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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Resident Director
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Posted: 01/09/2004
Location: IL
Type: Full Time
	Student Affairs Undergraduate Residence Halls, Department of Residential Life, University Housing Our staff makes our halls a home. We, the staff of the Department of Residential Life, have a vision for our work, "Learning, Growing, Mattering: for every person, on every floor, in every community." We are seeking individuals who can help create and foster communities that strive toward this vision. This includes supporting the academic mission of the university by developing environments conducive to student learning and academic success, respecting, appreciating, and advocating for the diversity of our student population, and supporting the holistic development of all our students. Our undergraduate residence hall communities typically house 450-500 students. Our 17 full-time, professional Resident Directors each supervise 8 to 12 Resident Advisors and student support staff and lead them in the fulfillment of our vision. They advise and mentor student leaders to make a difference in the lives of their peers. RDs work collaboratively both within the Department of Residential Life and on campus with talented Student Affairs and Academic Affairs staff to provide innovative services, programs, and leadership to the campus community. Resident Directors are at the heart of what we do for and with students. Requirements for Candidacy Ten-month positions require a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one year full-time work experience as a full-time residence hall director or work in a related field (higher education, student affairs, counseling, social work, etc.) or a Master’s degree and part-time work experience in a related field. Twelve-month positions require a Master’s degree, part-time work experience in a related field, and a desire to work in a living/learning community environment and to collaborate with faculty. (Graduate assistantships are considered part-time work.) A Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Counseling or a related field and work in residential life or student affairs is strongly preferred for all RD positions. Successful candidates will have working knowledge of student learning and student development, supervisory experience, and experience working successfully with diverse college student populations. Contract and Salary Ten-month Positions: Full-time, live-in, ten-month regular Academic Professional appointment from July 16, 2004 through May 20, 2004. Starting salary is $22,500 for candidates with a Master’s degree, $21,500 for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree. Twelve-month Positions: Full-time, live-in twelve-month regular Academic Professional appointment beginning July 16, 2004. Starting salary is $27,000 for candidates with a Master’s degree. Additionally, Resident Directors are provided annual professional development and travel money. Involvement in professional organizations and conferences is highly valued and supported both financially and in time away from the office. Department Benefits A one-bedroom apartment located in the residence hall is provided (approximate annual value is $7,000.) Apartments include utilities, cable television, local phone service, internet connections, air conditioning, and furniture (if needed). One parking pass for lots in close proximity to their hall is also provided to Resident Directors (approximate annual value is $325.) A meal plan is provided when residence hall dining service is in operation (approximate annual value is $4000.) Domestic partners are allowed to share apartment facilities and meal plans. University Benefits Cumulative sick leave; group health, vision, dental and life insurance with options for dependents; full tuition and partial fee waiver for two units per semester (approximately 2 courses) with approval of supervisor; state retirement and other benefits for academic professionals. Twelve-month employees receive 24 vacation days and regular university holidays; ten-month employees receive vacation when the halls are closed for breaks (with the exception of staff training periods) and regular university holidays. Application Timeline Applications will be accepted until all RD positions are filled for the 2004 - 2005 academic year. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis beginning early in the spring 2004 semester and offers made as vacancies occur. We will also conduct interviews at Oshkosh Placement Exchange, the Southern Placement Exchange, NASPA, and ACPA national conferences. We hope to fill all positions by July 1, 2004. Candidates attending these exchanges/conferences are encouraged to note their candidate number on their cover letter. Applications A cover letter of application, resume, e-mail address (if available), and the names, addresses, email addresses (if available), and telephone numbers of three references (a current supervisor strongly preferred) should be sent to the following address. Academic credentials will be required at a later date. Patricia Wolfe Anton Assistant Director of Residential Life for Human Resources Search: Resident Director Department of Residential Life 1203 South Fourth Street, 300 Clark Hall Champaign, Illinois 61820 (217) 333-0770 Fax: (217) 333-6343 [email removed] We encourage all applicants to learn more about the Department, Housing, the University of Illinois and the Urbana-Champaign community by visiting our candidate website: www.housing.uiuc.edu/employment/reslife.htm Student Affairs/University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
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	Mail: Patricia Wolfe Anton, Assistant Director of Residential Life for Human Resources Department of Residential Life Student Affairs/University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Search: Resident Director 1203 South Fourth Street, 300 Clark Hall Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: (217) 333-0770 Fax: (217) 333-6343 Via Email: [email removed]

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