Assistant Director for Residential Education
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Date: 18 hours ago
City: Arlington, TX
Contract type: Full time
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number S06320P Position Title Assistant Director for Residential Education Department Residence Life Division Location Arlington Job Family Student Services Position Status Full-time Work Hours Standard Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM,
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
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Benefits
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Job Summary
The Assistant Director for Residential Education will provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for residential communities and resident student engagement efforts within Housing and Residence Life (HRL), as well as supports staff development initiatives. This responsibility includes managing themed learning communities, coordinating curriculum-based education, and supervising professional and paraprofessional staff. The role collaborates closely with faculty and campus partners to support student success and deliver a holistic, developmental experience aligned with the institution’s mission, vision, and values as they apply to residential settings for students.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected].
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Posting Number S06320P Position Title Assistant Director for Residential Education Department Residence Life Division Location Arlington Job Family Student Services Position Status Full-time Work Hours Standard Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM,
- with occasional evening and weekend duties
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
Benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
Job Summary
The Assistant Director for Residential Education will provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for residential communities and resident student engagement efforts within Housing and Residence Life (HRL), as well as supports staff development initiatives. This responsibility includes managing themed learning communities, coordinating curriculum-based education, and supervising professional and paraprofessional staff. The role collaborates closely with faculty and campus partners to support student success and deliver a holistic, developmental experience aligned with the institution’s mission, vision, and values as they apply to residential settings for students.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Leads student engagement initiatives within HRL which enhance student learning, foster academic success, and promote community-building.
- Collaborate with campus departments, academic units, and student support services to deliver integrated residential programs, including Residential Learning Communities (RLCs).
- Coordinate involvement of campus partners in residential co-curricular programming and engagement strategies. Plan, implement, and assess co-curricular engagement programs, including the first-year residential experience.
- Supervises professional and paraprofessional staff including Resident Assistants, Residential Peer Mentors, Residence and and Community Directors, particularly those connected to RLCs.
- Support the recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation of professional, graduate, and student staff. Support and promote staff development programs.
- Delivers administrative oversight and guidance for engagement initiatives in the residential communities. Assists other Assistant Directors in financial management of programmatic efforts.
- Serves in a leadership capacity requiring sound decision-making, policy interpretation, and responsiveness to student and departmental needs.
- Engages in student conduct processes and support the development of a positive residential environment.
- Provides 24 hour on-call support to HRL staff. Works closely with University Police and Environmental Health and Safety for staff training, response to incidents, and life safety response.
- Represents HRL on departmental, divisional, and university committees and work groups. Regularly collaborates with areas within the Division of Student Affairs.
- Assists in the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives.
- Communicates effectively with students, staff, faculty, and stakeholders, managing sensitive situations with professionalism.
- Participates in team-based projects and carry out additional duties as assigned by department leadership.
- Master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration, Higher Education, Counseling, or a related field.
- At least five (5) years of full-time, post-master’s professional experience in housing and residence life, student affairs, or a closely related area.
- Demonstrated experience in the direct management of residential communities.
- Experience supervising graduate and/or professional staff.
- Proven ability to support and engage students throughout their university experience.
- Experience facilitating or leading first-year residential initiatives or transition programs.
- Demonstrated involvement in student success initiatives targeted to various student populations who live in campus residential settings.
- Experience designing, managing, or assessing administrative systems or processes.
- Experience developing and delivering training content, manuals, and presentations for staff development.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite, or similar productivity tools.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders across academic and student support units.
- Required to participate in University provided meal plan.
- Participate in an emergency on-call rotation, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Work on some nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.
- Exposure to standard office conditions.
- Use of cleaning chemicals.
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
- Use of manual dexterity.
- Climbing of stairs (some halls and apartments do not have elevators)
- Lifting and moving objects (boxes, mail, etc. up to 30 lbs.)
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected].
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is the highest form of education you have attained? (Please specify in your resume)
- High School Diploma
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- * How many years of experience do you have working in higher education?
- None/less than 1 year
- 2 to 3 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 6 years or more
Required Documents
- Resume or CV
- Cover/Interest Letter
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