#123178 Assistant Director of Residence Life

DESCRIPTION

Earl Warren College is one of eight undergraduate colleges at the University of California, San Diego. Warren College is home to approximately 5,000 undergraduate students who may select any major offered by the university. The colleges are distinguished by their general education curriculum which at Warren encourages both depth and breadth, stresses the relationship between the individual and society, and includes two quarters of writing and ethics for most students. Warren College has created a dynamic, innovative, energetic, and strong team environment and is looking for staff who values this type of workplace. The residential life office strives to build a positive and safe living-learning environment in which students can grow and develop. The staff provide programs and services that support the academic mission of the University by enhancing the educational, personal, cultural, and social development of students.

Under the direction of the Associate Dean of Student Affairs/Director of Residence Life, the Assistant Director of Residence Life (ADRL) coordinates significant portions of the residential life program totally over 1,800 residents. The ADRL plays an integral role in implementing the residential life program as it relates to creating a safe and secure living learning environment, which supports students’ personal, educational, social and professional development and is supportive of the college’s educational vision. The ADRL supervises the Resident Assistant / House Advisor (RA/HA) program, consisting of 13-16 student staff, and includes coordinating the selection process, comprehensive trainings and retreats, and providing work direction through weekly meetings and annual evaluations. The ADRL advises residential programming boards to implement comprehensive programming models that reflect the UC San Diego Principles of Community and the college’s educational philosophy and mission. The ADRL manages a portion of the residential programming budget. The ADRL collaborates with college and university officials and departments regarding student crises. In addition, the ADRL provides counseling and conflict mediation, as well as enforces university policy and resolves conduct issues. The ADRL position requires high levels of, and demonstrated education and experience in, working independently, implementing organizational goals, understanding college student development, and making decisions that impact individual residents, office administration and crisis response.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Live-in residential experience in a university or college environment.

• Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Able to assess and mediate individual and group conflicts with basic counseling, including but not limited to listening, reflecting and summarizing skills.

• Demonstrated skill in handling crises and emergency situations involving student welfare and safety.

• Skilled in selecting, training, providing work direction, and evaluating student staff. This includes collaborating to set performance goals and conducting performance appraisals.

• Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs / Student Life specialization. Skilled in applying student development theory in leadership training to demonstrate the UCSD Principles of Community. Ability to apply professional approaches to solve problems and organize programs and projects, including, but not limited to motivating students.

• Strong knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.

• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.

• Abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills. Skilled in problem solving and decision making that represents the best interest of the college, Housing, Dining & Hospitality services, Student Affairs, and students. Skilled to manage a broad range of student services within the residential life community and knowledgeable of university services and resources.

• Ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.

• Skilled in communicating effectively with individuals and in groups through cross-cultural understanding.

• Ability to work cooperatively, effectively and efficiently with students and other professionals.

• Skilled in organizing and prioritizing workload while working independently and with minimal supervision.

• Skilled in programming methods and marketing strategies.

• Ability to manage budgets for programming initiatives. Knowledgeable of department funding sources, and budgetary policies and procedures.

• Ability to develop, interpret and apply university policies, regulations and procedures in consultation with higher-level professionals and/or management.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and interact in sensitive situations in a professional manner.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Job offer is contingent on clear Background Check.

• This position has been identified as a Responsible Employee pursuant to the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and requires immediate reporting of discrimination on the basis of sex (including, but not limited to, sexual harassment and sexual violence) in education programs or activities.

• This position has been identified as a Campus Security Authority pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), and requires immediate reporting of Clery Act crimes occurring on Clery Act geography to the UC San Diego Police Department (UCPD).

• The California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act ("CANRA"), Penal Code sections 11164-11174.4) requires certain professionals, known as "mandated reporters", to report known or suspected instances of child abuse or neglect to law enforcement. This position has been identified as a "mandated reporter".

Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

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