Residence Life Assistant Hall Manager

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Position Title:
Residence Life Assistant Hall Manager

Job Category:
Student Hourly

Job Profile:
Student Help Residence Hall

Job Summary:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Hall Manager (AHM) assists the Department of Residence Life with the development of a successful academic and residential life experience for students. Major responsibilities include: supervision, training, and evaluation of 5-16 Resident Assistant (RA) staff; work with programming specific to support academics and student retention; and serve as a member of Central Staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Student Staff Administration and Supervision - The Assistant Hall Manager will serve as the primary supervisor of the RA staff.

• Advise students, within the limits of training and capability, on personal, social, & academic concerns while maintaining strict confidentiality and making referrals when necessary

• Meet weekly/biweekly with the building's RA staff to provide direct supervision, establish personal contact, and maintain open communication

• Participate, complete, and facilitate RA staff evaluations; distribute and collect surveys designed to review specific areas of the Residence Life program

• Review duty logs and reports as a means to keep up to date and assist RAs in building skills related to aiding students on attitudes, academic achievements/difficulties, and health problems

• Oversee all aspects of RA programming expectations and front desk services.

• Assist the RA staff in handling minor discipline, community, and roommate concerns

• Coordinate the RA duty schedule

• Meet weekly with the Hall Manager

• Work with the Hall Manager to develop ongoing training for the RA staff

• Assist the Hall Manager in conducting weekly staff meetings

• Hold three office hours above and beyond time spent in the office on administrative tasks

• Provide mentoring and assist with training incoming, newly hired Assistant Hall Managers for the following academic year

2. Residence Hall Policies - The Assistant Hall Manager explain, enforce, and implement policies as directed by the Department of Residence Life and the University.

• Make students aware of the rights and responsibilities they share within the community.

• Confront and document students who violate community standard and/or University policy. Provide the necessary and appropriate follow-up with these students

• Maintain staff consistency in order to ensure staff credibility

3. Departmental Administrative Duties - The Assistant Hall Manager will assist with Departmental Administrative Duties.

• Attend and participate in all Residence Life trainings and in-service training workshops,

• Participate in weekly Central Staff meetings and monthly Residence Life meetings

• Meet monthly with the Assistant Director and Director of Residence Life

• Assist with and participate fully in the student staff selection process

4. Residence Life Events - The Assistant Hall Manager will assist with and be present for Residence Life events and programming.

• Help organize and prepare the residence hall for move-in, -out, opening, and closing

• Attendance is required at the following events: Residence Life Training; Weekend of Welcome or other Special Weekend Events

5. Other Duties As Assigned

6. Live in assigned room on campus

TIME COMMITMENT & TRAINING

• 15-20 hours per week

• 40 hours a week of summer availability preferred

• Must be available for Fall Training: TBD - approximately 2 weeks prior to the start of fall classes

• Must be available for Winter Training: TBD - approximately weekend prior to the start spring classes

• Attendance at UW-Superior and/or Residence Life events, such as: Weekend of Welcome, etc.

COMPENSATION

• Single room

• Meal plan points

• Monetary $2,800 semesterly stipend / $13/hour hourly pay


REPORTS TO

• Hall Manager of respective building (Direct Supervisor)

• Can take direction from Residence Life Professional staff

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a current at least half-time UW-Superior student in good academic standing (2.75 cumulative GPA)

• One year of relevant Student Affairs work experience; experience in Residence Life preferred

• Energy and enthusiasm for assisting students

• Must have a sensitivity and concern for others as individuals

• Ability to effectively mentor students in the areas of personal and academic related issues

• Demonstrate effective team work, communication, and conflict resolution skills

• Ability to exhibit professional conduct at all times

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