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| University
of Connecticut |
| Assistant
Hall Director/Graduate Hall Director |
| Application
Due: 4/30/2003 |
| Posted:
02/12/2003 |
| Location:
CT |
| Type: Part-Time/Adjunct
|
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Hall Director works closely as
part of the staff team in one of the designated
Hall Director areas. The Assistant Hall Director
reports directly to the Hall Director and assists
with various administrative and supervisory
responsibilities. The Assistant Hall Director
plays an active role in student learning outside
of the classroom through specific, planned programs
and on-going individual and group interaction.
All position responsibilities are performed
in conjunction and consultation with the direct
supervisor.
OR:
The Graduate Hall Director is responsible for
the hiring, training, supervision and development
of staff. They supervise Community Assistants
in areas of approximately 250-350 residents.
Other major areas of responsibility include:
individual student and community development,
administrative and managerial responsibilities,
facilities management and professional development.
The Graduate Hall Director plays an active role
in student learning outside of the classroom
through specific, planned programs and on-going
individual and group interaction. S/he reports
to either a Hall Director or Complex Coordinator.
All position responsibilities are performed
in conjunction and consultation with the direct
supervisor.
ACADEMIC AND EXPERIENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate's application materials will be
screened and evaluated based on the criteria
noted below. This list is not intended to be
hierarchical. Candidates selected for an interview
will possess a combination of characteristics
which will enhance our overall program.
A. Application to or enrollment in a fulltime,
degree-granting graduate program housed on the
Storrs Campus. If screened eligible, a candidate
must have a completed application with the Graduate
School at the time of interview invitation.
Candidates already enrolled in a graduate program
must be in good standing with the graduate program;
defined as 3.0 or B work or better. For the
current graduate student, more than one (1)
outstanding Incomplete may affect the candidate's
eligibility.
B. The following demonstrated experience is
highly desirable: working with and knowledge
of the resident college student population,
working with and knowledge of working with groups
and group leadership, working with and knowledge
of diverse populations, prior residence hall
staff experience, the ability and desire to
work with a variety of students and a commitment
to enhance their growth and development.
C. An applicant must be available for employment
for both semesters of the academic year (or
full contract period noted in the appointment
letter.)
D. Desirable graduate programs include: Educational
Leadership, Adult and Higher Education, Counseling
Psychology, HDFS, Communication Sciences, Master
of Public Administration, Master of Business
Administration or other related programs.
E. Involvement in judicial matters may affect
a candidate's eligibility.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
A. The Assistant Hall Director must remain enrolled
in a full-time, degree-granting program on the
Storrs Campus during the time of her/his employment.
Her/his course credit load may not exceed nine
(9) credits per semester without prior approval
from the Coordinator for Residence Education
Human Resources in conjunction with the supervisor.
B. The Assistant Hall Director must remain in
good academic standing with the Graduate School
throughout the term of employment.
C. The Assistant Hall Director may request to
be granted a new contract for one year after
the initial contract period. Contract renewal
for that year will be based on job performance,
departmental needs, progress in the degree program
and the continued availability of funds. The
maximum number of contracts for this position
is two if the conditions above are met.
D. The Assistant Hall Director must be available
for the stipulated contract period as outlined
in her/his appointment letter. These dates include
the August and January pre-service training
periods, opening and closing of the residence
halls and applicable on-duty periods.
E. The Assistant Hall Director must be available
for 20 hours Sunday through Saturday. It is
understood that depending on the nature of the
Graduate Assistant's responsibilities, the 20
hours may be split among days, evenings and
weekends. Other evening and weekend duties may
also be required.
F. Additional assistantships, internships or
practicum requests must be approved by the Complex
Coordinator prior to accepting the assistantship,
internship or practicum.
G. Nonacademic, outside employment is not permitted.
Other employment that is required for one's
academic course of study is permitted only with
prior supervisory approval.
H. Additional assistantships, internships or
practicum requests must be approved by the Complex
Coordinator prior to accepting the assistantship,
internship or practicum.
I. Nonacademic, outside employment is not permitted.
Other employment that is required for one's
academic course of study is permitted only with
prior supervisory approval.
COMPENSATION:
A. This position is a 9-month graduate assistantship.
The actual stipend amount is based on the degree
level.
B. A tuition waver
C. An apartment is provided; living spaces vary
in size and configuration.
D. A meal plan (not including vacation periods
when classes are not in session) is also provided.
The provision of the meal plan will facilitate
the interaction with students and staff. To
that end, staff are expected to eat two - three
meals a week with respective residents in the
dining halls (except Mansfield Apartments).
A significant other who resides with the Assistant
Hall Director will receive dinners Monday-Friday
during the same time period as the Assistant
Hall Director.
E. Free local telephone service, expanded basic
cable television and internet connection in
both the office and apartment are included.
Currently, if the Assistant Hall Director's
area of responsibility is in either Mansfield
or Northwood Apartments, the internet service
is not included. The Department provides the
staff member with local telephone service so
that the staff member is readily accessible
to students and other members of the University
Community. The staff member's University-provided
telephone number will be published in the Residence
Hall Staff directory and will be available through
the University switchboard. The staff member
cannot request to have her/his phone number
"blocked".
F. A choice of student parking options G. A
choice of full State of Connecticut health insurance
coverage
APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit cover letter, resume and list of three
(3) references including names, addresses, and
telephone numbers. At least one reference must
be from a most current, direct, residence life
or student affairs supervisor. Please indicate
relationship of each reference to candidate.
We encourage the electronic submission of materials
as email attachments to the address noted below
or by fax to the number noted below. An official
transcript will be required if an invitation
for an on-campus interview is extended. Applications
will be accepted until positions are filled.
Phone interviews may be arranged for candidates
prior to campus invitation. Visit our website
at: www.reslife.uconn.edu
Nancy J. Abohatab, Coordinator for Residence
Hall Personnel, HEJDC
Department of Residential Life
233 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4049
Storrs, Connecticut 06269-4049
Email: [email removed]
Phone: (860) 486-3430 Fax: (860) 486-6191
On-Campus Open House for all interested candidates
on Friday, February 28, 2003. For more information,
please visit our website. |
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University of Connecticut
Residential Life
233 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4049
Wilbur Cross Building
Storrs, CT 06269-4049 |
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of Residential Life plays a vital role in the
success of the University of Connecticut and
its students by providing quality facilities,
personnel, services, and programs that contribute
to the mission of the University. Within the
residential learning environment individuals
are challenged and supported to develop into
productive community members who are prepared
to enrich society.
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