Associate Director of Housing and Residence Life
Deadline for Applications is 01/03/2021

Essential Job Functions

Responsibilities

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Contracting & Assignments Process

• Oversee all aspects of the housing and dining plan assignments process/administration.
• In cooperation with Campus Technology Services (CTS), maintains oversight of Housing Management Software System (currently THD).
• In cooperation with CTS manage data held in the THD system including data entry, updating and security.
• Attend as requested user-software conferences and meetings to maximize use of THD.
• Complete student contracting including the review, updating and distribution of the Housing and Dining Contract and other housing contracting processes.
• Creation of marketing and communication plan to incoming and current student in collaboration with campus partners such as media services and the admissions office. 
• Oversee the presence of Housing & Residence Life on campus visit days.
• Create and complete housing room selection, assignments, and room change process.
• Provide approved accommodations to students housing experience. 
• Facilitate the contract residency exemption and appeal request process.
• Prepare occupancy reports and occupancy projections.

Departmental Administration

• Student Services and Administrative Processes
  • Work collaboratively with other offices and departments (Athletics, International Student Services, Disability Services, Office, Multicultural Student Affairs, etc.) to provide housing and housing services to students.
  • Implement procedures necessary to ensure successful transition periods including hall opening and closing, break periods and summer periods.
  • Oversee front desk operations. 
  • Coordinate mailroom operations.
  • Supervise administrative assistant(s), student desk operation staff, and summer conference assistant staff.
  • Coordinate departmental reports and inquiries such as occupancy reports, us census data, etc.
• Financial
  • Oversee all student housing/dining plan billing.
  • Work in conjunction with cashier’s office and student center to ensure correct student billing.
  • Audit student prepayment status to ensure correct refunds or forfeitures. 
  • Work with Director to manage and set room rates.
• Technology
  • In cooperation with CTS and University Police, oversee electronic card access system for Housing & Residence Life.
  • In cooperation with CTS and Business Services, coordinate individual technology needs for the department including phones, laptops, printers, tablets, cell phones, etc.
•  Facilities
  • Oversee student room key inventory and processes.
  • Attend facilities meeting and provide input on facilities upgrade options and timelines.
  • Based on available facilities develop plan to best use facilities during the academic year and summer periods.
  • Communicate to residents’ facilities work that will impact them.

Summer Operations

• Coordinate the summer housing operations including staffing.
• Oversee all aspects of the summer camp and conference operation.
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with other stakeholders in the summer conference program
• Manage summer operations billing. 

Miscellaneous

• Provide input on Housing & Residence Life policies and procedures.
• Serve on departmental and divisional committees as requested and/or as needed.
• Develop and maintain liaisons with appropriate academic, financial, and administrative units across campus.

 

Essential Knowledge And Abilities

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• Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to departmental operations; interactions with students and parents; and crisis management.
• Ability to successfully manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs of under-represented groups and initiatives that support and enhance inclusivity.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to compile and analyze results of residential assessment data.
• Supervisory skills including effective delegation, training, and development, including student staff.
• Demonstrated ability to use MS Office including Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to participate in work groups; and coordinate, develop and implement projects.
• Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple work assignments and projects.
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective professional working relationship with individuals at all organizational levels both with the campus community and with external institutions, community leaders, agencies, and others.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Training And/or Certifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years’ experience in higher education administrative operations
• Experience using a Housing/Dining Assignment software system (such as THD or other)
• Experience in Administrative Operations in a Higher Education and/or related setting
• Experience in Camps/Conference operations in a Higher Education and/or related setting
• Working knowledge of desktop hardware and standard business software programs (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, database) and the internet

Salary and Benefits

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. 

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/summaries/fasl.pdf

Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/

“The University of Wisconsin System is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in Spring 2020. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study.

Application Process

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: Submit application materials

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and emails of three professional references

Review of Applications

Applications received by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2021 are ensured full consideration.

You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. 

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.

Legal Notices and Important Information

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO 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. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

EDI Statement
UW-Parkside is committed to providing an environment in which our diverse community of students, faculty, and staff can thrive. We aspire to foster a more equitable and inclusive climate and culture between and among students, faculty, and staff, and to improve justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in every aspect of campus life. Please visit The Office of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for additional information.

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual’s disability.

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