Associate Director, Residential Education

Associate Director, Residential Education

The Associate Director of Residential Education serves as a member of the departmental leadership team, specifically managing and overseeing the functions associated with student learning and development. Provides vision and direction to the Assistant Directors of Residential Education and the overall live-in Residential Education team. Ensures professional staff development and experience is aligned with professional association competencies and the departmental mission and vision.

Research, develop, and implement a Residential Curriculum that compliments the UCR student experience. Experience applying student developmental theory to aspects of on-campus residential living; as to develop, implement, and assess residential learning outcomes and experiences. Serves in the top tier emergency response and responsibilities.

The full salary range for the Associate Director of Residential Education position is $68,500 - $121,900 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $92,500 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 6 - 10 years of related experience.
• Previous supervisory/managerial experience preferred.

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Skills in project and program management, social perceptiveness to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Knowledge of risk assessment principles along with the ability to evaluate risks and the likelihood of consequences.
• Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization.
• Strong skills in active listening, critical thinking, negotiation, reasoning, organizing, written and verbal communication; multitasking and intercultural competence and uses these skills to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate employees and influence attitudes and behaviors.
• Knowledge of social justice competencies and practices.
• An understanding of Residential Curriculum framework and implementation.
• Strong skills in research and assessment as it pertains to informed data driven practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs Skills in monitoring/assessing people, processes or services, to make improvements.
• Strong knowledge of University and departmental policies, processes, and procedures.
• Demonstrated understanding of student development theories and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in higher education, specifically Residential Life/Education.
• Demonstrated understanding of mentorship and development techniques; and professional competencies.
• Previous experience in supervising professional/career staff.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law.