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Residence Director's Roles

Each year the Housing and Residence Life department seeks qualified applicants for the Residence Director professional position. We are currently seeking applicants for the 2008-2009 academic year. Below is a description of the position as well as detailed information on how to apply.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applicants for the position of Residence Director. The Residence Director is a full time professional staff member with live-in responsibilities that include the comprehensive management of the residential program that is safe, caring and socially just for the 275-675 students housed in 1-3 residence halls. Responsibilities include: coordination of a dynamic student development program with an emphasis on leadership and community development; promotion of diversity-sensitive approaches in all aspects of the position; supervision of graduate and undergraduate staff; opportunity to serve and chair department and Student Affairs committees; management of facilities systems; and the implementation of student disciplinary procedures.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field such as Student Development, Higher Education or Counseling plus one academic year post-baccalaureate experience required at time of hire as a live-in staff member to include crisis intervention and work with diverse student populations; demonstrated experience and initiative with student and community development; supervision and staff training; advising student groups; creation and implementation of management systems; demonstrated commitment and ability to create inclusive communities that are sensitive to diverse populations. This is a 43-week live-in position, which requires some evening and weekend work plus on-call/call-back duty.

Hiring Salary

$29,394 cash salary for a 43-week position, additional compensation ($1174) for on-call responsibilities, plus a furnished apartment valued at $4,200 (the value of which is considered part of the total compensation package), professional development funding, and benefits including tuition waiver options.

How to Apply

To receive priority consideration, please send your letter of interest, resume and names, addresses and phone numbers three references by the priority deadline to February 15, 2008. Applications will be accepted after the priority deadline until all vacancies are filled. We will be interviewing candidates at SPE, OPE and NASPA Placement Exchange.

Send materials to:
Residence Director Search Committee
University of Massachusetts Housing and Residence Life
203 Berkshire House
121 County Circle
Amherst, MA 01003-0630
Email: rdsearch@gw.housing.umass.edu
Fax: 1-413-545-1517

The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.

Before you decide to apply, hear what our staff has to say about being a Residence Director at UMass Amherst.

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