Posted in Other 21 days ago.
Location: Portland, Oregon
Proposed Start Date | 07/01/2024 |
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Classification Title | Advising and Student Services |
Rank | N - No Rank |
Working Title | Assistant Director for Residential Education |
Department | 670520 - RES Residence Life |
Position Number | D91927 |
Representation | UX - Unclassified Excluded |
Renewable | Renewable |
End date, if applicable | |
Position FTE | 1.0 |
Tenure Status | N - not applicable |
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept | Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our slogan of “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners. More than 21,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation. The mission of University Housing & Residence Life (UHRL) is to provide a unique living experience in Portland’s urban environment through actively engaged residential communities that promote student success : https://www.pdx.edu/housing/ |
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Position Summary | The position of Assistant Director for Residential Education has the primary responsibility for the building management and the programming model for Resident Assistants (RAs) and Learning Community Resident Assistants (LCRAs) within our residence halls. This position is tasked to develop and support the education and community environment in the residence halls through program development, coordination and supervision of 2-3 professional staff within the residence life program. This position provides leadership and coordination to Living Learning and Theme communities. This position is expected to foster healthy environments for learning and social interaction that promote and model teamwork and establishment of inclusive, supportive, collaborative, service-oriented, multicultural environments. The position participates in the leadership of the department including program and protocol development, professional staff training and evaluation, budget responsibilities and programmatic assessment. The Assistant Director is a member of the Residence Life Leadership Team. |
Minimum Qualifications | • Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Counseling or other related field. • Three or more years of professional experience working in a college or university housing and residence life department required. Specific experience in handling crisis response, conduct and mediation. • Skills in program development, organizing and planning. • Experience working with faculty. • Training or experience in leadership development, supervision, program planning and evaluation. • Strong problem-solving skills in the context of interpersonal and group relations, strong analytical skills, and strong oral communication skills. • Ability to work effectively on a team. • Scheduling flexibility to meet residents’ needs. • Must pass a criminal background check. |
Preferred Qualifications | • Experience in areas of staff supervision, housing leadership, learning communities, student success initiatives, leadership training, and the ability to work within a collaborative environment and with diverse populations.• Four or more years of professional experience working in a college or university housing and residence life department required. Specific experience in handling crisis response, conduct and mediation.• Experience supervising a full-time professional(s).• Theme and Living-Learning Community experience.• Experience working with effective practices addressing student success and retention.• Detail orientated and able to assess needs, plan, and implement new programs.• Coursework or experience with conflict management. Mediation skills, conduct process and communication/active listening.• Experience with StarRez softwar• Budget experience. |
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Environmental Stewardship | Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals. |
Work Days/Hours | 40 hours per week, schedule to be determined |
Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement | Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. The starting annual salary for this position will be between $59,556 and $68,952, but may be negotiated above this range, dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator |
Posting Close Date | |
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Projected Close Date for Posting | Open Until Finalists Identified |
Application screening begins | 05/10/2024 |
Quick Link | https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/44789 |
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