Residence Life Coordinator II

University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Town of Platteville, Fresno (WI, CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative institution is seeking a dedicated Resident Director to oversee residence halls and foster a supportive living environment for students. This full-time, live-in role involves supervising resident assistants, coordinating departmental projects, and implementing engaging programs that enhance community development. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with a commitment to inclusivity and diversity. Join a vibrant community that values student growth and well-being while enjoying the rich cultural and recreational opportunities in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required for the position.
• Experience in supervisory roles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 1-2 residence halls and manage resident assistants.
• Plan and implement student programs for residence life.
• Handle crisis situations and student conduct issues.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work with diverse students

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position Summary:

The Department of Residence Life offers 10 co-educational residential living facilities at UW-Platteville where students live, learn, and grow. Our mission is to provide safe, clean, comfortable, and inclusive living environments as well as opportunities for individuals to be active participants in creating respectful and responsible learning communities.

We are currently looking to fill Resident Director(RD) positions, which are full-time, live-in professional staff positions responsible for the supervision of 1-2 residence halls. Resident Directors work collaboratively in smaller team groups to direct and coordinate various departmental projects. The RD position supervises 8- 20 resident assistants, 1-2 Senior Assistants, provides assistance to residents, advises hall government, oversees the facilitation of community development, serves as a conduct hearing officer, assists with University and departmental recruitment efforts, and performs administrative and managerial tasks associated with the hall. In addition, this position will involve some evening and weekend work with respect to the employee's personal life.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a main point of contact for resident support providing mediation and resolution of personal and facility issues


• Plans, implements, and evaluates student programs and initiatives for residence life


• Receives and responds to crisis and student conduct situations according to established policies and procedures


• May supervise the day-to-day activities of students and/or professional staff and assist with the personnel management allocation plan including hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation


• Supervises one-two university residence halls


• Directs and coordinates various department projects


• Advises hall government - Oversees the facilitation of community development/curriculum


• Assists with university and departmental recruitment efforts


• Performs administrative and managerial tasks associated with the hall

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelors Degree


• Supervisory experience
  


• Excellent oral and written communication skills
  


• Strong organizational skills
  


• Ability to work with various members of the institution, including faculty, senior leadership, and students
  


• A demonstrated commitment of working with racially and socioeconomically diverse students
  


• Experience working in a residence hall setting


• Attention to detail

Why It's Great to be a Pioneer:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal.

Applications will be accepted until all positions have been filled.

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications


• A current resume


• Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references.


• Additional documents as needed

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Matt Zielinski, [e-mail]

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.