University of California, Riverside Hiring for Director of Student Life at Riverside, CA Full Time

Position Information

The incumbent will engage the Student Life team in strategic planning, professional development and regular, assessment of programmatic initiatives. This role is critical to delivering a transformative student life experience at UCR. Leads large scale event planning for Convocation and supports large scale events directly and indirectly through personnel management. This role will engage and connect with the surrounding local community, when appropriate. Supports free speech activity in collaboration with the Associate Dean and Assistant Dean of Students. Collaborates closely with areas across student affairs such as the Identity Centers, Residential Life, Highlander Student Union, Associated Students, Health, Wellness, and Safety as well as the University of California Police Department. This role must also work well with campus partners across the institution on an array of high-level committees on behalf of Student Life and Student Affairs. This role will provide leadership to the following areas: Orientation and New Student Programs, Associated Students Programming Board, Student Organizations, Fraternity and Sorority Involvement Center, Veterans Resource Center as well as Leadership and Service Programs. This portfolio may evolve in the future. The budgeted salary amount for this position is up to $97,920.

**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. **

Education

Education Requirements

Degree Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

Advanced degree in related area. Preferred

Experience

Experience Requirement

8 – 13 years of related experience. Required

Previous supervisory/managerial experience. Preferred

Special Conditions

Special Condition Requirement

Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) Required

Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours Required

Minimum Requirements

Ability in problem identification, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, persuasion, leadership, and intercultural competence.

Skills in project management, social perceptiveness to be aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization.

Skills in monitoring/assessing people, processes or services, to make improvements.

Strong knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.

Ability to infuse equity and diversity frameworks in strategic planning, programming and staff development.

Ability to stay abreast of emerging best practices and the ever changing student needs in regard to programming and large events.

Ability to assess programing and integrate data in decision making and planning.

Ability to effectively address conflict and work through complex and difficult issues.

Knowledge of Student Developmment theory and its application to Student Life.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of University policies, processes, and procedures.

Knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.

Knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs.

Skills in navigating change and supporting staff through the process.

Ability to create connections with academic partners to ensure a strong working relationship that benefits students holistically.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities’ air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine’s 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.

UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. – U.S. News 2020

UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.

Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. – Business Insider 2019

Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR’s Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. – Center for World University Rankings

UCR’s distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.