Resident Director

Position Summary :

The Resident Director is a full-time, live-in professional who leads all aspects of a residence hall complex housing.

Job Description :

Position : Western Colorado University invites applications for thefull-time position ofResident Director. The position reports to Residence Life's Associate Director of Community Development & Standards and works closely with Residence Life's Associate Director of Community Wellness and is a full-time, live-in professional responsible for the oversight of a residence hall complex and the students who reside in that building.

Responsibilities : The Resident Director is responsible for all aspects of a residence hall complex housing of approximately 100 to 350 residents. This position is responsible for community development, student staff supervision, implementations of divisional curriculum, advising community council, policy enforcement, coordinating custodial and maintenance, summer conference duties, furniture inventory, on-call duty rotation, and serves on the University conduct team.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience advising, developing, mentoring, and motivating a diverse student staff team
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to work efficiently both independently and within a team
• Must be able to work some evenings and weekends
• Significant student leadership experience in a college / university setting

Preferred Qualifications :

Compensation : $43,888 annually. The position is FLSA exempt. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.

Application Procedure : Apply online at www.Western.edu / jobs Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressed to search committee chair, Enrique Rosario; resume; and contact information for three references (references will not be contacted without notice).

Please direct questions to Enrique Rosario at 970.943.2181 or enrique.rosario@western.edu.

Application deadline : January 31, 2025 (11 : 59 p.m.)

Note : When submitting the initial employment application / materials for this position, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an education institution or program. If a degree is required for employment, official transcripts (unopened or delivered directly to HR) are required upon hire; copies / scans submitted during application will not serve the purpose of official transcripts upon hire.

Additional Information on Western and Gunnison / Crested Butte

Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 graduate and undergraduate students, the majority of which reside on the campus and in the community. With average class sizes of 17 students, faculty and staff share a strong commitment to inclusivity and personalized, immersive education. They are student-oriented, collegial, enthusiastic, and engaged in the campus and community. Western is committed to continual growth in regard to diversity, equity, and inclusivity and promotes participation in DEI initiatives from students, faculty, staff, and the community. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEI Committee charge.

The University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver and the gateway to Crested Butte, a world class ski community. K-12 students are served by the award-winning Gunnison Watershed School District. Both communities value the arts, quality of life, community-based wrap around services for children and adults, and continued personal growth and learning opportunities. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreational and cultural opportunities including summer arts and music festivals, mountain biking, skiing, kayak / rafting, rock climbing, hiking and camping... all within minutes of the campus.

Visit http : / / www.western.edu to learn more about the university.

Western Colorado University believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (for state classified positions, with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEII Committee charge.

ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS :

Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and / or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at HR@western.edu or (970) 943-3140.

WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY / VETERANS

Salary : $43,888