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| University
of Connecticut |
| Residence
Hall Director |
| Application
Due: 5/1/2003 |
| Posted:
02/12/2003 |
| Location:
CT |
| Type: Full
Time |
 |
Our Mission:
The Department 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.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Hall Directors are directly responsible
for the hiring, training, supervision and development
of staff. They supervise Resident Assistants
and may also supervise Assistant Hall Directors
or Graduate Hall Directors in areas of approximately
400-700 residents. Other major areas of responsibility
include: student development, administrative
and managerial responsibilities, facilities
management and professional development. The
Hall Directors assess, contribute to and oversee
the implementation and enhancement of student
learning outside of the classroom through a
wide range of programmatic opportunities. The
Hall Directors report directly to and assist
the Complex Coordinators. The positions are
full-time, live-in, 12 and 10-month appointments.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
*Master's Degree; student personnel, higher
education and related programs.
*Two years combining residence hall, student
affairs or related work experience with the
college student population.
*Full-time post-BA residence hall staff experience
highly desirable.
*Supervising residence hall or other staff in
the settings noted above.
*Working with and addressing the needs of a
diverse community varied in its ethnic composition,
sexual orientation and abilities.
*Demonstrated commitment to student development
and educational programming; including, but
not limited to: advising student groups, providing
leadership training and on-going development.
*Enhancing students' academic achievement through
collaborative efforts, teaching classes or programmatic
development.
*Addressing individual student and community
behavioral matters.
*Ability to think critically.
*Ability to effectively plan and organize work.
*Experience working as a part of a multi-faceted
student oriented team including liaison work
with Dining Services, Operational and Facilities
Management, Public Safety, Student Health Services,
etc.
BENEFITS
The starting salary is: $30,444 for 12-month
and $25,268 for 10-month positions. Also included:
furnished apartment, and a meal plan during
the academic year (excluding recess periods).
Significant Others living with the Hall Director
receive a meal plan during the nine month academic
calendar (excluding recess periods). The Department
allows certain pets for live-in professional
staff with prior approval. Free local phone
service and expanded basic cable services are
provided. Staff offices have internet connections.
Other benefits include State health and retirement
package, tuition waiver and professional development
funding.
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
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
STAFF SELECTION, SUPERVISION AND DEVELOPMENT
*Recruit and select applicants for paraprofessional
staff positions.
*Assist with the selection of departmental professional
staff.
*Assist with, and participate in, pre-service
and in-service training. Develop and facilitate
in-service training for paraprofessional staff.
*Provide on-going individual and group supervision
for paraprofessional staff.
*Evaluate paraprofessional staff and make recommendations
regarding performance. Renew and terminate staff
contracts as appropriate.
*Consult with Complex Coordinator regarding
staff development.
*Select, train and supervise student employees.
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
*Assess, represent and advocate for student
needs.
*Initiate plans and facilitate on-going student
development in the halls.
*Advise and consult with residents regarding
individual educational concerns and initiate
appropriate referrals.
*Coordinate and supervise a program of educational
and social activities in the residence halls.
*Advise Residence Hall governments.
*Plan and implement training of student leaders
in conjunction with other professional staff
and the Department of Campus Activities.
*Respond to advising needs of Special Interest
Programs as directed by Complex Coordinator.
*Utilize the judicial process to educate students
of their responsibilities as community members.
*Serve as judicial hearings officer.
*Serve as an appellate judicial officer for
hearings held at the Assistant Hall Director
level.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
*Prepare correspondence and reports and maintain
appropriate hall records as required or requested.
*Assist residence hall administrative and support
offices through the exchange of information
about student needs, preferences and interests.
*Assume on-call responsibilities in complex
as required.
*Rotate weekend "duty" with the other Hall/Community
Directors.
*Administer various Residential Assignment procedures.
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
*Work with Complex Coordinator and Manager as
part of the Complex Management team.
*Meet regularly with building housekeeping,
maintenance, and dining services staff to foster
a team approach.
*Assist with monitoring vandalism and promoting
environmental wellness.
*Communicate with and educate residents about
vandalism and its impact on the community.
*Assist with efforts to examine and assure student
safety and security including fire safety and
emergency responses.
*Assess facilities and make recommendations
for change related to student academic environmental
needs.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
*Participate in workshops held by the Department
of Residential Life and by the Division of Student
Affairs.
*Participate in national and regional professional
organizations.
*Assist the Instructor of Record in instructing
the EPSY 230 (RA) class.
*Develop an individual personal/professional
development plan.
*Assume assigned summer responsibilities in
Residential Services and in other components
of Residential Life.
*Assist in departmental research projects.
*Serve on Committees and planning groups.
*Perform other tasks as assigned. |
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To |
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| Mail: |
Nancy J. A.
University of Connecticut
Residential Life
233 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4049
Wilbur Cross Building, Room 204
Storrs, CT 06269-4049 |
| Phone: |
(860)486-3430 |
| Fax: |
(860)486-6191 |
| TDD: |
NA |
| Online
App: |
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Email: |
[email removed]
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| It
is the policy of the University of Connecticut
to prohibit discrimination in education, employment,
and in the provision of services on the basis
of race, religion, sex, age, marital status,
national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation,
status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the
Vietnam Era, physical or mental disability,
or record of such impairments, or mental retardation.
University policy also prohibits discrimination
in employment on the basis of a criminal record
that is not related to the position being sought;
and supports all state and federal civil rights
statutes whether or not specifically cited within
this statement.
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