Student Affairs & Inclusive Excellence (SAIE) is the central studentaffairs 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 instudents' learning experience. SAIE values student centricity;diversity, equity, and inclusion; collaboration; adaptability; andaccountability. The Division's strategic priorities are:
Enrich the holistic student experienceElevate & Embed diversity, equity & inclusionEngage purposeful partnershipsEnhance staff development, learning & wellbeingEnact sustainable practices & operationsSAIE 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 andMilitary Resources; Student Outreach and Support; Student Rights &Responsibilities; Budget, Operations, and Division Resources; NewStudent Programs; Parent & Family Engagement; and Community and DriscollCommonThe Housing and Residential Education (HRE) team at the University ofDenver is committed to providing housing and support services for over 3,000on-campus students. HRE strives to cultivate a community that not onlyencourages academic excellence and achievement but also nurtures personalgrowth and development, fosters a culture of respect and inclusivity,champions diversity, promotes community service, and fosters leadershipamong an engaged staff and student body.
Position Summary
Reporting directly to an Assistant Director, Community Director, orAssociate Director for Residential Experiences, the Resident Director(RD) assumes leadership of their assigned areas, directly or indirectlysupervising, training, and evaluating a team comprising 1-2 GraduateResident Directors and 10-24 student staff. The RD is responsible for theday-to-day oversight of their residential community, implementation ofHRE's Residential Education Model (REM), and nurturing a vibrantsocial environment that cultivates a sense of belonging, well-being, andsafety among residents for their assigned residential community.
This position is a fractional (0.93FTE), 11-month, live-in role.Housing accommodations are provided, including weeks where this position maynot perform job responsibilities.
Essential Functions
Leadership & Supervision
Directly supervise, develop, and evaluate a team consisting of 1-2Graduate Resident Directors and 10-24 student staff.Create and facilitate training and developmental opportunities for graduateand undergraduate student staff.Regularly provide formal and informal feedback regarding job performance.Establish and maintain a culture of accountability and professional &personal growth.Ensure that essential functions of their assigned residential community aremaintained during periods of absence.Facilitate regular meetings and one-on-ones with their residential communityteam and direct reports.Serve as primary contact for residents, parents and families, and campuspartners for their residential community.Community Development & Student Leadership
Implement HRE's Residential Education Model (REM) for theirresidential community, including integration of DU's 4D Student Experience.
In collaboration with key campus partners, facilitate co-curricularopportunities such as living and learning communities, affinity housing,or residential learning communities.Plan and support community-wide events for their residential community.Oversee advising of student leadership in assigned areas, such as HallCouncil.Regularly assess student experiences, engagement, and development fortheir residential community.Student Care & Conduct
Serve as an Administrator for the Office of Stud nt Rights &Responsibilities (SRR), investigating and adjudicating potentialviolations of the Honor Code or Community Standards.
Serve as a Student Support Advocate for the Office of Student Care &Outreach (SOS), providing support for students with wellness orwell-being needs.Regularly review incident reports and referrals for their residentialcommunity and coordinate additional responses as necessary.On-Call
Serve on Administrator-on-Call (AOC) rotation, supporting criticalincident and crisis response for the DU community.
Serve as the primary point of contact for key campus partners and leadershipin the event of a crisis or critical incident.Provide consultation to student on-call staff.Departmental Initiatives & Special Projects
Support HRE's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives,including leading DEI initiatives for their residential community.Serve on 1-2 departmental standing committees, with the opportunity to serveon divisional or university committees/workgroups.
Attend events and programs sponsored by HRE and/or SAIE that periodically