Resident Director

Department Summary At UCLA Residential Life, our mission is to create safe, supportive, and inclusive living-learning communities for all members of our Bruin residential community. With 15,000 undergraduates in our residence halls and 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students in our apartments and family housing, we are committed to making UCLA a place where community thrives. Supported by a team of over 100 professional staff, 20 Faculty-in-Residence, and 600 student staff, we strive to enrich the student experience through connection, learning, and growth. Residential Education is one of nine units within Residential Life, integral to shaping the student experience at UCLA. This unit fosters an environment that enhances Bruins’ academic success, promotes community engagement, and supports personal development. Position Summary As a pivotal member of UCLA Student Affairs, you'll ignite the Bruin spirit and contribute to a vibrant community that champions academic success and holistic development. UCLA Student Affairs is the backbone of the Bruin journey, supporting students from admission to graduation and beyond. Engage in a role that spans personal growth, academic success, and community enrichment, connecting students with a wealth of resources and opportunities. Here, you're not just part of a team; you're part of the UCLA legacy. Salary & Compensation *UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Qualifications 1-2 Years Experience in Higher Education and/or Student Advising/Conduct Skill in supervising staff to maximize effective performance and stimulate growth and expertise in their positions. (Required) Skill in organizing information, people, finances, and other resources to develop or maximize effective procedures and operational systems. (Required) Ability to analyze data, evaluate programs and procedures, interpret information in order to convey consequences and recommend courses of action. (Required) Working knowledge of facilities, equipment, and resources to be used effectively in programming (Preferred) Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial record keeping procedures in order to monitor budgets, authorize expenditures, and recommend budget priorities. (Required) Ability to guide and direct the actions of others including staff and student residents. (Required) Ability to speak formally and informally by making prepared and extemporaneous presentations to individuals and groups in order to provide information, explain procedures, investigate facts, and persuade others. (Required) Skill in writing business correspondence, analytical reports, publicity, procedural manuals, and evaluation instruments to convey simple and complex information and to persuade others. (Required) Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with department staff, campus personnel, community persons, and students to produce quality group work. (Required) Skill to counsel students in order to resolve personal, interpersonal, and academic difficulties. (Required) Working knowledge of student due process in judiciary procedures in order to implement and coordinate a variety of judiciary procedures. (Required) Working knowledge of theories which apply to working with college students, developing communities as well as group dynamics, and organized behavior. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training (Required) Master's degree (Preferred) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the \"Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse\". Schedule 8:00am-5:00pm Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description #J-18808-Ljbffr