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Resident Director
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Position Number: 5924423
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Position Type: Residence Life and Housing

Resident Director

University of California Santa Barbara

Job Posting Details

Multiple positions available

Position Number: 40033486

Payroll Title: STDT LIFE DEVT SUPV 1

Job Code: 4567

Job Open Date: 1/10/2025

Application Review Begins: 1/28/2025

Department Code (Name): DSRS (Residential and Community Living)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): 99 Non-Represented

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Contract

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Grade: PSS/20

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $63,800 - $65,300/yr. As part of the compensation package, this position includes housing and a meal plan. Salary offers for this position are determined based on area assigned, and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.

Work Location: Student Resident Life Trailer - 1000

Working Days and Hours: Varies

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: Hybrid (Both UC & Non-UC locations)

Special Instructions:

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement:

UCSB Residential & Community Living is responsible for the overall student life program in 8 residence halls and 9 apartment complexes (10,000+ residents) with a focus on student development and leadership programs, and conduct and accountability. In addition, R&CL is responsible for resident placement through the University & Community Housing Services Office.

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Brief Summary of Job Duties:

The Resident Director (RD) is a full-time, 12-month, live-in position with on-call responsibilities. Under the general supervision of an Assistant Director, the RD utilizes a curricular approach and equity mindset as cornerstones of their daily work - each is a framework by which daily work is achieved. Primary responsibilities include:

- Implementation of a curricular approach in the development and education of a residential community ranging from 600-1,800 residents.

- The direct supervision, training, and evaluation of 1-2 full-time professional staff (Assistant Resident Directors), and up to 30 paraprofessional student staff.

- Management of a student conduct and students of concern case load consisting of students living within their community.

- After-hours crisis response and scheduled on-call responsibilities for a neighborhood of 5,000-6,000 residents and a campus community of 10,000-11,000 residents.

- Developing effective working relationships with the 60+ colleagues that make up our R&CL staff.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Master's degree or equivalent working experience in Residential Life, Housing, or Student Affairs.
Track record of infusing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles into daily work.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues throughout a large, multifunctional department.
Commitment to creating communities where residents feel a deep sense of belonging.
Knowledge of and/or experience working within a residential curriculum campus.

Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years post MA degree experience.
1-3 years Experience in counseling and student advising.
1-3 years Experience effectively managing the day-to-day operations of a student housing community.
1-3 years Previous student staff supervision.

Special Conditions of Employment:

The Resident Director (RD) is a full-time, 12-month, live-in position with on-call responsibilities. Possibility of contract renewal for a maximum of three additional terms. This position may require night and weekend hours as needed. Position also includes a furnished apartment.
UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act
Satisfactory criminal history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment
Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.

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 allegation 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.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

30% Student Conduct & Counseling -

Using a curricular approach, is primarily responsible and works collaboratively with Conduct Officers and ARD(s) to ensure all conduct cases involving residents from their community are adjudicated in adherence to departmental sanctioning standards and in a timely manner.

Meets with residents who are in distress. Works with students to either help resolve their problems and/or connects them with campus and community resources as needed. Coordinates with Student Conduct, campus Social Workers, AD, and other staff as needed to provide effective support for students of concern

25% Community Development & Education

Develops and implements a comprehensive and unique educational plan for their community that is in line with departmental goals surrounding residential education and the curricular approach.

Uses both educational and social initiatives to foster a deep sense of belonging amongst all residents, specifically amongst underrepresented student populations living in their community.

Effectively serves the unique needs of residents based on their social and academic identities.

Maintains a visible presence in the community.

Supervises and oversees the community development efforts of the Resident Assistant staff, ensuring both a strong sense of community within each RA jurisdiction and the community as a whole.

25% Supervision of Staff

Serves as direct supervisor to 1-2 Assistant Resident Directors.

Responsible for the daily supervision of 8-17 Resident Assistants, as well as the community's Desk Attendant staff. Shares supervisory responsibilities with Assistant Resident Director(s) as appropriate.

Facilitates and participates in the training of staff, both during the pre-Fall training periods and on-going, as needed.

Evaluates ARD(s) and RAs annually, highlighting successes and providing meaningful and actionable feedback for improvement where appropriate.

15% Departmental Support

Responsible for the daily operations of their community in supporting the needs of their residents.

Participates in the recruitment of student and professional staff.

Participates, as assigned, to support an array of different projects.

Communicates and collaborates with HDAE partners (i.e. Residential Operations, Campus Dining, etc.) on a regular basis to support the daily operation of the community. Communicates on a regular basis with their Assistant Director to strategize around and address an array of issues impacting the daily operation of the community.

5% Community Safety

Is a member of an on-call team that provides on-call support to residents and campus every day of the year, including during campus breaks, holidays, and closures.

Serves as a First Responder to community and campus crises. Provides support to campus authorities as appropriate.

Supports campus efforts during special events (e.g. Halloween, Deltopia) to provide enhanced security measures within the community.

Responsible for ensuring that the community has adequate staffing and duty coverage while residents are living in the community.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.

As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit:

UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information - https://www.ucsb.edu/COVID-19-information

University of California Policy on Vaccinations - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy

*Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement:

UC Santa Barbara 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.

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