RESIDENCE EDUCATION SPECIALIST - AMENITIES - University of Washington

Req #: 236826 Department: HOUSING & FOOD SERVICES Job Location Detail: Up to 2 days of remote work Posting Date: 07/18/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $5,974 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701\_a11y.pdf ) **RESIDENCE EDUCATION SPECIALIST-AMENITIES** Thank you for considering Housing & Food Services at the University of Washington, Seattle. Housing & Food Services (HFS) provides on-campus housing to over 10,000 student residents and operates over 40 dining and café locations that serve the entire campus community. To successfully accomplish this, we employ over 1,200 students, classified and professional staff members who work throughout HFS, providing residential and dining services to the campus. As reflected in our mission statement- _working together to enhance student life_ -teamwork and service to our students and customers are at the heart of our business. At the University of Washington, diversity is integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity, and justice for all. In Housing & Food Services, our DEI statement reads: HFS will become an organization that prioritizes inclusive workplace communities, centered on belonging and opportunity for all staff. All HFS staff must accept responsibility to identify and interrupt biases, privilege, barriers, and power dynamics. We challenge ourselves to engage in open dialogue, active listening, and empathic learning. Should you wish to learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at UW Housing & Food Services, please reference this link Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement Training (https://rise.articulate.com/share/Rvbm5rUb5hsucH1MFwIlEmC1xhyJOtye#/) . **POSITION PURPOSE** Develops and manages campus Amenities facilitating residence education programs, initiatives and activities to support residential students in achieving success academically, socially and personally using student development and applied environmental theory. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Residence Education: - Develop and manage implementation of educational events and activities to ensure they are in alignment with and support our residence education goals using student development and applied environmental theory. - Support campus and community partnerships that support student learning and engagement in the Community Center and Amenities. - Contribute to the support of Living Learning Communities as appropriate. - Establish and maintain ongoing assessment of usage and achievement of goals in amenities. - Foster student leadership by empowering students to plan and implement activities, workshops, classes and fairs. - Support the Residential Life leadership programs through collaborations with student organizations, including hosting events, and supporting events needs within Amenities. Operations: - Select, train and supervise student hourly employees in amenities - Manage the day to day operations. - Effectively collaborate with HFS Facilities Services to ensure an adequate schedule for cleaning and maintenance of amenities. - Oversee the management and maintenance of equipment. - Establish and maintain safety standards, procedures and training for staff and students.. - Manage access parameters and use permissions. - Develop, monitor and track budget expenditures of areas of responsibility. - Collaboratively manage marketing efforts for the amenity spaces, including communications plan, web presence, marketing and newsletters. - Establish and maintain space usage priorities for staff and student leaders; develop and manage reservation system for equipment and spaces. - Serve in an after-hours on call rotation responding to the unique needs of student staff working in the amenity spaces. - Work collaboratively as an Amenity Team to support Conference Services usage of the amenity spaces during the summer months. - Work collaboratively with Conference Services and Facilities Services to provide oversight of Campus meeting spaces; including academic year use approvals and regular maintenance. Other Functions: - Communicate regularly and provide updates to all Residential Life staff - Serve as a member of the Residential Life Team - Contribute to Residential Life initiatives such as staff selection, opening activities, and recognition events - Contributes to the coordination of Residential Life recognition efforts. - Performs other duties as assigned. **IMPACT TO THE UNIVERSITY** This position advances the core mission of the University by developing and supporting residence education in unique residential amenities to support academic, social and personal development. **POSITION COMPLEXITIES** HFS Residential Life houses over 10,000 students in residence halls and single-student and family apartments. This position oversees the operationalizing of student development and applied environmental theory within this complex and quickly evolving environment. **WORKING CONDITIONS** Position works a regular day shift with some evening and weekend events and activities. Position involves program and project management, chairing meetings and speaking publicly. **SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES** Supervises student employees in various roles, including desk attendant, advanced technology mentors and teachers, event planners, student coordinators, and IT student workers. **REPORTS TO** Manager for Amenities Program **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** - Master's Degree in Student Development or a related field. - Minimum of two years of experience working with Residence Life, Student Activities, Information Technology or other relevant experience. _Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration._ **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS** - Demonstrated ability and interest in learning and utilizing advanced technology (proficiency with advanced technology such as 3D printing is not a requirement, but desire to explore and learn is required). - Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise student staff. - Demonstrated commitment to student learning/development and collaboration with staff, faculty and students in delivery of programs and services. - Knowledgeable regarding student development and learning, residential academic initiatives and University programs and services. - Strong written and oral communication skills and attention to detail. **CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT** A satisfactory outcome from reference check process is required prior to hire. **Application Process:** The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.