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Position Information

Posting Details

Official Job Title RESIDENCE LIFE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Working Title: Associate Director of Residential Education

Position Number 02362931

Division Student Affairs

Department B030200 UNIVERSITY HOUSING

Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff

Appointment Type Fixed Renewable

Pay Basis Annual

Salary Grade 24

FLSA Status Exempt

Percent 100

Posting Type Staff

UWM Description

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ( UWM ) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has branch campuses in Waukesha and Washington County.

UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about-dei/

School/College/Division Description

As Wisconsin’s only public urban research university, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has established an international reputation for excellence in research, community engagement, teaching and entrepreneurism. Designated an R1 research institution, UWM educates more than 23,000 students and is an engine for innovation in southeastern Wisconsin.

Join the UWM family and the Milwaukee community and grow professionally and personally in your career and life. We make learning accessible at every age, stage of life and location. At UWM , we all share the motivation to learn and to excel. We value unique perspectives and possess the talent and desire to nurture ideas that make a global impact. The comforts and connections of a major metropolitan city meet the resources and expertise of a world-class research institution at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of University Housing, the Associate Director of Residence Life (Business Title: Associate Director of Residential Education) is a twelve (12) month, live-out professional position. The Associate Director of Residential Education directly supervises 3-4 Paraprofessional staff (Resident Educational Assistants) and serves as the advisor to up to 6 Student Housing Administrative Council executive board members. In addition, provides leadership to the Living Learning Communities ( LLC ) program, academic/retention initiatives, and social justice education within Residence Life and serves as the primary advisor to student housing governance group(s), coordinates unit-level leadership development programs, intentional scheduling, and implementation of the EBI Survey (Skyfactor), and all other necessary assessments for University Housing.

The Associate Director of Residential Education is responsible for partnering with the Associate Director of Residence Life on disseminating health & safety policies, procedures, and compliance in coordination with UWM Police Department, Milwaukee Fire Department, and University Housing facilities. The Associate Director of Residential Education works in collaboration to support departmental initiatives with both the facilities and business operation units, participates in the administrative on-call duty rotation, and serves on the University Housing Leadership Team.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for this position must have or provide evidence of the following:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Student Development, Student Personnel, or a related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Minimum of 4 years of post-Master’s Degree experience in a higher education residential community

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in facilitating Living Learning Communities, providing student advising, assisting with room assignments, and spearheading academic initiatives

• Effective interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally both orally and in writing. Ability to present information clearly and professionally one-on-one and in groups; ability to serve as a public face for the department within the University and to external audiences

• Ability to prepare and present special projects with little or no supervision/oversight. Ability to meet deadlines and to take large complex projects and divide them into smaller achievable tasks organized into a plan. Strong, detail-oriented project management skills

• Ability to make valid and reliable evaluation of information. Demonstrating attention to detail

  Preferred Qualifications

Highly qualified applicants for this position will also provide evidence of the following:

• Independent and innovative self-starter who can display an ability to learn rapidly and adapt quickly to changing situations

• Minimum of 2 years experience working with academic/retention initiatives

• Minimum of 2 years experience advising residence hall community councils/associations

• Minimum of 2 years experience with residence hall assessment programs (i.e. EBI , Benchmark, ACUHO -I)

• Minimum of 2 years experience working with a Living Learning Communities ( LLC ) program

  Target Salary Range $75,000 / year

  Benefits and Total Rewards

As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits/leave/) including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits-to-benefit-you-and-your-life/)

Application Instructions

When referencing employment history, please address your experience with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed above. Please also include email and phone numbers for three professional references (including your most current supervisor).

You must provide this information by uploading a resume, cover letter, and reference list. Candidates chosen for an interview will be required to submit official college transcripts.

Application Deadline 06/02/2024

Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No

If Continuous, Initial Review Date

Position Contact Name Jackie Wittkowske

Contact Phone 414-251-8839

Contact Email jawittko@uwm.edu

Application Notes

For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices

AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Job Categories University Housing, Dean/Director/Executive, Management/Supervisory, Student Services

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• References

  Optional Documents