University of Denver Hiring for Associate Director of Residential Education at Denver, CO Full Time

Located where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, the University of Denver embodies the spirit of exploration and discovery that
defines our region and our history. DU is a private institution built on exploration through research and collaboration among educators,
students, and local and global communities. With nationally recognized academic programs, a history of widespread influence, a
forward-looking vision for a 21st-century education, and a deep commitment to promoting inclusion, we open a world of opportunity to
students and empower them to make a difference around the world. Through learning, scholarship and practice, students gain the experience,
knowledge and courage they need to tackle big challenges in the real world and guide diverse communities and organizations.

About Student Affairs & Inclusive Excellence (SAIE)

Student Affairs & Inclusive Excellence (SAIE) is the
central student affairs division of the University of Denver.SAIE supports students in their holistic development through advocacy,
collaboration, and education, and we strive to be full partners in students’ learning experience. SAIE values student centricity;
diversity, equity, and inclusion; collaboration; adaptability; and accountability. The Division’s strategic priorities are:

• Enrich the holistic student experience
• Elevate & Embed diversity, equity & inclusion
• Engage purposeful
  partnerships
• Enhance staff development, learning & wellbeing
• Enact sustainable practices & operations

SAIE includes Housing and Residential Education; Student Engagement; Fraternity and Sorority Life; Health and Counseling Center;
Inclusion & Equity Education; Disability Services Program; The Cultural Center; Access & Transitions; Learning Effectiveness
Program; Veterans and Military Resources; Student Outreach and Support; Student Rights & Responsibilities; Budget, Operations, and
Division Resources; New Student Programs; Parent & Family Engagement; and Community and Driscoll Commons.

About Housing
& Residential Education

The Housing and Residential Education (HRE) staff at the University of Denver provides housing
and support services for 2900+ students living within University housing. Housing and Residential Education strives for a community that
supports academic achievement and success, personal growth and development, a respectful and inclusive environment which promotes diversity,
promotes community service, and fosters leadership development and an engaged staff and student.

Position
Summary

The Associate Director of Residential Education serves as a member of Housing and Residential Education’s
leadership team and directly reports to the Senior Associate Director of Residential Education. The Associate Director is responsible for
implementing a comprehensive residential life education program, with primary oversight of community development in DU’s Residence
Halls and Apartments, recruitment and development of professional staff, and student behavioral initiatives for the residential life
program.

The Associate Director is responsible for the direct supervision, training, and evaluation of two (2) Assistant Directors,
six (6) Resident Directors, seven (7) Graduate Resident Directors, and over 100 student staff. In addition to the essential duties listed,
the AD helps execute an overall vision and leadership in the development of a robust academic and social environment for residents, while
creating and maintaining a high level of safety, security, and well-being for all residents.

Essential Functions

Residential Education

• Assists with the implementation of the residential education model and student engagement
  efforts for all residential populations that enhance the student experience and ensure infusion of the 4D experience throughout all aspects
  of HRE
• Supports assessment efforts within Residential Education, including measuring achievement of student learning outcomes,
  student success, and student satisfaction

Staff Recruitment, Training, & Development

• Leads
  recruitment, performance management, and employment transitions of HRE professional and graduate staff
• Provides leadership and
  oversight of student staff recruitment, selection, and performance management
• Provides oversight of departmental trainings,
  onboarding, professional development initiatives, and recognition initiatives for HRE’s professional, graduate, and student staff
• Serves as a liaison to Human Resources & Inclusive Excellence

Supervision

• Supervise, train, and
  evaluate 2 Assistant Directors, and indirectly supervise 6 Resident Directors, 7 Graduate Resident Directors, and 100+ Student Staff
• Facilitate a supportive environment that promotes the professional and personal development of each staff member.

Student Behavior and Conduct

• Leads the direction, design, planning and assessment of student behavioral education,
  intervention, and prevention efforts
• Serve as a High-Level Case Resolution Officer and appellate for potential violations of the
  Guide to Residential Living and Honor Code in accordance with Student Rights & Responsibilities (SRR)
• Coordinate, support and
  update the professional and student staff on-call schedules, protocol, procedures, and manuals.
• Serve as the primary liaison to
  campus partners regarding student behavioral interventions including Student Rights & Responsibilities (SRR), Student Care and Outreach
  (SOS), Campus Safety, and Equal Opportunity and Title IX (EOIX)
• Serve as a proxy to the Senior Associate Director of Residential
  Education on the CARE team.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Supports implementation of diversity,
  equity and inclusion efforts in the student and staff educational programs
• Promotes a housing community that fosters diversity,
  equity, social justice and inclusive practices

Duty Responsibilities

• Participate in a 24/7 Senior
  Administrator on-call and emergency response system for the entire DU residential population; the Senior Administrator On-Call responds to
  emergency and crisis situations and keeps the Executive Director for HRE and the Student Affairs Executive Leadership team informed of
  life-threatening emergencies or serious disruptions that may require campus intervention or follow-up
• Manages and coordinates the
  on-call response, emergency protocol and policy development including professional and student staff on-call schedules, protocol, and
  resources

Professional Development

• Participate in professional development opportunities sponsored by
  HRE and the Division of SAIE
• Serve on HRE, division and university committees, facilitate professional development, and additional
  duties upon request and evaluation of performance

Budgeting Functions

• Provides financial oversight for
  the development, implementation, and management of assigned areas, while maintaining compliance with University procurement policies and
  procedures
• Track and approve all financial reconciliation and expenses by the staff in your area

Departmental

• Provide oversight for assigned HRE committees
• Attend events and programs sponsored by the
  department and/or the Division of Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence
• Serves as proxy for the Senior Associate Director of
  Residential Education
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advancing equity and social justice through daily practices, policy, programming initiatives, and community building efforts
• Strong communication and interpersonal competences that demonstrate intelligence, integrity, and commitment to exemplary customer
  service, and sustainable practices
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws
• Knowledge of liability issues and risk
  management practices
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding and appreciate for assessment

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in student Affairs/College Personnel, Counseling,
  Social Work or a related area of study
• Five (5) years of progressive post-Master work experience and leadership in housing and
  residence life
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience with professional, full-time staff
• Demonstrated record of
  building teams and collaborative partnerships with colleagues and key stakeholders
• Experience designing learning outcomes based on
  educational programs/models and assessment practices
• Experience designing programs and trainings for and with diverse student and
  employee populations, and a demonstrated commitment to equity and social justice
• Strong leadership experience
• Periodic
  availability on weekends and evenings as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Five to seven (5-7)
  years of post-Master work experience within residence life as well as someone who has demonstrated progressive leadership
• Community
  programming development experiences
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Able to work effectively with students and staff of
  diverse backgrounds and identities
• Supervisory experience

Working Environment

1. Standard
   office environment.
2. Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
3. Noise level is quiet to
   moderate.

Physical Activities

1. Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of
   time.
2. Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with some on-call evenings and weekends.

In
accordance with the University’s flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further
details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.

Application Deadline

For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m.
(MST) July 12, 2023. Applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

Special
Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications
submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:

The salary grade for the position is 10.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $65,000 – $68,000.

The University of Denver has
provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of
posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate
will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary
equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:

The University of
Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The
University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents
with your application:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity
employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the
employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status,
veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or
ordinance in any of the university’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and
admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and
local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university’s complete
Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non‑discrimination‑statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a
criminal history background check.