Department: University Housing
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $70,000 - $74,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year 2022-2023
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

December 5, 2022; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please submit:
1. A current resume or CV;
2. A cover letter that demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position; and
3. Names and contact information for three professional references.

Department Summary

Living on campus adds tremendous value for students and the University. Students who live on campus during their first year have higher grades, are retained at the University of Oregon at higher rates, graduate at higher rates and graduate more quickly.

University Housing, a department within the Division of Student Services and Enrollment Management, is committed to supporting student success by cultivating inclusive communities. Our goal is to provide a robust living experience through accessible and affordable state-of-the-art housing, dining, social, and academic programs for the entire student body to develop community leaders, innovators, and change-makers who will enrich the future.

We value equity and inclusion, responsibility and integrity, innovation and learning, and safety and security. University Housing staff work hard to incorporate these values into daily work and practices to ensure an excellent UO experience.

University Housing units include Business Services Operations, Dining Services, Facilities Services, Promotions & Student Recruitment, and Residence Life. University Housing is a $88 Million educational and business department that is a self-sustaining, self-liquidating agency of the University (receives no tuition or tax support for its operating budget).

Position Summary

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs and/or Higher Education (e.g. Student Development, Higher Education Student Administration, College student Personnel Administration, or similar program) or Master’s degree in a related field (e.g. Social Work, Counseling), or Bachelor’s degree plus three years professional experience in housing management.
• Three years of experience with direct supervision of students or professional staff.
• Three years of experience with emergency response and/or crisis management.

Professional Competencies

• Demonstrated commitment to a socially just, multicultural, and inclusive learning environment.
• Knowledge of student development theory and its application in a residential environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to assess and meet the needs of a wide variety of people while recognizing the needs of underrepresented and underserved students at the University of Oregon.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of residence life in a college/university setting experience.
• Experience serving traditionally underrepresented and underserved students, particularly non-traditional students.
• Experience providing academic support to college students.
• Experience with assessment.
• Experience, directly and indirectly, providing supervision and leadership.
• Experience leading and/or participating in staff recruitment and training processes.
• Experience with a developmental approach to student conduct.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.

University of Oregon students and employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information see: https://hr.uoregon.edu/uo-covid-19-vaccination-requirement-employee-process.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.

In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.