Information:

THE DEPARTMENT:

University Housing and Dining Services is a nationally recognized housing…