Director of Housing

Director of Housing

Job ID: 12602

Location: Bellevue College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Position Summary

Reporting to the Dean of Student Life and Leadership, the Director of Housing will be responsible for providing leadership and vision to the Bellevue College Housing department. Department functions of responsibility include residential life; conference and guest housing; occupancy management; academic success initiatives; budget and fiscal management; and short- and long-range planning for additional on and off-campus housing.

The Director of Housing serves in the Student Life Emergency Response duty rotation and supports the operations of the Bellevue College housing department and the student life and leadership unit within the division of student affairs. This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), student conduct officer, and member of the CARE (Concern, Assistance, Resource, and Empowerment) team

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

Position Salary Range: $90,705/year - $131,522/year

The salary will be determined based on candidate's qualifications and related experience. Typically, new hire starts no higher than $100,909/year based on Bellevue College Exempt salary schedule.

We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Generous https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/hr/benefits/ is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.

The employee is scheduled to work 40 hours per workweek. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, which means that you are not eligible for overtime pay.

About The College

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students. The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/futurevision/core-themes/, diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.

For more information, visit https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/facts/.

About the Department

The Bellevue College Housing department was created in Fall 2018 when the first-ever on-campus residence hall was opened to serve BC students. The mission of Bellevue College Housing is to provide "safe, inclusive, and educationally-driven living and learning environments to Bellevue College students through quality facilities, academically-relevant support services, and intentional engagement with staff and resources." The LEED-Platinum certified residence hall consists of 400 bed spaces in a suite and apartment-style and includes plenty of community spaces for studying, meeting, and socializing; interior corridor facility with ample community space, a ground-floor cafe, and a front desk.

The Housing department is comprised of the Director, Assistant Director and student staff (6 to 8 Resident Assistants and student desk staff). Each staff members' role revolves around the overall operation of the on-campus community and works to connect the housing operations with services across campus to positively impact the student experience.

Essential Functions

Organizational Strategy

• Provide leadership to and oversee the development and maintenance of a comprehensive, student-centered on-campus housing program.
• Use sound judgement, data, student development theory and emerging student housing practices to guide the development, operations and planning for student housing at Bellevue College.
• Work collaboratively with staff to develop a positive, comprehensive student living and learning experience.
• Create, implement and evaluate yearly department goals, learning outcomes and resident satisfaction.
• Implement institutional, state and federal policies and regulations as they apply to the department.
• Ensure department protocols align with institutional policies and procedures.
• Maintain service equity for all students and visitors accessing services provided by the Bellevue College Housing department.
• Serve as the on-campus student housing subject matter expert for Bellevue College.

Student Engagement and Education

• Foster an engaged and supportive community environment guided by the values of equity, academic success and leadership development.
• Provide and manage adequate resources to department staff to ensure an active and engaged community of residential learners.
• Support and partner with campus and community resources to maximize on-campus housing benefits and learning opportunities for residents.
• In coordination with department staff, advise and/or support residential student leadership organizations and programs.
• Remain up-to-date on emerging practices for residential life programs on college campuses.
• Use data to inform community programming needs and support department staff in the development, revision and implementation of a relevant and comprehensive residential curriculum.
• In collaboration with Student Conduct, Counseling, and the office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, engage restorative practices, case management best practices and trauma-informed approaches to student incident case management.

Administrative Oversight

• Propose, implement, review and manage department budgets in coordination with the Dean of Student Life and Leadership.
• Remain beholden to the fiscal responsibilities of a self-support, bond-debt obligated student housing program.
• Coordinate residential billing and educate residents on payment processes, deadlines and financial resources.
• Support institutional collections and payment processes in collaboration with Finance and Student Financial Services.
• Coordinate capital projects, equipment purchases, maintenance work orders, room turnover cleaning and other facilities-related activities in collaboration with Campus Operations.
• Coordinate the processing of purchasing and service contracts for department.

Staff Management and Team Development

• Recruit, hire, train, develop, mentor and coach director report staff in alignment with Bellevue College Human Resources.
• Support and develop department indirect reports.
• Facilitate annual performance reviews.
• Plan and lead regular department staff meetings, trainings and in-service opportunities.
• Facilitate an environment for direct and indirect reports in promoting professional development opportunities.
• Resolve employee relations issues and conflicts using Restorative Practices and, when needed, progressive discipline.
• Establish an equitable, safe and positive working environment.
• Plan and support the work of department staff and delegate tasks as appropriate.

Communication and Collaboration

• Collaborate and maintain positive working relationships with critical campus partners, including but not limited to Student Engagement, Student Conduct, Title IX, International Education, Athletics, Disability Resource Center, Public Safety, Campus Operations, Food Services, Finance and relevant academic and co-curricular programs serving residential students.
• Engage with, provide feedback on and enforce college policies and procedures.
• Build and support networks and partnerships between students, faculty, staff and administration.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the Bellevue College community as well as visitors to campus.
• Develop department recruiting and marketing materials, including the housing website, social media and printed documents that clearly communicates the department's functions, protocols, values and goals.
• Support outreach and recruitment activities for the college, division and department as designated.
• Conduct educational workshops, trainings, presentations and other outreach efforts.
• Prepare written reports, including annual department reports, occupancy reports and ongoing budget updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree higher education, student personnel administration or related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in student housing operations.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience supervising full-time staff.
• Experience with fiscal management.
• Demonstrated experience supporting diverse students, faculty, staff, and other community members through a lens of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Effective verbal, written, and customer service communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective leadership skills including ethics and integrity, problem-solving, conflict management, and decision-making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook, PowerPoint.

Position Specific Requirements
This position requires evening, weekend and holiday on-call duties, as well as emergency response to critical incidents in on-campus after hours. CPR/First Aid/AED certification and completion of Title IX, hazing prevention and opioid overdose response trainings will be required within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in student housing operations.
• Experience with student group advising.
• Experience with academic programming and living learning programs.
• Experience with student housing occupancy management.
• Knowledge of current and emerging information technology applications relating to student life and housing.
• Experience in physical plant operations including facility construction, maintenance and repair.

Conditions of Employment

Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.

Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Bellevue College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and your vaccine status will be verified upon hire. Please reach out to the HR Office at mailto:jobs@bellevuecollege.edu if you need information on medical or religious accommodation.

Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:

Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080.

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Reference Check:

Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties.

Other Information

• This position is NOT eligible for relocation allowance.
• This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship for employment-based visa.

How To Apply

Applications received by 05/08/2023 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled.

All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional documents will not be reviewed.) Please review https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/jobs/applying-for-jobs-tips/ before applying. Current Bellevue College employees should apply the position through Employee Self Service.

Required application materials:

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)
• Attach a Resume
• Attach a Diversity Statement (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) that addresses the following: Describe and provide specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, background or philosophy demonstrate your commitment to diversity and equity, and how these prepare you to contribute to Bellevue College
• Complete Job Questionnaires if applicable

Contact:

If you have questions with regards to the application or the hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at 425-564-2274 or email to mailto:jobs@bellevuecollege.edu.

EEO Statement

Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Please see policy 4150 at https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564-2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564-2178, Office B126.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact mailto:hraccommodations@bellevuecollege.edu or 425-564-2271.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4709363

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