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Resident Director (STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 3)

University of California - Davis
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, Davis
Jan 24, 2025
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75799
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Davis
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Job Summary

The Resident Director (RD) position has a live-in, one year contract with the option of four one-year extensions. The position is dedicated to student development, student staff supervision, training, community connections, crisis and conflict mitigation, and program management.

The RD engages with a diverse community of residents that could include first year undergraduates, transfers, and reentry students. Depending on placement populations could also include couples, children, and extended family members. The RD works in a team of 3-4 to collaboratively manage an area of approximately 1,500-3,500 residents. They work to support basic needs, develop healthy & inclusive community environments, support student success, and mediate conflicts. The RD directly supervises student staff and manages the recruitment, selection, training, and on-going development of those team members. RDs have responsibility for coordinating and developing leadership and engagement opportunities for residents in a multicultural residential environment. They also serve on departmental committees in evolving capacities.

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February 6, 2025 at 11:59pm

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

* Bachelor's degree in psychology, communication, sociology or related fields and/or equivalent experience/training.
* Experience working with student transition issues within a university housing setting or a related higher education setting.
* Supervisory experience to recruit, select, train, supervise and evaluate student staff.
* Experience in confronting a variety of difficult situations and individuals, and making appropriate referrals for counseling and/or disciplinary action.
* Experience in planning, implementing, and assessing programs.
* Experience in supporting students within diverse communities.
* Demonstrated written and oral communication skills to create correspondence and effectively lead and facilitate group discussions, lead small group training sessions, and engage in public speaking.
* Demonstrated skills to use technology and manage various software (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, Google Drive, budgeting, programming, and conduct databases).

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's degree in student personnel, higher education administration, Educational leadership, or counseling.
* Skills to take initiative and work both independently and collaboratively.
* Skills to efficiently collect, analyze and synthesize information.
* Knowledge of assessment techniques to gauge student and staff needs and interests.
* Experience and skill in providing equity and inclusion training and development for communities that house diverse populations.

Key Responsibilities

* 40% - Student Supervision and Training
* 30% - Community Development
* 30% - Management and Administration

Department Overview

Student Housing and Dining Services (SHDS) is a self-supporting auxiliary that provides housing and dining services to approximately 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and students with families who live in on-campus residential facilities (university owned/managed and Public-Private-Partnerships), as well as providing residential, retail and catering dining services for the campus community. SHDS also provides student support and conference housing services to the campus and general community. For more information about SHDS visit our website at http://www.housing.ucdavis.edu.

POSITION INFORMATION

* Salary or Pay Range: $56,000/yr. - $99,400/yr. (Dept. budgeted range: $56,000/yr. - $60,000/yr. Commensurate with experience)
* Salary Frequency: Monthly
* Salary Grade: Grade 19
* UC Job Title: STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 3
* UC Job Code: 004564
* Number of Positions: 10
* Appointment Type: Staff: Contract (1-year contract with possibility of extension)
* Percentage of Time: 100%
* Shift Hours: Monday - Friday; 9am - 5pm (with some evening work, on-call responsibilities and occasional weekend responsibilities)
* Location: Davis, CA
* Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
* Benefits Eligible: Yes
* This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
* UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

* Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

* Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
* Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
* Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
* Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
* Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
* Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
* Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
* Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

* UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
* Walk tours of buildings and climb stairs.
* Lift and carry boxes of publications and equipment weighing up to 30 lbs.
* This is a live-in position that requires employees as well as all family members and guests to abide by the terms and conditions of the lease/contract and to follow all University, State and Federal policies.
* Resident Directors are considered essential employees in regards to campus closures and emergency response.
* Work a flexible schedule with some evening work, on-call responsibilities and occasional weekend responsibilities.
* This position may, at times, require the incumbent to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present.
* Special hazards of the position may be exposure to chickenpox, hepatitis B and/or other infectious diseases.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

* This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
* This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to be seen, our recruiting process at UC Davis fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Studies have shown that some people may not apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Each unique role at UC Davis has a set of requirements and you could be perfect for this role, or you could be perfect for the next role! Don't meet all the requirements? We still encourage you to apply! #YouBelongHere

To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks

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