Assistant Resident Director (part-time)
There are full-time live on as well as part time live on and live off Assistant Resident Director (ARD) options depending on facility type and staffing model. The Assistant Resident Director is responsible for the general administration of programming and/or student government advising in a co-educational residential community housing between 400-1200 students.
Main Responsibilities
Advising/Assistance with Supervision
Assist with the selection, training evaluating, and directing the work and activities of Program Assistants (PAs) and or Resident Assistants (RAs), coordinate with Resident Director regarding staff meetings and consult staff on activities as well as on individual problems. Advise PAs and RAs in matters pertaining to social, cultural, recreational and academic assistance program development and implementation. Oversee and monitor individual, group, and staff-initiated activities and events. Meet regularly with PAs, RAs, and student government officers. Participate in the selection process for the hiring of all student staff and student government positions.
Advise RAs and/or PAs, Student Leaders, and groups of students in matters pertaining to personal growth, leadership development, community development and academic assistance programs and activities. Provide information and general guidance in areas of group dynamics and teamwork. Programming Administration: Interpret University, Campus, and Residence Hall policies, procedures and guidelines related to student activities and events. Provide program and activity concept approval. Refer or provide referral information and facilitate contact for students to other University and non-University associated agencies.
Administration
Maintain office hours Monday through Friday for both administrative and supervisory responsibilities. May be required to attend and participate in staff, Program Staff, Area and Student Association meetings and other meetings as designated by the Resident Director. Establish, and maintain records and files concerning hall/facilities programs and activities and oversee all programming implementation, coordination and follow up.
On a weekly basis, communicate and provide written and verbal reports about programs to supervisors, Assistant Directors, the Associate Director of Academic and Programming Services, Faculty-in-Residence, Housing Management Staff, and other Staff members and Program staff. Organize, advise and participate on assigned committees and task groups. Assignments will be made in consultation with the supervisor. Authorize and schedule the use of Housing facilities and programming equipment. Prepare and distribute a weekly and/or monthly calendar of programs, activities and events to all appropriate staff for general use and information. Advise and refer to RDs matters concerning personal problems of individual students and staff. Maintain communication with RDs regarding crisis situations. Attend regularly scheduled one-on-one meetings with supervisor. Attend regularly scheduled advisory meetings with facility programmers. Work on special projects and programs in conjunction with the RD or other professional staff. Coordinate and implement other duties as assigned.
Programming
Interpret and convey University, Campus and Residence Hall policies, procedures and guidelines related to activities and events. Review individual and group initiated activities, events and coordinate scheduling pertaining to RAs and/or PAs and student governance. Collect and distribute information regarding campus and community services and programs. Assist with the coordination of Welcome Week activities and meetings and other orientation activities for residents to acquaint themselves with one another and principal members of the hall staff. Interpret, convey, and enforce Federal and State laws and University and On-Campus Housing rules and regulations pertaining to individual’s behavior and group activities in all areas of facility administration. Develop, coordinate and implement academic and educational programs by utilizing campus resources, the Faculty-in-Residence Program, the Academic Support Assistance and the other Faculty Programs members. Serve as a resource for RAs on Theme Housing related issues and programs. Participate and coordinate hill wide programs.
Training
Participate and assist in the coordination of student staff, and student leader training and development throughout the year. Participate and assist in the planning of in in-service training throughout the year. Participate in spring training for in-coming staff and Team Training and Development (TTD) activities.
Qualifications
Skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to perform assigned functions. Evaluation Standards include: Communication Skills, Diversity and Community Standards, Community Development, Programming, Awareness of Construction, Ability to Contribute to a Team, Personal Management, Advising, Counseling, Helping Skills, and Supervision.
A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Welfare, Education, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Prior experience in group living, student activities, and interaction with diverse student populations preferred.
Start date
The position will start on August 1st and end the second week of June.
| Benefit | Live On | Live Off |
|---|---|---|
| Student status | Allowed | Allowed |
| Meal plan | Included | Option to purchase |
| Compensation (approximate) | $700 per month | $1400 per month |
| On-Campus room | Included | Not included |
| Parking allotment | Yes | Yes |
| Office with computer | Yes | Yes |
| Supervise/Co-supervise | Yes | Yes |
| Advise | Yes | Yes |
| Work hours | 20 per week | 20 per week |
Compensation
Compensation for the part-time live on ARD position is a single room, 19 meals/week, basic telephone service and approximately $700 per month.
The part-time live off ARD position does not provide on-campus housing. Compensation for the live-off ARD position is a monthly salary of approximately $1400 per month, with the option to purchase a meal plan. Live off positions are typically held by ARDs assigned to the Suites.
Application Process
The ARD application process beings winter quarter. Come back to this website around January.
Questions?
For additional information about this position or the recruitment process, please email recruitment@orl.ucla.edu.
Employment contingent upon satisfactory completion of background check. Responsibilities are subject to change.
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