Assistant Director - Residence Life Division

Assistant Director - Residence Life Division

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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number S05346P

Position Title Assistant Director - Residence Life Division

Department Residence Life Division

Location Arlington

Job Family Student Services

Position Status Full-time

Work Hours Standard

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.

• Participates in a 24-hour emergency on-call rotation.

• Some nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Open to External and Internal

Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

Duration Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis Monthly

Benefits Eligible Yes

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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 ~~~ . 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.

Job Summary

Responsible for managing on-campus housing operations, including supervising staff, handling administrative tasks, collaborating with university departments, and supporting student initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision to full-time staff members.

• Recruits, selects, trains, and evaluates full-time department staff members.

• Completes administrative paperwork and reports including approvals of procurement cards, absence reports, and long distance phone logs.

• Prepares annual reports for their area of oversight.

• Oversees and manages budgets. Collaborates with Health Services, University Programs, Academic Affairs, and Counseling Services on departmental programming and student learning initiatives.

• Works closely with Facilities Management, Dining Services, Conference Services, Mav Express, and Housing to ensure positive student experience and satisfaction.

• Provides 24 hour on-call support to Apartment and Residence Life staff.

• Works closely with University Police and Environmental Health and Safety for staff training, response to incidents, and life safety response.

• Advises and provides oversight to departmental committees and initiatives such as Recruitment, Training, and Community Development and Learning.

• Serves on Division of Student Affairs and University-wide committees.

• Regularly collaborates with areas within the Division of Student Affairs.

• Provides regular updates to the Behavioral Intervention Team regarding students in their area.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in student personnel, higher education administration or equivalent experience with three (3) years, full-time post masters work in housing administration with increasing levels of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising full-time Residence Directors or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Other Requirements

Working Conditions

Special Conditions for Eligibility

CBC Requirement

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.

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 ~~~ or email ~~~ .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Until Filled

Minimum Number of References Required 3

Maximum Number of References Accepted 3

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 (*).

1. *What is the highest level of education attained?

2. GED

3. High School Diploma

4. Associate's Degree

5. Bachelor's Degree

6. Master's Degree

7. PhD or equivalent

8. *How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

9. None/less than 2 years

10. 3 to 4 years

11. 4 to 5 years

12. 6 or more years

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume or CV

2. Cover/Interest Letter

Optional Documents