Residence Life Associate Director

The AssociateDirector of Residence Life for Staffing, Training and Developmentis a member of theManagementTeam withinResidence Life, reporting to the Director of Residence Life.In addition to primary jobresponsibilities,AssociateDirectorsprovide overall leadership, coordination, collaboration and direction for all Residence Life initiatives, services, and operations. AssociateDirectors contribute tothe vision,missionand guiding principlesthrough participation in strategic planning, department goalsetting,anddeterminingpriorities.AssociateDirectors also havesharedresponsibility forthe supportand development of allfull-timestaff within the department.

The review of applications starts onMay 1, 2026.Applications received on or beforeMay 1stareprioritizedand review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 608-785-8013.

3. Departmental Leadership

• Assist the Director as liaison from Residence Life to campus or external stakeholder groups.

• Develop andmaintainstrong working relationships with campus partners.

• Provide oversight andassistin decision making for the departmental budget and spending procedures.

• Collaborate with Management Team in making strategic decisions for each area within Residence Life.

• Represent Residence Life in events hosted by campus partners, such asStudent Affairs,Admissions, Athletics, and International Education and Engagement.

• Commit to ongoing developmental opportunities to stay informed of best practices, initiatives, and meeting the needs of our residential student populations.

• Serve as the firstresponsesupport for campus emergencies involving residence hall students and/or facilities.

• Plan, implement, and evaluateresidence hall opening, closing, and break procedures.

• Create,update,andmaintainaccuratepolicies and procedures in collaboration withManagement Teamandcampuspartners.

1.Supervision ofProfessional Live-In Staff

• Supervise professional live-in staff includingComplexDirectors,HallDirectorsand GraduateHall Directors.

• Workwith professional live-in staff regardingtheir primary job responsibilitieswhich includes:Student Staff Supervision and Development, Community and Educational Development, Residence Hall Management (facilities, front desk coordination, occupancy), Student Conduct and Well-being, Leadership Development and Advising

• Oversee the coordination of the student staff hiring processes for Assistant Hall Directors, Resident Assistants, andDesk Assistants.

• Guide and support the onboarding, training,development,and accountabilityof student staff.

• Co-teach UWL260,the 2 credit required Student Staff class for new Resident Assistants.

• Direct andevaluateresidence life initiatives to ensure alignment with academic initiatives andstrategicplans.

• Establishcollaborative working relationships with campus partners including the Student Life Office, Counseling and Testing, the Campus Assessment Response and Evaluation (CARE) Team, and University Police;maintaininga high levelof communication and consultation involving behavior of students.

• Provide support and direction after-hours for staff serving on duty.

2. Professional Live-In Staff Hiring, Training and Development

• Coordinatehiringand onboardingprocesses for professional live-in staff including ComplexDirectors, HallDirectors,and Graduate Hall Directors.

• Coordinate ongoing training and professional development ofprofessionallive-in staff. Providinga widerange of opportunitiesforfurther growthand career progression.

• Coordinate evaluation process forprofessional live-in staff as well as oversee any job action and hiring actions.

Residence Life

$68,500 / year

• Master's Degree in StudentAffairs,Counselingor relatedfield
• Minimum of3yearspost Mastersfull timeexperienceinResidence Life
• Commitment to college studentbelonging andengagement
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team or group setting

• Five (5) years or more ofprogressive responsibilities infull-timeexperiences
• Experience supervisinggraduate or full-timestaff
• Excellent oralcommunicationandability to train others
• Demonstrated collaboration with campus partnerships
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to effectively manage stressful situations such as responding to urgent or emergency situations

Required application documents

Cover letter (that addresses the required and preferred qualifications)

CV/ Resume

Patrick Heise pheise@uwlax.edu

Application deadlines
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed 'First Review Date'. Applications received after that date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.uwlax.edu/student-life/student-resources/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.

INFORMATIONABOUTYOURBENEFITS
Your benefits add an additional 40% to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:

• Paid vacation for 12-month positions.

• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.

• Paid holidays and paid sick days.

• After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.

• Benefits atUWLare highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Salary : $68,500