Assistant Resident Director

UCLA Assistant Resident Directors (ARD) are live-in, full-time professional staff. Each of our residential facilities is supported by an ARD who is responsible for the general programmatic vision of a community of 500-1000+ students.

ARDs will gain the following skill sets and experiences from their role:

Train, co-supervise and co-advise student positions, such as resident assistants, hall government, student interns, and office assistants.
Serve on a leadership team to build community, manage team dynamics, and coordinate meetings for the student staff team.
Plan programs and events for residents.
Assist with recruitment and selection processes for student and professional staff positions.
Engage in networking opportunities with full-time seasoned Residential Life staff, faculty, and campus partners.
Learn from opportunities for professional development including committee work, and low-level student conduct management.

Qualifications

Competitive candidates will bring to UCLA a passion for working with students, a strong commitment to student development, and excitement for fostering community. Requirements include:

A bachelor's degree is required.
Experience with program development and event & activity planning.
A commitment and willingness to engage in complex diversity issues.
Experience in coaching, mentoring, and/or supervising student staff.
Ability to manage a rigorous administrative workload.
Strong project management skills.
Prior experience in community development, student advising, and counseling is preferred.

Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Compensation and Benefits

Full-Time ARD

Non-exempt, full-time, 40 hours/week.
For self and/or family, furnished single room (pet-friendly) with utilities and internet.
Meal plan provided when UCLA dining is in service.
Departmental-issued cell phone.
Parking allotment, subject to availability, paid for by the employee.
The University of California offers a comprehensive benefits package (chr.ucla.edu/benefits) including medical, dental, legal, life, and retirement plans.
Residential Life offers generous allowances for optional professional development opportunities.

If you have any compensation questions, please contact Human Resources via email at hr@orl.ucla.edu or by phone at 310-825-3401.

How to Apply

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Questions?

For additional information regarding the ARD position, please email ARDRecruitment@orl.ucla.edu.