Graduate and Family Living Assistant Director, Community Standards (4553U), Graduate & Family Living- 63104
University of California, Berkeley
Location
Berkeley, CA | United States
Job description
Graduate and Family Living Assistant Director, Community Standards (4553U), Graduate & Family Living- 63104 About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.
The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.
We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , our Principles of Community , and our Strategic Plan .
At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu .
Departmental Overview Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students (AVC/DOS) oversees all student life activities including the well-being, emotional, and safety of students. Graduate & Family Living is a part of the AVC/DOS portfolio. GFL provides critical services to 2500 residents in the family housing unit and approximately 1200 individual graduate students in four graduate student facilities. The GFL team serves as the primary contact for residents and family members in community engagement, wellness, conduct and community standards, critical incidents/emergency response, and safety/security concerns.
Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is: January 4, 2024. Job will remain open until filled.
Responsibilities Supervision and Management:
- Provide direction and guidance to supervisees, including assistance on most complex and sensitive issues.
- Provide supervision, coaching, training, evaluation, and performance management for employees, as well as the design and supervision of professional development plans.
- Recommend hiring and separation of employees when appropriate.
- Conduct regular check-in meetings, staff meetings, and annual performance reviews; make merit recommendations and other recognitions.
- As chair of committees and/or project manager, provide guidance and feedback to staff who may not be direct reports and inform direct supervisors.
Programmatic and Community Development:
- Work with and coach direct reports and other staff to design innovative workshops, develop curricula, and instructional materials.
- Identify and implement innovative and time-tested strategies.
- Ensure staff design, develop, implement, deliver, and evaluate multi-format programs to enhance the learning and development processes of students and family members.
- Create direction, train, and advise on academic success and community development programs for each residential population.
- Ensure learning outcomes and program standards are met and responsive to each population's needs.
- Develop assessment processes for residential programs and activities.
- Use and share data to refresh and improve residential programs and activities on an ongoing basis.
- Recommend modifications to programs to enhance program effectiveness.
Partnerships:
- Establish and maintain partnerships with internal teams including Cal Housing, Facilities Management, Early Childhood Education Programs, and RecWell.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with broader campus and community organizations including Residential Education, Path to Care, Conduct and Community Standards, OPHD, Committee for Student Intervention, AVC/DOS team, Albany and Emeryville city partners, UCPD, and Student Affairs departments.
- Represent GFL on campus committees and work groups.
Crisis Management and Students of Concern:
- Consult with Community Directors (CDs) on assessing crisis situations and provide directions for action to be taken.
- Facilitate conversations with students, staff, administrators, and parents in crisis situations.
- Oversee conduct process for GFL, ensuring timely and thorough completion of conduct processes, including assignment of cases to CDs, consultation on outcomes and oversight of sanction completion.
- Participate in the "administrator-on-call" rotation to provide immediate consultative support to staff managing crisis interventions and resident mental health issues.
- Function as a Campus Security Authority under Clery Act and under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Act (CANRA) to report observed/suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, and elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies.
Leadership:
- Manage, coordinate, and recommend modification of departmental and multi-unit projects and programs in GFL designed to achieve specific goals and enhance program effectiveness (e.g., program administration, Village Resident Association, leadership support, Village-wide programs, campus/community partner collaborations).
- Chair committees and provide structure and direction to members of the group.
- Provide stewardship and strong risk management oversight of university resources.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of student development theories and practice.
- Knowledge of learning theories, advising, and counseling techniques.
- Advance oral and written communication skills.
- Advanced interpersonal skills and intercultural competence, including a demonstrated understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
- Demonstrated experience in decision-making, problem solving, and organizational skills in a student life environment.
- Skills in monitoring/assessing processes or services to make improvements.
- Experience supervising, coaching, and evaluating professional staff.
- Knowledge of risk assessment principles and demonstrated experience in evaluating risk in a student life environment.
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience in several focus areas: counseling, crisis intervention, conflict mediation and de-escalation, student development theory, leadership development theory, child development theory, trauma-informed interactions, student conduct administration, programming, international population support, academic support programing, and safety and security programming.
Education/Training:
- Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five or more years in professional work in campus residential life or equivalent experience.
- Professional experience with graduate student or nontraditional higher education populations.
Education/Training:
- Master's degree in counseling, higher education or student affairs and/or equivalent experience/training.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $92,000,00 - $97,000.00.
- This is a 100%, full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
- This position is exempt and paid monthly.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Conviction History Background This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Mandated Reporter This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.
Driving Required A valid driver's license and DMV check for driving record is required.
Diversity Statement Please include, as part of your application a brief (1-2 paragraph) statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in your professional experience.
Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our UC Berkeley Principles of Community, which states that "every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring, and humane environment in which these values can thrive."
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please see the University of California Discrimination, Harassment, and Affirmative Action in the Workplace policy.
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