Residential Education Director
| Company | Washington State University |
|---|---|
| Location | Moscow, ID, USA |
| Salary | $4550.12 – $4550.12 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- 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. One (1) year of experience may be substituted by a Master’s degree in College Student Personnel/Higher Education Administration/Counseling Psychology or a related field.
- Must be willing and able to keep regular hours and work some evenings and weekends.
- Must be certified or be able to complete Red Cross First-Aid and CPR certification within 1 month of hire.
- Must be willing and able to live in the assigned residence hall and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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, with a background in supervising and advising student positions and groups.
- Experience in staff selection and hiring.
- Experience in the administrative functions of a residence hall, including budgeting, programming, and residential engagement tracking.
- Proficient in occupancy management through housing software and processes, with proven ability to effectively chair or contribute to committees and group initiatives.
- Experience in mediation and conflict resolution, working collaboratively with students and administrators in diverse situations, with a strong focus on student development and academic success.
- Skilled in supporting first-year student populations, as well as creating and assessing residential education initiatives, and fostering Living Learning Communities (LLCs).
- Experience in conduct adjudication and hearings regarding housing and residential life policy, including crisis response and serving on-call for a building or campus community.
- Proven ability to work with diverse student and staff populations, with a strong commitment to advocating for diversity and social justice, supported by experience in programming, presentations, research, and education on related issues.
- Skilled in coordinating, planning, implementing departmental training and collaborative programming with campus partners.