Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.
Student Housing is a self-funded, large and complex campus department consisting of 6 housing communities and 3 support units, with more than 280 staff employees, 300-400 student employees and an annual operating budget of $120 million. Student Housing provides housing for approximately 9,000 undergraduates, graduate students and their families in over 280 buildings and approximately 3.3 million sq. ft.
Currently, Student Housing houses 45% of UCI's enrolled students (in conjunction with American Campus Communities, UCI's 3rd party housing partner) with a goal of housing 60%
as part of the campus Long Range Development Plan (LRDP). Student Housing also provides maintenance and repair services to student residents.
The Associate Director of Residential Living supervises Student Life & Development Specialists and support staff, and administers the residential living experience component of the Undergraduate Student Housing program. Responsible for providing vision and leadership in the daily operation of all residential life programs such as community engagement through the programming model, residential life policy formulation and implementation, counseling/advisement systems, educational and social programming, marketing, and student staff selection, training and evaluation. Independently oversees day-to-day operations, and determines goals and performance expectations of subordinates. Makes recommends concerning improvements of program to manager. Provides support to residents in crisis. Responds to questions, suggestions, and complaints. Conducts welfare checks as necessary. Responds to after-hour situations as necessary.
Under the general direction of the Director of Residential Living, the Associate Director of Residential Living shares responsibility for residential living operations and participates in departmental planning, which includes developing shared priorities and advancing goals in support of student enrollment/retention, development, and inclusive excellence.
Your Role on the Team
Strong knowledge of University and departmental policies, processes, and procedures. Proven skill in interpreting, enforcing, and explaining University policies and regulations. Required
Knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs. Skills in monitoring / assessing people, processes or services, to make improvements. Demonstrated managerial skill in planning, organizing, monitoring and controlling a residential living experience. Required
Strong skills in active listening, critical thinking, negotiation, reasoning, organizing, written and verbal communication; multitasking and intercultural competence and uses these skills to develop original ideas to solve problems. Ability to compose reports, letters, instructions, and other documents with attention to clarity, tone, composition, and mechanics. Required
Strong skills in project and program management, social perceptiveness to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, diplomacy and professionalism. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a broad variety of individuals in person, on the phone, and in writing. Required
Advanced knowledge of Student Affairs / Student Housing specialization. Required
Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Required
Advanced knowledge of risk assessment principles along with the ability to evaluate risks and the likelihood of consequences. Demonstrated problem solving, decision making, and implementation skills. Required
Strong leadership skills to motivate employees and influence attitudes and behaviors. Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise and lead. Ability to create, improve, and monitor work standards, procedures and systems that ensure effective service delivery. Required
Experience and skill in selecting, training, supervising, and evaluating student and professional staff. Required
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of constituencies including administrators, staff, students, and vendors. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in group/team settings. Required
Ability to work independently and to follow through on assignments with minimal supervision. Skill in taking initiative, setting priorities, and managing time to complete work in a timely manner. Required
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently. Ability to respond with flexibility and efficiency to frequent changes in task focus, competing priorities, and multiple deadlines. Required
Skill and experience in budget management, basic accounting methods, and developing budget projections. Required
Total Compensation
What It Takes to be Successful
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $69,500.- $83,000. (Annual).
Required
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Valid Driver’s License
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in residence life, programming, policy review, student conduct and student services.
Preferred
Master's degree
Special Conditions
Must pass background check and DMV clearance required.
Must be willing to assist in the event of an emergency/ natural disaster.
Must be willing to work occasional overtime, nights and weekends.
This person serves as a manager on-call to provide support and assistant after-hours.
Conditions Of Employment
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
Background Check and Live Scan
Legal Right to work in the United States
Vaccination Policies
Smoking and Tobacco Policy
Drug Free Environment
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
E-Verify
Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
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