Associate Director, Residential Living, Mesa Court

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

Student Housing is a self-funded, large and complex campus department consisting of 6 housing communities and 3 support units, with more than 300 staff employees, 300-400 student employees and an annual operating budget of $120 million. Student Housing provides housing for approximately 9,000 undergraduates, graduate students and their families in over 250 buildings and approximately 3.3 million sq. ft.

Currently, Student Housing houses 51% of UCI's enrolled students (in conjunction with American Campus Communities, UCI's 3rd party housing partner) with a goal of housing 60% as part of the campus Long Range Development Plan (LRDP). Student Housing also provides maintenance and repair services to student residents.

The Associate Director of Residential Living supervises Student Life & Development Specialists and support staff, and administers the residential living experience component of the Undergraduate Student Housing program. Responsible for providing vision and leadership in the daily operation of all residential life programs such as community engagement through the programming model, residential life policy formulation and implementation, counseling/advisement systems, educational and social programming, marketing, and student staff selection, training and evaluation. Independently oversees day-to-day operations, and determines goals and performance expectations of subordinates. Makes recommends concerning improvements of program to manager. Provides support to residents in crisis. Responds to questions, suggestions, and complaints. Conducts welfare checks as necessary. Responds to after-hour situations as necessary.

Under the general direction of the Director of Residential Living, the Associate Director of Residential Living shares responsibility for residential living operations and participates in departmental planning, which includes developing shared priorities and advancing goals in support of student enrollment/retention, development, and inclusive excellence.

Required:

• Strong knowledge of University and departmental policies, processes, and procedures. Proven skill in interpreting, enforcing, and explaining University policies and regulations.
• Knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs. Skills in monitoring / assessing people, processes or services, to make improvements. Demonstrated managerial skill in planning, organizing, monitoring and controlling a residential living experience.
• Strong skills in active listening, critical thinking, negotiation, reasoning, organizing, written and verbal communication; multitasking and intercultural competence and uses these skills to develop original ideas to solve problems. Ability to compose reports, letters, instructions, and other documents with attention to clarity, tone, composition, and mechanics.
• Strong skills in project and program management, social perceptiveness to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, diplomacy and professionalism. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a broad variety of individuals in person, on the phone, and in writing.
• Advanced knowledge of Student Affairs / Student Housing specialization.
• Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of risk assessment principles along with the ability to evaluate risks and the likelihood of consequences. Demonstrated problem solving, decision making, and implementation skills.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate employees and influence attitudes and behaviors. Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise and lead. Ability to create, improve, and monitor work standards, procedures and systems that ensure effective service delivery.
• Experience and skill in selecting, training, supervising, and evaluating student and professional staff.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of constituencies including administrators, staff, students, and vendors. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in group/team settings
• Ability to work independently and to follow through on assignments with minimal supervision. Skill in taking initiative, setting priorities, and managing time to complete work in a timely manner.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently. Ability to respond with flexibility and efficiency to frequent changes in task focus, competing priorities, and multiple deadlines.
• Skill and experience in budget management, basic accounting methods, and developing budget projections.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must maintain CPR and First Aid Certification
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in residence life, programming, policy review, student conduct and student services.

Preferred:

• Master's degree preferred.

Special Conditions:

• Must pass background check and DMV clearance required
• Must be willing to work occasional overtime, nights and weekends.
• This person serves as a manager on-call to provide support and assistance after-hours.
• Must be willing to assist in the event of an emergency/ natural disaster

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $$71,600- $$80,908 (Annual).

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.