2013 professional housing guide

Professional Housing Staff Recruitment Guide

2013

2013 Professional Housing Staff Recruitment Guide

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Work for Marshall University’s Housing and Residence Life

Dear Prospective Candidate: Thank you for your interest in a position with the Department of Housing and Residence Life (HRL). In an effort to recruit the very best candidates, we have developed this guidebook to provide you information about the recruitment process within Housing and Residence Life and Marshall University, as wellas greater insight into our department.

Working for Housing and Residence Life at MarshallUniversity is a great opportunity for professionals, students,and faculty to put theory into practice in residentialcommunities that are committed to the development and academic success of our students. The Department of Housing and Residence life also places a strong emphasis on the professional development of our staff. This recruitment brochure will provide you with position descriptions, hiring timelines, a summary of our compensation package, and infor-mation about Marshall and the surrounding Huntington, WV community.

We conduct a national search for our professional Residence Directors, graduate Assistant Residence Directors, and our Faculty-In-Residence positions annually and are committed to identifying a culturally diverse and talented pool of qualified candidates to work with Marshall’s students. We will be conducting national searches for these positions annually so look for us at ACPA or NASPA.

Thank you for your interest and please feel free to contact me or visit our website at www.marshall.edu/housing to obtain additional information.

Sincerely,

John F. Yaun

John F. Yaun Director

Department of Housing and Residence Life One John Marshall Drive

Huntington, WV 25755 Phone: (304) 696-6765

Fax: (304) 696-6161

Contact Information If you have any questions regarding the

Department of Housing & Residence Life’s staff opportunities, please contact us at:


Huntington, WV 25755 Phone: (304) 696-6765 Fax: (304) 696-6161

Or visit us online at: www.marshall.edu/housing

Follow us on Twitter: @MU_HRLWe look forward to having you join our Res. Life family!







Sincerely,

John F. Yaun




Fax: (304) 696-6161







If you have any questions regarding the Department of Housing & Residence Life’s leadership opportunities, please contact us at:

Department of Housing and Residence LifeOne John Marshall DriveHuntington, WV 25755Phone: (304) 696-6765Fax: (304) 696-6161

Or visit us online at: www.marshall.edu/housingFollow us on Twitter: @MU_HRL

First Year Res. Halls: @1stYearResHalls







Sincerely,

John F. Yaun




Fax: (304) 696-6161







We look forward to having you join our Resident Life Family!


The Department of Housing and Residence Life will be a catalyst for student success and excellence by striving to create dynamic, supportive, and inclusive residential environments that retain, support, and challenge our students; foster and advance leadership skills, academic success, responsibility, lifelong connections, and important life skills; and where students can achieve their academic and personal goals. We strive to be a residential program that aspires to excellence as a leader in campus living and recognized for our commitment to students, student learning, safe and secure residential facilities, engaging and educating our students outside of the classroom, and creating communities of learners and responsible citizens.

2012 - 13 Residence Director Staff

About Marshall University... Marshall University has a student population of almost 14,000 students (10,000+ undergradu-

ates) with an average class size of 23 students. The Fall 2011 admitted freshman class had an average ACT of 22.1 and an average GPA of 3.3. The university has a diverse student body from 46 states and 47 foreign countries, with a total

minority enrollment of 8.6 percent. Marshall University offers 52 Baccalaureate. 45 Graduate, 2 Ed.S., 5 Doctoral Degree, and one

First Professional degree programs. Marshall is home to 3 freshman residence halls and 7 upper class halls, with a total on campus

capacity of 2,537. Marshall has recently partnered with INTO to increase international enrollment at the university.

What type of special communities does the Department of Housing & Residence Life offer?

Our residence halls feature a variety of housing options for students including traditional and suite style living, with both single and double occupancy rooms. Specialty housing includes Living-Learning Communities (LLCs) and Fresh-men Interest Groups (FIGs).

Are opportunities available for staff to get involved across campus?

Housing and Residence Life encourages their staff members to get involved in other areas around campus. While these experiences can be tailored to your personal interests, it is common for staff members to be involved in the University Week of Welcome, Open Houses, Orienta-tion, and specialized Student Affairs committees.

What professional development opportunities are available at Marshall University?

In addition to traditional funding to attend local and nation-al conferences, staff members are provided with opportuni-ties to attend continued education courses, webinars, and university-wide training efforts. Each staff member works with their supervisor to create a tailored plan to meet their professional development goals.

Hall Type Capacity LLCs

First Year South

Co-Ed Freshman 390 Business, Health

Professions,FYE, Education

First Year North

Co-Ed Freshman 392 Honors, Science,

FYE

Twin Towers East

Co-Ed Freshman 490 First Year Expe-

rience (FYE)

Twin Towers West

Co-EdUpper Class

490 Green, Business,

Science

Buskirk All Female 244 Science,Business

HolderbyCo-Ed

Upper Class 258 NA

GibsonCo-Ed

Upper Class 123 NA

WillisCo-Ed

Upper Class 123 Honors

Wellman Co-Ed

Upper Class 123

Health Professions

Haymaker Co-Ed

Upper Class 123 Greek

City Miles from

MarshallAtlanta, GA 485

Baltimore, MD 415

Charlotte, NC 316

Cincinnati, OH 149

Cleveland, OH 277

Columbus, OH 137

Detroit, MI 336

Dover, DE 497

City Miles from

MarshallLexington, KY 127

Louisville, KY 199

New York, NY 581

Newark, NJ 571

Philadelphia, PA 511

Pittsburgh, PA 278

Richmond, VA 368

Washington, DC 413

Where is Huntington?
















First Year South



First Year North


FYE

Twin Towers East


rience (FYE)

Twin Towers West

Co-EdUpper Class


Science


HolderbyCo-Ed

Upper Class 258 NA

GibsonCo-Ed

Upper Class 123 NA

WillisCo-Ed


Wellman Co-Ed

Upper Class 123

Health Professions

Haymaker Co-Ed


City Miles from


Baltimore, MD 415

Charlotte, NC 316

Cincinnati, OH 149

Cleveland, OH 277

Columbus, OH 137

Detroit, MI 336

Dover, DE 497

City Miles from


Louisville, KY 199

New York, NY 581

Newark, NJ 571


Pittsburgh, PA 278

Richmond, VA 368

Washington, DC 413



MARSHALL UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE

RESIDENCE DIRECTOR Position Description Marshall University’s Department of Housing and Residence Life seeks outgoing, energetic, and skilled applicants for a full-time, live-in professional responsible for one of four residential living communities at Marshall University. Residence Directors are responsible for the daily administration of their community and direct supervision of a team of 14-16 Resident Advisors.

Responsibilities1. Supervision and staff development Jointly oversee one of four residential living

communities composed of 300-500 students Supervise 14-16 student Resident Advisors, one

Assistant Residence Director and 1 - 4 full-time Desk Coordinators

Participate in all staff training and selectionprocesses

Meet weekly with staff members and complete semester performance evaluations

2. Student and Community Development Implement and manage programming and learning

outcomes for the community Facilitate academic initiatives in the community Work with student 1-1 on development issues Assist in roommate mediation and customer service 3. Administrative Tasks Maintain daily office hours and a high degree of

availability to students Conduct judicial hearings with students Maintain student records Participate in on-call duty rotation Conduct all purchasing for hall activities 4. Department Initiatives Participate in departmental committee work and initiatives Assist in strategic planning Assist in campus initiatives, such as Week of Wel-

come, Orientation, and Open House

Serve on university committees as requested 5. Other duties as assigned Conduct opening and closing procedures for

your building Serve on or chair departmental committees6. Summer responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications Completion of Master’s Degree in Higher Education,

Counseling, Student Affairs or related field 1-2 years experience in live-in residential management or similar leadership position(s) Working knowledge of student development theory

and best practices in university housing operations

Application InformationApplications and a CV should be directed by March 11, 2013 to:

Dr. Corley Dennison Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs 110 Old Main Marshall University One John Marshall Drive Huntington, WV 25755

Applications should be received by March 13, 2013. Jana Hovland M.S., R.D., L.D.

Current F-I-R (Nutrition) “The Faculty-In-Residence program benefits students and faculty

alike. Students benefit from a mentoring relationship and often gain confidence to meet with their academic advisors. Interacting with residents helps me to better understand the needs of my students

which makes me a better professor in the classroom.”
























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Preferred Qualifications Full time residence life experience Experience working with a diverse student

population Experience in student academic support

Compensation Full time, 12 month, classified, exempt position:

benefits eligible University Pay Grade 16: $28,821 Position compensation also includes university meal

plan, furnished 1-2 bedroom apartment, internet, ca-ble, and utilities

Application Information Cover letter, resume, and three references should be

received by March 13, 2013. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Position will begin on August 1, 2013.

To apply, please submit cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references to [email protected]

For any questions regarding the position, please con-tact Stephanie Hurley at [email protected]


FACULTY-IN-RESIDENCE Position Description The Faculty-in-Residence (F-I-R) Program sponsored by Academic Affairs, Department of Housing and Residence Life, and the First Year Residence Halls is designed to build connections betweenfaculty and students in a residential setting by having a faculty member live in a residential setting. The presence of a faculty member as a neighbor allows students to share not just a space but an experience with that faculty member. The faculty member is available to students outside the classroom and shares his or her expertise and interests with students in the halls, supplementing the programming and mentoring of the resident advisors. Faculty members will live in one of the First Year Halls, Holderby Hall, or the Commons.

Responsibilities Ability to live full time in a designated apartment in a

residence hall for one academic year Serve as a live-in faculty member assisting/advising

students in several residence halls Build relationships and interact with residents Hold office hours each week in one of the residence

halls (at discretion of dean or department chair) Utilize university dining halls regularly Conduct 4 programs each semester Involve guest speakers and faculty in the halls Attend hall staff meetings & Hall Council meetings Attend relevant sessions of Residence Life Training

in August and January Participate in Week of Welcome activities Be present to greet students during move-in Visit First Floor Meetings in August and January

Expectations Encourage the academic development of residential

students through academic programs, advising students, and other co-curricular activities

Promote an inclusive community where students of all backgrounds feel comfortable and welcome

Maintain a high visibility in the residence hall to encourage informal contact with students

Adhere to the ethical standards of the Department of Housing and Residence Life & Marshall University

Be full-time, tenure track, tenured, or term faculty member at Marshall University

Support the mission of the University, First Year Residence halls, and Department

Compensation Fully furnished apartment Free utilities including water, gas, electric, internet,

and cable 10-meal per week plan to use in University dining

halls weekly Office space in a residence hall

Dr. Shawn Shulenberg Current F-I-R (Political Science)

“To be honest, I was a little worried about crossing the personal and professional boundaries. I remember that when I began

teaching, I was a little terrified to run into my students off cam-pus! However, I soon realized that getting to know my students

better, both inside and outside the classroom, enriched my expe-riences in both places!”

































































ASSISTANT RESIDENCE DIRECTOR Position Description Marshall University’s Department of Housing and Residence Life seeks outgoing, energetic, and skilled applicants for a live in, 10-month graduate assistantship responsible for jointsupervision of a campus residence hall community. Assistant Residence Directors are responsible for assisting professional Residence Directors with daily management of the residence halls.

Responsibilities1. Supervision and staff development Oversee one of four residential living communities

composed of 300-500 students Assist in the supervision of 14-16 student Resident

Advisors in key functional areas Participate in staff training and selection

processes Coordinate staff development efforts2. Student and Community Development Advise student leaders and hall council members Assist in the implementation of community programs Assist in campus-wide academic initiatives Serve as chief hearing officer for visitation issues Plan and implement in-hall academic initiatives 3. Administrative Tasks Maintain daily office hours and a high degree of

availability Maintain student records in conjunction with the

Residence Director Participate in on-call duty rotation Manage in-hall social media efforts Design monthly building newsletter 4. Department Initiatives Participate in at least one Departmental committee Assist in strategic planning Serve on University committees as requested 5. Other duties as assigned Assist in opening and closing of building

Qualifications Completion of Bachelor's Degree One year experience in live-in residential manage-

ment or similar leadership position(s) Enrolled (or seeking admittance) in a Marshall Uni-

versity graduate program Maintain a 3.0 GPA

CompensationThe position includes $9,500 stipend distributed over ten months, partial graduate tuition waiver, furnished on-campus room, all utilities, cable and internet, and a meal plan when dining halls are open. Tuition Waivers will be distributed as follows:

WV

Resident

Metro

(neighboring counties)

Non-WV Res-ident

Full-time

$2,298 $4,242 $6,458

Half-time

$1,150 $2,100 $3,225

Application Information Cover letter, resume, and three references should be received by March 25, 2013. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Position will begin on August 1, 2013.

Applications should be sent, emailed, or faxed For all questions about the position, please contact:to:

Sharon Booth Stephanie Hurley, Selection Coordinator Department of Housing and Residence Life Department of Housing and Residence Life Marshall University Marshall University One John Marshall Drive One John Marshall Drive Huntington, WV 25755 Huntington, WV 25755

304-696-6161 (fax) 304-696-3193 (office) [email protected] [email protected]














WV

Resident

Metro


Non-WV Res-ident

Full-time

$2,298 $4,242 $6,458

Half-time

$1,150 $2,100 $3,225


















WV

Resident

Metro


Non-WV Res-ident

Full-time

$2,298 $4,242 $6,458

Half-time

$1,150 $2,100 $3,225



















































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First Year South



First Year North


FYE

Twin Towers East


rience (FYE)

Twin Towers West

Co-EdUpper Class


Science


HolderbyCo-Ed

Upper Class 258 NA

GibsonCo-Ed

Upper Class 123 NA

WillisCo-Ed


Wellman Co-Ed

Upper Class 123

Health Professions

Haymaker Co-Ed


City Miles from


Baltimore, MD 415

Charlotte, NC 316

Cincinnati, OH 149

Cleveland, OH 277

Columbus, OH 137

Detroit, MI 336

Dover, DE 497

City Miles from


Louisville, KY 199

New York, NY 581

Newark, NJ 571


Pittsburgh, PA 278

Richmond, VA 368

Washington, DC 413

















First Year South



First Year North


FYE

Twin Towers East


rience (FYE)

Twin Towers West

Co-EdUpper Class


Science


HolderbyCo-Ed

Upper Class 258 NA

GibsonCo-Ed

Upper Class 123 NA

WillisCo-Ed


Wellman Co-Ed

Upper Class 123

Health Professions

Haymaker Co-Ed


City Miles from


Baltimore, MD 415

Charlotte, NC 316

Cincinnati, OH 149

Cleveland, OH 277

Columbus, OH 137

Detroit, MI 336

Dover, DE 497

City Miles from


Louisville, KY 199

New York, NY 581

Newark, NJ 571


Pittsburgh, PA 278

Richmond, VA 368

Washington, DC 413








Sincerely,

John F. Yaun




Fax: (304) 696-6161













Sincerely,

John F. Yaun




Fax: (304) 696-6161







If you have any questions regarding the Department of Housing & Residence Life’s leadership opportunities, please contact us at:

Department of Housing and Residence LifeOne John Marshall DriveHuntington, WV 25755Phone: (304) 696-6765Fax: (304) 696-6161

Or visit us online at: www.marshall.edu/housingFollow us on Twitter: @MU_HRL

First Year Res. Halls: @1stYearResHalls







Sincerely,

John F. Yaun




Fax: (304) 696-6161







We look forward to having you join our Resident Life Family!

Professional Housing Staff Recruitment Guide

2013

2013 Professional Housing Staff Recruitment Guide

2013 professional housing guide

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