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Washington State University · 23 hours ago

Residential Education Director

Pullman, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$4,613.82/mo - $4,613.82/mo

2+ years exp

Washington State University is seeking a Residential Education Director to oversee the management of a residence hall community. The role involves supervising staff, managing programs, adjudicating policy violations, and providing personal counseling and community development.

Construction

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supervision of paraprofessional staff

Administration of special programs (academic initiatives, theme and living learning community hall programming, Honors programs, etc.)

Adjudicating housing policy/contract violations

Personal counseling

Programming

Budget development and management

Community development

Hall government advising

Crisis management and conflict resolution

Committee work

Collateral assignments within the Student Affairs

Emergency on-call responsibilities

Qualification

Residence hall leadershipCrisis managementConflict resolutionBudget managementSupervisionStudent developmentMediationAdvocacy for studentsFirst-AidCPR certificationCommunication skillsTeamworkOrganizational skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree and two (2) academic years of relevant residence hall leadership, paraprofessional or group living experience and demonstrated experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. A Master's degree in College Student Personnel/Higher Education Administration/Counseling Psychology or a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of experience

Must be willing and able to keep regular hours and work some evenings and weekends

Must be willing and able to live in the assigned residence hall and respond to after hours emergencies as needed. Due the requirement to live on campus, this position is exempt from the Washington Minimum Wage Act in accordance with Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 49.46.010(3)(j)

Must be certified or be able to complete Red Cross First-Aid and CPR certification within 1 month of hire

Preferred

A Master's degree completed or in progress in College Student Personnel/Higher Education Administration/Counseling Psychology or a related field

Professional or graduate assistantship experience in Housing & Residence Life or Student Affairs

Demonstrated ability in supervision and leading a team

Demonstrated ability to work with students and administrators in a broad range of situations for the interest and welfare of students

Demonstrated communication skills in working with a team and colleagues across campus

Experience in mediation and conflict resolution, and working collaboratively with students and administrators in diverse situations

Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills, specifically in the operation of a living facility, including working with deadlines, budgets, and occupancy

Demonstrated ability to work with students and staff from different backgrounds, with a strong commitment to advocating for access and opportunity for students

Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of student development and academic success

Demonstrated ability to respond in crisis situations and serving on-call for a building or campus community