Sr. Resident Director (4567U) 17089 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: April 16, 2021

Departmental Overview

The mission of the Department of Residential Life is to facilitate residential student transitions into the intellectual and social communities of the University of California, Berkeley, and to promote personal well-being and respect for the community needs of all residents. Our residential and apartment communities are built on five intentional learning goals including Academic Success, Community Engagement, Diversity & Global Conscientiousness, Identity Exploration, and Holistic Wellness.

Responsibilities

The Senior Resident Director resides within Residential Life and is charged with providing support to the academic mission of the University by contributing to students' out of classroom learning. The incumbent oversees a residential area of about 750 undergraduate students, supervises 16-26 live-in student staff, and is responsible for the execution of the residential student experience model. The SRD is involved in planning, developing, implementing, and assessing programs, activities, and processes for residential students. The SRD addresses sensitive and emergency situations within the residential community, including students of concern, conduct violations, mental health, and community impact. The SRD serves on the leadership team Administrator on Call rotation. The SRD maintains relationships with departmental, divisional, and campus partners.

SUPERVISION AND TRAINING:

• Supervise 14-22 live-in staff, train, and evaluate student paraprofessional/professional staff members: Senior Resident Assistant(s), Resident Assistants, Theme Program Resident Assistant.
• Participate in summer, August and January training of hall staff.
• Conduct student staff meetings on a weekly basis.
• Facilitate regular staff development sessions designed to provide additional training and team building for staff in the unit.
• Provide formal performance evaluations, feedback, and oversee performance management of student staff.
• Assist in a centralized student and professional staff selection process.
• Meet bi-weekly with each supervisee, such as Senior Resident Assistant, Resident Assistant, Theme Program Resident Assistant, to provide guidance and support.
• Facilitate seminar for new student hall staff focusing on community engagement and inclusion.

LEADERSHIP ADMINISTRATION

• Co-chair a departmental committee by providing structure, direction, and feedback to the group and further the priorities of the department. Report to the leadership team on progress.
• Oversee system-wide or department-wide initiatives. Work closely with the leadership team to develop strategy and implementation. Collaborate with Resident Directors on initiatives to gather feedback, input, and implementation strategy.
• Represent Residential Life on campus committees and working groups.
• Build and maintain positive professional relationships across the department.
• Manage Residential Student Experience Funds.
  

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

• Oversee the personal, social and academic development of residential students. This includes but is not limited to the following: assisting students with academic and social needs, attending unit programs and building meetings, and maintaining visibility.
• Create, advise, and implement a needs based residential programming model.
• Meet regularly with the residential unit management team to build community within the unit and discuss unit operations. The management team consists of Resident Life, Cal Dining, Custodial, Facilities and Maintenance management. The management team may also involve working with external partners through Public/Private Partnerships.
• Encourage a living/learning environment through academic integration activities, and work with Resident Faculty to promote academic support.
• Work with the residence hall staff to coordinate and facilitate orientation activities.

CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND STUDENT OF CONCERN:

• Enforce policies and procedures in the unit and support hall staff in the follow-up process. Facilitate conversations with students, staff, and parents in crisis situations. Ensure the timely and thorough completion of conduct processes and reports. Consult with the Associate Director of Conduct and Community Standards, Coordinator of Community Standards, or other professional staff members on conduct action as appropriate.
• Participate in the rotation of the “administrator on call” in order to provide immediate consultative support to staff managing crisis interventions and student mental health issues. May be asked to step into Resident Director on Duty.
• Respond to student behavior that is inappropriate, in violation of campus policies and procedures, and/or negatively impacts other residents.
• Provide referral counseling to students and consult with the residential psychologist as needed.
• Act as a mediator in conflict situations when needed (i.e. roommate conflicts, staff conflicts, apartment conflicts, noise disruptions, etc.)
• Follow-up with students of concern and provide support to hall staff on supporting impact to the community.
• Document with behavioral contacts as needed in consultation with immediate supervisor. Respond directly to crisis situations.
• Assist in the direction of paraprofessional staff and ensure reporting of information in a timely and appropriate fashion.
• Work closely with Residential Life staff, RSSP staff, Dean of Students staff, Student Affairs Safety Officer, UCPD, the Berkeley Fire Department, and the University Fire Marshal to develop, implement and evaluate response to fire, bomb threats, earthquake, and other significant safety issues.
• Functions as a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act and under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Act (CANRA) to report observed/suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults and elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of student development theory
• Knowledge of higher education processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques and knowledge of higher education and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.
• Supervisory skills such as hiring, training, and providing feedback to student staff.
• Demonstrated experience in judgment and decision-making, problem-solving and organizational skills in a student life environment.
• Skills in active listening, critical thinking, negotiation, problem solving, reasoning, organizing, written and verbal communication, and multitasking.
• Knowledge of risk assessment principles and the ability to evaluate risks and likely consequences.
• Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence, knowledge and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and student populations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of common higher education specific computer application programs.
• Understanding of standard higher education rules and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization.
• Comfortable engaging in high-level decision-making and navigating ambiguity
• Master's degree in student affairs, higher education, counseling, ethnic studies, social work, or related field.
• At least 2 years of full-time, professional Residence Life experience.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Public-Private Partnerships
• Experience chairing committees
• Experience working with large residential communities, and autonomous style-work environments
  

Salary & Benefits

Salary for this position is $4,375.00/month. In addition, your compensation package will include an on-campus apartment and a meal plan. Changes in appointee's salary shall be by contract revision. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

Diversity Statement

Please include, as part of your application a brief (1-2 paragraph) statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in your professional experience.

Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our UC Berkeley Principles of Community, which states that “every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring, and humane environment in which these values can thrive.”



Other Information

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), 2 year contract appointment.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California 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, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct



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