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	Housing Services Residence Director
Department	670510 - HOU Residence Halls
Position Number	D92947
Representation	UU - Unclassified Unrepresented
Renewable	Renewable
End date, if applicable	06/30/2027
Position FTE	1.0
Tenure Status	N - not applicable

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.
Position Summary	The Residence Director of Housing Services position is responsible for: Coordinating all aspects of move-in and move-out processes Managing residence hall keys including lock change processes and key audits Developing processes and procedures to distribute more than 50,000 packages to residents a year Managing the Residential Services Desk (open daily 9am-midnight) Directly supervising and training 10-15 student staff members in their roles as Desk Assistants The Residence Director position is a live-in position. The ability to serve in an on-call rotation and be available on evenings and weekends is required.
Minimum Qualifications	- Bachelor’s degree. - Experience in a leadership role within Housing and Residence Life or Student Affairs. - Demonstrated experience leading a team of college students. - Ability to live in a residence hall (apartment provided). - Ability to work a flexible schedule (evenings and weekends) to meet residents’ needs and job expectations.
Preferred Qualifications	- Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel, Student Affairs, Higher Education, or related field. - Previous University Housing & Residence Life experience, preferred professional experience (full-time or graduate level). - Experience working in a college or university environment. - Experience in professional staff on-call duty rotation. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively work and interact respectfully within a diverse and inclusive environment.
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
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 $35,568 – $39,432, but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. An excellent benefits package includes 95% employer-paid health insurance premiums (employees and eligible dependents) and significantly reduced tuition rates for employees and eligible dependents at any of the Oregon Public Universities. After completing six full months employees are eligible to choose between our two employer-paid pension programs in addition to two voluntary retirement programs. Wellness options include access to the PSU Rec Center at a reduced rate and free wellness programs. For a comprehensive view of all PSU benefits, visit the PSU Total Compensation Calculator.

Search Details

Posting Close Date
Projected Close Date for Posting	Open Until Finalists Identified
Application screening begins	06/05/2024
Quick Link	https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/44969

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Professional References

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