Resident Director (Half-Time) - Residential Life / Human Resource Services

Notice Date

April 22, 2008

Closing Date

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Salary

A20; Exempt; Salary, DOE + excellent benefits package

Position Available

July 1, 2008

Work Schedule

PT; Monday-Friday; 9am-12pm

General Description

Twelve-month position features competitive salary, University benefits, furnished apartment, meal plan when available, and an aggressive professional development package. (Successful candidate is required to live in a residence hall.)

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Responsible for residential life and housing functions in two residential communities with a maximum total student population of 305.
Select, train and supervise staff of 6 student Community Assistants.
Promote and facilitate community building and educational programming that enhances the living/learning environment in the residence halls.
Serve within the University Student Conduct System.
Process housekeeping/maintenance requests.
Contribute to the Residential Life mission through departmental liaison-ships with other campus offices.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Leadership skills and an ability to work effectively with university students.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and other departments.
Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software.
Regularly required to walk, stand, climb stairs, and sit for long periods of time during the course of regular job duties.

Required Qualifications

1.    Bachelor’s degree.
2.    Undergraduate residential life staff or related experience.
3.    Finalist candidates must successfully complete pre-employment background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in College Student Affairs or related field.

Application Procedure

Submit cover letter and resume to:

Jeff Olsen Krengel, Residential Life
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447

Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) is a comprehensive institution with an enrollment of approximately 3600, including international students from two dozen countries. Located on the Pacific Rim in a uniquely scenic region, the university's campus is 40 miles south of Seattle in suburban Tacoma, Washington. As a "New American College," PLU accents integration between its liberal arts program and professional degrees in the arts, business, education, nursing, and physical education, and embraces its primary mission of educating students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care. PLU enjoys a healthy and progressive relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The University is committed to diversity, endorses the goals of equal opportunity and affirmative action, and actively seeks applications from women and persons of color.