Job Description:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details
Position Details

Proposed Start Date	07/01/2024
Classification Title	Advising and Student Services
Rank	N - No Rank
Working Title	Assistant Director for Residence Life
Department	670520 - RES Residence Life
Position Number	D92526
Representation	UU - Unclassified Unrepresented
Renewable	Renewable
End date, if applicable
Position FTE	1
Tenure Status	F - Fixed Term

Position Summary

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/
Position Summary	The position of Assistant Director has the primary responsibility for the development, implementation, and assessment of student leadership and engagement initiatives within the residence life program. The Assistant Director will be responsible for providing leadership and promoting student leadership and engagement that will enhance the mission of the institution. The position includes: Oversee the administrative and programming responsibilities for student staff training and development, student staff selection, and evening and weekend programming. Lead the Residence Life professional staff hiring and onboarding processes. Oversee the advisement of the Residence Hall Association. Supervise the Residence Director overseeing departmental projects, and the Graduate On-Call Student role(s) Foster healthy environments for learning and social interaction that promote and model teamwork and establishment of inclusive, supportive, collaborative, service-oriented, multicultural environments. Participate 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. • Skills in program development, organizing and planning. • 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. • Experience supervising a full-time professional(s). • Experience working with effective practices addressing student success and retention. • Detail orientated and able to assess needs, plan, and implement new programs. • Budget experience.
Key Cultural Competencies	Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences. Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds. Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement. Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
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

Search Details

Posting Close Date
Projected Close Date for Posting	Open Until Finalists Identified
Application screening begins	05/10/2024
Quick Link	https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/44796

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1. * Please state the field in which you received your Master's degree.

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Professional References

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