Assistant Resident Director

Assistant Resident Director

The Assistant Resident Director (ARD) is an entry-level full-time live-in position responsible for assisting the Resident Director (RD) with the implementation of the student development program in campus housing at UC Santa Barbara. Under the supervision of the RD, the ARD utilizes a curricular approach and equity mindset as cornerstones of their daily work in facilitating student wellness, development, and belonging in a residential community. The contract term is 12 months (August - July) with the opportunity for a renewal of one additional term. The ARD may be assigned to a community that does not have students residing in the summer, at which time, the ARD will perform necessary duties to assist the department with preparing for fall opening and the upcoming academic year.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Assisting RD in the implementation of a curricular approach in the development and education of a residential community ranging from 500 to 1,800 residents.
• Providing support in student staff training.
• Overseeing community development, resident engagement and curricular initiatives.
• Advising the hall/community council consisting of student leaders.
• Assisting in basic counseling, advising, and referrals for student concerns.
• Supporting student conduct adjudication and addressing emergencies and crisis situations.
• Developing effective working relationships with department and campus colleagues.
• Completing a comprehensive, self-directed professional development plan to further develop skills and competencies.
• Supervision of student staff.

Required qualifications include:

• 1-3 years demonstrated experience and ability to constructively engage and lead others in complex issues related to social justice, access, inclusion and equity within a campus community.
• 1-3 years experience in planning and delivering programs or activities that foster student engagement and community development.
• 1-3 years experience in a student leadership role on a college or university campus.
• 1-3 years experience in basic student/peer advising and counseling.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree (or plan to graduate before start date).
• Experience in supervising student staff.
• Ability to constructively engage others in complex social justice, access, inclusion, and equity issues on campus.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across a large, multifunctional department.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UCSB campus resources and support services.
• Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a student housing community.
• Knowledge of and/or experience working within a residential curriculum campus.
• Interest in pursuing a career in Higher Education and/or Student Affairs.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. The Assistant Resident Director (ARD) is a full-time live-in position with on-call responsibilities. The contract term is 12 months, with the opportunity for a renewal of one additional term. This position may require night and weekend hours as needed. UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act Satisfactory criminal history background check. UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.