Residence Hall Director

Residence Hall Director About Western Kentucky University:

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered,applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating itssurrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky withapproximately 16,293 students and nearly 2,612 faculty and staff employees. Western Kentucky University is committed to empoweringits campus community. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students,faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our ever-evolving communities. Located 65 miles northof Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35nationalities call our community home. Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspiredindividually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employeesand their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supportsbalancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount programfor employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu/about .

Job Description:

The residence hall system has a capacity of almost 5,200 students and iscomprised of 15 halls and 2 apartment buildings, offering a variety of living options: traditional, suite style living, community living,and a twelve-month extended living hall. Housing and Residence Life at WKU believes in the transformational experience that living on campuscan have on a student and its integral role in the overall collegiate experience. HRL prioritizes creating a residential environment that iscompatible with and supportive of the student's personal, social, and academic development. The goal of our professional staff members is tohelp students work towards success by developing connections with their peers, University resources, and the WKU campus community. The Residence Hall Director (RHD) is an innovative, full-time, live-on, professional staff member in a dynamic department committed tocreating and sustaining supportive learning environments and helping students to reach their curricular and co-curricular goals. Thisintegral member of the Housing and Residence Life team is responsible for the administrative and managerial functions of one or moreresidence halls and reports directly to an Area Coordinator. Primary Duties and Responsibilities The following duties arecustomary for this position but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted and assigned based on managementdiscretion and institutional needs. Responsible for all general administrative and managerial functions of a residence hall(s)housing approximately 200-400 residents Responsible for the recruitment, selection, training, and supervision of 15-30 student staffmembers Implement student success strategies and initiatives for student success Oversee management of a24-hour information and customer service desk(s) and its staff Facilitate programming and implement community development plan Advise, counsel, and seek to develop residents in alignment with the department's mission, vision, and goals to create andsustain a supportive living environment Serves in on-call rotation for half of campus, serving up to 2,500 students at a time Adjudicates educational disciplinary conferences for policy violations within the residence hall Creating aSupportive Learning Environment Establish rapport and develop mentoring relationships with residents to reduce barriersto success, including mental health concerns, degree or career pathway issues/decisions, and financial aid issues, making referrals whennecessary Implement academic initiatives that promote student success and increase retention as part of departmental anduniversity strategic plan Collaborate with academic and University partners to create and sustain residential communities thatfoster student learning, development, and academic success Plan and present residence hall and campus-wide educational and socialprograms Play an integral role in executing the first-year student transition program Administrative andManagerial Functions Execute administrative functions and manage daily operations of a residence hall(s) Planand facilitate on-going training and development for student staff Report, record, and follow-up on facility, maintenance, andsecurity issues within the hall Serve and actively contribute to the success of various departmental committees, task forces, andrecruitment efforts Utilize various software solutions to manage hall occupancy, student staff scheduling, mail and packagehandling, conduct intervention reporting, etc. Execute crisis response protocols to maintain continuity of resident safety,security and comfort Respond to crises and other facilities, safety, and security issues in hall area via a rotating on-callschedule Collaborate with housekeeping and facilities staff members to maintain a living environment conducive to learning Essential Skills Needed Must be able to create connections with residential students to guide them to success Must possess the ability to maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with supervisors and co-workers in keeping withthe values and mission of both the Department and the University Must possess above average oral, written, and computercommunication skills and practice ethical decision making Must demonstrate willingness to role model acceptance and advocacy ofdiverse student populations by promoting a living and working environment committed to valuing diversity and social justice Mustbe willing to serve as a role model for residential students, student staff members, and co-workers in work ethic, attitude, and approach towork Must demonstrate an understanding of supervision of student staff members Must be willing to work evenings andhigh-volume weekends, and assume additional responsibilities within the department as needed Must reside in a designatedprofessional staff apartment within the assigned residence hall for the duration of employment with Housing and Residence Life. This is a live-in position. Although the majority of the position will function as described, some aspects are subject to change due toevolving departmental needs

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree. At least one (1) year previous experience asa Hall Director, Resident Assistant, Community Advisor, or other housing/residence life related leadership role is required. Thisis a live-in position; the Residence Hall Director is required to reside in a designated professional staff apartment within the assignedresidence hall for the duration of their employment with Housing and Residence Life at WKU.

Additional Information:

Compensation and Benefits Full-time, 10-month exempt position. Partially furnished, pet friendlyapartment with internet service and utilities, (fair market value of approximately $15,000 a year). Apartment use is restricted to theemployee, employee's partner (as defined by guidelines), and employee's dependent children. Furnished office space. Reserved parking space near assigned hall with purchase of required parking permit. Professional development and extensivetraining opportunities within the Department, the Division of Enrollment and Student Experience, and the University at-large. Annual Salary of $37,140. Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, retirementplan, partial tuition waiver and University Bookstore discount. Kentucky state law requires all public institutions ofpostsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment. WesternKentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to allindividuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination orharassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirthor related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities,or employment practices. Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/orselection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questionsregarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator viaemail at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is alsoresponsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regardingTitle IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website. Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu .

Application Instructions:

The following items mustbe submitted through this electronic talent management system: Cover Letter Resume You will receiveemail confirmation that your submission has been received. The candidate review process will generally begin as materials are received.

Quicklink to apply:

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