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515662 - Assistant Director, Residential Engagement (Student Services Professional IV- Range A)
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Position Number: 3173270
Location: Fullerton, CA
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

515662 - Assistant Director, Residential Engagement (Student Services Professional IV- Range A)

Classificaiton: Student Services Professional IV- Range A
Department: Housing- Residence Life
Sub-Division: Student Engagement
Salary Range: $5,351 - $7,633 per month (Anticipated hiring range is $5,351 - $5,922 per month)
Appointment Type: Ongoing
Time Base: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About CSUF:
Standing on 241 acres at the heart of Southern California, the university was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 39,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to Californias revolving work force needs. At California State University, Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty and administrators through orientations, training programs and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, Fullerton Arboretum, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary:
It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from a variety of career disciplines that share in the University's mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position:
Housing and Residential Engagement provides residence hall and apartment style living for approximately 2,000 students that is safe, clean, and very convenient. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as the Assistant Director, Residential Engagement (Student Services Professional IV- Range A). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

In consultation with the Associate Director of Residential Engagement, the Assistant Director, Residential Engagement coordinates and assesses programs and services that promote wellness and belonging, academic success, and personal development for a community of 2,200 diverse students of various class years. Serves as the Residential Conduct Coordinator for Housing and Residential Engagement. Develops and implements a thoughtful and comprehensive process for Residential Engagement student staff training. Develops and implements a thoughtful and comprehensive process for theme communities, the Faculty in Residence program, as well as the Faculty and Alumni Mentor programs.

The Assistant Director, Residential Engagement establishes practices for para-professional Residential Engagement staff to follow. The Assistant Director, Residential Engagement develops and implements facilitation and assessment strategies for the overall student staff training process. The Assistant Director, Residential Engagement often oversees graduate student fieldwork interns from the master's program in Higher Education at CSUF to assist with these roles and responsibilities.

The Assistant Director, Residential Engagement is expected to work independently, takes initiative, and contributes broadly to the mission, vision, and values of the Housing and Residential Engagement department. Assists the Associate Director, Residential Engagement with departmental planning efforts and operational tasks and serves as a member of the Housing and Residential Engagement full-time staff and represents the department on campus-wide committees, initiatives, etc., as needed and assigned. Along with the Associate Director, serves in a second level on-call duty rotation, provides crisis intervention and emergency response, and makes referrals as appropriate. In addition, in the absence of the Associate Director, serves as a hearing officer for incidents involving a potential breach of Housing and/or University policy. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or the equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field plus upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution. Four years of professional student services work experience including experience advising students individually and in groups, as well as the analysis and resolution of complex student services problems. A masters degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, clinical psychology, social work or a job related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience. A doctoral degree from an accredited college or university and the appropriate internship or clinical training in a relevant field may be substituted for two years of professional experience.

General knowledge of the problems and methods of public administration, including organizational, personnel, and fiscal management. Knowledge of advanced statistical and research methods. Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, supervise, and organize programs and activities. Ability to interact with a diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the public. Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action. Ability to advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters. Ability to complete assignments without detailed instructions. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to acquire knowledge of campus procedures, activities and of the overall organization.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications:
Masters Degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of four years of full-time employment in Student Affairs or a related job-field. Housing and Residential Engagement experience.

Ability to effectively lead and oversee Residential Engagement student staff. Ability to cultivate and maintain a positive and productive working atmosphere in the department. Ability to develop cooperative relationships with other University departments. Ability to develop cooperative relationships with off-campus housing resources such as vendors, etc.. Knowledge of workplace security and safety especially as it relates to live-on, on call, after hours duty procedures. Ability to work independently, plan, organize, coordinate, and perform daily and long-range activities. Ability to exercise initiative and establish priorities. Knowledge of department and University policies and procedures in order to effectively support the operation of the department. Ability to monitor departmental budgets. Knowledge of residential management system software applications.

Special Working Conditions:
Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Occasional early morning, evening, weekend and/or holiday hours. Eating meals in the dining facilities on campus. Must be available for campus and departmental emergency response, which may require returning to campus after hours, on weekends and on holidays. Serves in a 2nd-level on-call duty rotation, provides crisis intervention and emergency response, and makes referrals as appropriate.

Housing and Residential Engagement is a fast-paced environment with many interruptions. Must be able to effectively manage these interruptions while maintaining appropriate work output and friendly service.

Additional Information:
California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the Universitys strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting act and is required to comply with the requirement set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant or a Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function.

Employee/applicant who submits an application for a position may be required to successfully complete job related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the State of California.

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hr.fullerton.edu

Application Deadline: Jul 07, 2022 (9:00 PM)

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