Part-Time: Resident Director

Umpqua Community College; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished room & utilities

Stipend per term

Annual program value $19,200

Job summary

Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon, is seeking a part-time Resident Director to oversee daily housing operations. This live-in role responds to resident needs, assists with facilities and safety inspections, and supervises Resident Assistants in coordination with the Housing Coordinator.

The position offers furnished housing with utilities, a per-term stipend, and an annual program value. Candidates must live in campus housing, maintain GPA requirements, and demonstrate strong

Qualifications

• Balance academic work with college activities and housing duties.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to accept diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Remain calm in emergencies.
• Active listening and boundary setting in a team setting.
• Be reliable, confidential, and uphold college policies.
• Work well with others in a collaborative environment.
• Energetic and enthusiastic nature.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily management of UCC's housing facilities as a live-in Resident Director.
• Respond to immediate and ongoing needs and issues within housing facilities.
• Assist with Operations and Facilities processes and safety inspections.
• Manage Resident Assistants and coordinate with the Housing Coordinator.

Skills

Balance academics

Communication skills

Cultural awareness

Calm under pressure

Active listening

Boundary setting

Reliability

Confidentiality

Policy knowledge

Teamwork

Energetic

Job description

RESIDENT DIRECTOR

Part-Time

Are you someone who is organized and innovative? A self-starter who is motivated, positive, and has a strong desire to help others? If yes, then this is the position for you!

As a Part-Time Resident Director, you will be vital to the daily management and function of UCC's housing facilities. Resident Directors are live-in staff who respond to immediate and ongoing needs and issues within the housing facilities. RD's assist with Operations and Facilities processes as well as completing on-going inventory and health and safety inspections among other duties. RD's manage Resident Assistants and work closely with the Housing Coordinator.

COMPENSATION

• Furnished Room/Apartment with utilities and internet at no cost. Valued at $13,200 annually.
• $1,500 stipend per term (paid at the end of each term).
• Benefits Include: free practical knowledge of crisis intervention, event planning, goal setting, interpersonal communication, supervision, time, and stress management skills.
• This is a yearly value of: $19,200

The Douglas County community through UCC is building upon 50+ years of rich academic experiences and lives changed through higher education. We are a student-centered, positive working environment that thrives on innovation. We are committed to ensuring that everyone who interacts with our campus feels included, valued, and inspired to fulfill our mission to transform lives and enrich communities.

Umpqua Community College is located in beautiful Southern Oregon between the mountains of the Cascade Range to the east and the Coastal Range to the west. Hiking, biking, camping and skiing are a short car ride away and the town is surrounded on all sides by the amazing Umpqua River for fishing and water sports. The area is also home to over 40 wineries and many breweries with a bustling downtown. Roseburg has everything you'd want from a small town and has easy access to the bigger cities of Portland and Eugene by jumping on I-5. Roseburg has live-ability, a friendly feel and is ready to be home to your next career and family adventure.

REQUIREMENTS

• Students must maintain at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA.
• Good disciplinary record.
• Must live in residential buildings.
• Time away is subject to approval by Housing Coordinator and Director of Student and Community Services and Title IX Coordinator.
• Staff are considered single residents and are to follow all housing policies. Any deviations are to be considered on a case by case basis.
• RDs are considered a 19 hour per week position with peak and lull seasons. All 19 hours are to be tracked via Outlook Calendar.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to balance academic work, college activities, other employment, and residence hall responsibilities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to accept diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.
• Should possess good listening skills.
• Can establish clear boundaries between all housing staff and residents.
• Be reliable, dependable and responsible.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Have a base knowledge of college policies and procedures and ability to uphold college policy.
• Must work well with others in a collaborative and problem-solving setting.
• Energetic and enthusiastic nature.

Preferred (Not Required) Qualifications

• One year experience as Resident Assistant preferred.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

Required Documentation

• Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or
• Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Resources

• Request military service records: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
• Veterans Preference information: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx

STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

UCC prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws.

Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.