This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11861169 The Universitys
Office of Residential Life (ORL) invites applications for Area Director.
ORL is a dynamic department whose broad goal is to provide an
exceptional residential experience for students. As essential personnel
on a residential campus, Area Directors promote the development of
skills for leadership, decision-making, conflict resolution, fiscal
management, problem solving, and self-discipline among the students of
IWU. As a live-in staff member, the Area Director develops and enacts
procedures that support and enhance student safety during acute and
ongoing crises. The Area Director is responsible for the supervision of
hall staff in several residence halls and leads most aspects of the
halls they supervise, including programming and activities. Professional
staff members within ORL are expected to practice principles of social
justice and inclusion in working in an office that serves students from
different racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, and who have
various sexual orientations, gender identities, and ability statuses.
This a full time, residential, benefits-eligible position. Generous
benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off and access to
multiple tuition programs for employees and dependents.
Responsibilities:
Oversee daily operations of residential communities, including the
Josephine Mabel Jackson Affinity Housing in Kemp Hall which supports
students of color on campus, 2 apartment buildings, and
traditional-style residence halls.
Develop, implement and promote community development for the residence
halls in order to provide a comfortable, safe, and inclusive atmosphere
for all residents.
Counsel residents informally, and provide appropriate resources and
referrals.
Participate in on-call requirements with other professional and
paraprofessional staff members.
Supervise 15 paraprofessional student staff.
Enforce and adjudicate violations of IWU Student Code of Conduct and ORL
policies and procedures. Track and adjudicate policy violations within
the residence halls.
Perform facility management including damage hall reports, billing, and
oversight of service request system (Asset Essentials.)