Employment

Executive Director of Residence Life

Office of Residence Life

Hayes Hill Title/Level:  Director, University Housing/Level 8

POSITION SUMMARY:  The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Senior Housing Officer for the Office of Residence Life.  The position plans and directs the administrative operation, financial affairs, technological and programmatic aspects of Residence Life.  Supervises Central office management team and their subordinate staff. 

Position: 12 month fixed term academic position

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  MA, MS, MBA, or Ph.D. in Student Personnel, Counseling, Higher Education Administration or related field; Seven to ten years experience minimum in Residence Life or Student Affairs at a Central Staff level.  Budget and facilities management experience required.  Supervisory skills, ability to effectively interact with others, and well developed written and oral skills are essential.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop and update a comprehensive department budget including rationale for all expense and income items, and make recommendations on room rates.
2. Develop, interpret and revise departmental policies and procedures, track internal and external trends in the Residence Life program and prepare projections on future residence life needs.
3. Develop an effective communication system for student, faculty and staff input into the Residence Life program.
4. Develop and implement an annual assessment program, including, but not limited to, selected residential student support services and programs.
5. Oversee an annual residential marketing program, including the coordination of preparation and distribution of literature and public relations materials for Residence Life.
6. Oversee the planning and implementation of residence hall programs promoting personal student development, positive sense of community and a Responsible Living Environment conducive to academic pursuits.
7. Oversee services and staffing to assist students with emotional health or social concerns and ensure that a student oriented crisis intervention program is in place.
8. Coordinate efforts to provide programs and services that integrate Residence Life into the campus academic mission.   
9. Oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive program for recruitment, training, supervision and evaluation of all residence hall staff, including classified, unclassified and student personnel.
10. Administer the Residence Life application, contracting, and assignment processes and the Board of Regents' Housing Policy.  Develop, disseminate, interpret, and enforce residential regulations and the official conditions for residency in the University Housing Contract.
11. Oversee technological services for student residents and Residence Life staff.
12. Oversee the planning, budgeting, and implementation of a comprehensive program of facilities management, integrating the Residence Life program into the campus planning process.
13. Develop and maintain liaison relationships with appropriate academic, financial, administrative, and student service units.
14. Participate in the overall administration of the Student Affairs Division and university by attending staff meetings, serving on committees, representing the division and university as requested and cooperatively assisting colleagues.

This description attempts to indicate the kinds and levels of responsibilities given this title and shall not be construed as defining all specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position.  It is not intended to limit or modify the right of supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of their employees.  Statements of employee duties are not intended to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of responsibility.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:  General supervision is received from the Assistant Chancellor for Student Affairs.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:  Functional and/or administrative supervision is exercised over the Residence Life Central Staff and Program Assistant, as well as all employees under their supervision.

Preferred starting date:  March  2010, however the start date is negotiable.

Salary:  Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applications and nominations:  A complete application will include a letter of interest, resume, and the names, relationships, addresses and telephone numbers of five professional references.  Official transcripts would be required of all finalists.

A criminal background check is required for employment of this position.

Electronic applications are strongly encouraged.  Applications are to be sent to tumbaret@uww.edu Mailed applications should be sent to:
Terry Tumbarello
Assistant Director of Residence Life
Chair of Executive Director of Residence Life Search
Suite 200 Goodhue Hall
800 W. Main Street
Whitewater, WI  53190.

Questions about the search should be directed to Terry Tumbarello, Assistant Director of Residence Life/Chair of Executive Director of Residence Life Search tumbaret@uww.edu or 262-472-5275.
Completed applications received by December 4, 2009 are ensured review.  This position is considered open until otherwise noted.

University overview:  Founded in 1869, UW-Whitewater is a premier regional public university with an enrollment of 10,500 students in 45 undergraduate majors and 13 master’s degree programs.  It offers high-quality career-oriented programs integrated with a model general education curriculum.  UW-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System.  Located in a community near the scenic Kettle Moraine Forest in southeastern Wisconsin, Whitewater is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago.  For further information regarding the University and Community, please see our website at www.uww.edu.

Whitewater is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.  Names of applicants may be disclosed unless requested otherwise.  Name of finalists will be released.