The Resident Director (RD) is a full-time, 12-month, live-in position with on-call responsibilities. Under the general supervision of an Assistant Director, the RD utilizes a curricular approach and equity mindset as cornerstones of their daily work – each is a framework by which daily work is achieved. Primary responsibilities include: 

- Implementation of a curricular approach in the development and education of a residential community ranging from 600-1,800 residents. 

- The direct supervision, training, and evaluation of 1-2 full-time professional staff (Assistant Resident Directors), and up to 30 paraprofessional student staff. 

- Management of a student conduct and students of concern case load consisting of students living within their community. 

- After-hours crisis response and scheduled on-call responsibilities for a neighborhood of 5,000-6,000 residents and a campus community of 10,000-11,000 residents. 

- Developing effective working relationships with the 60+ colleagues that make up our R&CL staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Track record of infusing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles into daily work.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues throughout a large, multifunctional department.
• Commitment to creating communities where residents feel a deep sense of belonging.
• Knowledge of and/or experience working within a residential curriculum campus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred.
• 2+ years post MA degree experience. Preferred
• 1-3 years Experience in counseling and student advising. Preferred
• 1-3 years Experience effectively managing the day-to-day operations of a student housing community. Preferred
• 1-3 years Previous student staff supervision. Preferred

Special Conditions of Employment:

• The Resident Director (RD) is a full-time, 12-month, live-in position with on-call responsibilities. Possibility of contract renewal for a maximum of three additional terms. This position may require night and weekend hours as needed. Position also includes a furnished apartment.
• UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act
• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment
• Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.

About University of California Santa Barbara

Residential & Community Living promotes a self-regulated environment for residents of the residence halls and apartments at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Their services foster the residents’ ability to live together respectfully and responsibly in a learning community and promote the academic success of all residents. The residential education program provides a quality living experience as well as opportunities to interact with other residents, faculty and staff.

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