RESIDENTIAL LIFE P r o f e s s i o n a l S t a f f Recruitment Guide Washington University in St. Louis
FROM OUR ASSOCIATIE VICE CHANCELLOR
WELCOME Dear Potential Candidate,
On behalf of the Office of Residential Life and our Professional Staff Recruitment Committee, I want to thank you for your interest in the Residential College/Community Director (RCD) position at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU). We are hopeful this recruitment guide will provide important information for candidates as they consider joining the WashU community. As the Associate Vice Chancellor, I have the opportunity to work with our amazing professional staff who are committed to upholding our mission in support of our students. The mission of Residential Life seeks to provide a safe environment that encourages learning and personal growth in an inclusive community that empowers and challenges our residents. Our department team is essential to achieving this mission. We pride ourselves in knowing our students by their name and individual stories. The RCD is a central member of the Residential Life team. RCDs can expect a commitment to professional development, inclusion and a student-centered approach. A major part of the RCD role is to serve as an educator within their residential college through supervision of the Resident Advisor team and overseeing community development and programming. RCDs have the opportunity to work with graduate fellows, faculty fellows in residence and/or faculty associates. They also play a vital role in supporting students in crisis, serving on our on-call rotation and participating in departmental and university committees. To learn more about our department and the position, please explore this guide and feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions. Go Bears! Kawanna Leggett Associate Vice Chancellor Student Affairs Washington University in St. Louis
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IN ST. LOUIS
FOR ST. LOUIS -ME STATE W O H S
ST. LOUIS POPULATION
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GETTING TO KNOW STUDENTS BY
NAME & STORY OUR 2020-2021 PROFILE
46% Male 54% Female
ETHNIC BREAKDOWN
7,077* Students Enrolled 55% Students of color and international students 12% First-Generation College Student 58% Public 42% Private High Schools 17% Pell-Grant Eligible Total Enrollment
Student Body Diversity Breakdown-Click Here
38% Asian 10% Black or African American 9% Hispanic/Latino 1% Native American/Alaska Native >1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 6% Race/Ethnicity Unknown 44% White "Washu 25% International
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The Division of Student Affairs strives to know each student by name and story. This is to ensure each student’s need is understood and met, that each student is honored for whom they are, and that each student has the space to create their own story.
Facts" Click here Class of 2025 Profile Here
PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES LEARNING AND PERSONAL GROWTH IN AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY THAT EMPOWERS AND CHALLENGES OUR RESIDENTS. CONTINUALLY STRIVE TO IMPROVE OUR SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR STUDENTS AND GUESTS AND REFLECT THE HIGH STANDARDS OF WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS. LIVE. LEARN. LEAD.
View the Residential Life Mission, Diversity, and Sustainability Statement. (Click here)
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LEADERSHIP Kawanna Leggett Associate Vice Chancellor, Res Life, FYC
William Andrews Associate Director of Housing Operations
Allison Schipma Manager of Residential Conduct
Brittany McDaniel Associate Director of Residence Education
Tyler Priest Assistant Director of Residence Education
Brandon Johnson Interim Assistant Director of Residence Education
Zach Santos Assistant Director of Residence Education
Rhonda Kiely Assistant Director of Housing Assignments
Stephanie Weiskopf Associate Director of Residential Faculty Engagement
Vacant Positions: Assistant Director of Residence Education Assistant Director of Residential Operations
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Evan Keil Assistant Director of Off-Campus Undergraduate Student Life
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CENTRAL STAFF Residential Life Partnership:
Scott Wagganer Manager of Housing Facilities and Services
Joyce Markowski Accounting Manager
Rachel Hinnah Residential Facilities Coordinator
Latanya Clifton-Smith Residential Life Accountant
Patti Forrest Residential Life Accountant
Chris Cassidy Housing Assignments Coordinator
Before taking on the AVC role, Kawanna Leggett was the Executive Director for Residential Life. In her new role, she now oversees Residential Life and the First Year Center (FYC). Res Life and the FYC partner frequently in orientation and academic support for our first year residential students.
FYC Justin Linsenmeyer Assistant Director of Housing Services
Sandy Graham Administrative Assistant for Residential Life
Gerri McCottrell Office Assistant /Receptionist South 40
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Debbra Turner Office Assistant and Receptionist - Village
Click here for the FYC New Students Website.
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RESIDENCE EDUCATION MODEL (REM) aspects of The REM allows for each RCD to manage specific of their needs the their community. RCDs focus on meeting tives. residents through unique programming and initia community RCDs are highly encouraged to create their own ely! orativ collab work and tly identity, think independen
Community Responsibility Students will be able to integrate their needs and the needs of others when living in community and translate that to being an active member of their campus, St. Louis, national, and global communities. Value-Centered Scholarship Students will be able to articulate their personal values and be able to activate them in their academic and personal engagement in the community.
Identity Integration Students will learn the multiple dimensions of their identity and recognize the implications of how their identities and differing identities are impacted by larger systems. Holistic Well-Being Students will be able to identify what wellness means for them and implement strategies that support and sustain proactive personal wellness. Click here for more Residence Education Model Information.
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FACULTY ENGAGEMENT The Faculty Associate/Fellows Program emerged in response to the realization that there was a growing gap between faculty members and undergraduate students at WashU. Faculty help improve the undergraduate experience of their students, while students increase the number of quality interactions with faculty outside of academics. I joined this program thinking primarily about what I could bring to the students. In retrospect, that seems silly. I have grown considerably as a result of this job: in my ability to work with groups of people, in my understanding of the university, in my attitudes concerning the undergraduate population, and I my approach to teaching and the value of education. Carl Craver, Park/Mudd Faculty Fellow (2011-2015
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Faculty In-Residence
The Faculty Associates and Faculty Fellows program is rapidly becoming an invaluable staple in the Washington University student experience. By volunteering faculty members are bringing a new sense of accessibility to the often overwhelming world of academia. Students rapidly begin to view their professors as ‘real people. Residential College Director
Before living on campus, I knew students from the brain up. I knew in the classroom. After serving as a Faculty Fellow, I now know the hearts and souls of the students. It has changed the way I teach and advise.” Brian Carpenter, Professor of Psychology, FF (2010-2014, 2017-2019)
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LEARN ABOUT THE TEAM
RCD'S
The Residential College/Community Director (RCD) is responsible for enhancing the quality of life for residential students at WashU through the development of programs and activities which promote learning and foster an inclusive community. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES Supervision of 7-17 Resident Advisors Evaluation and Development of Student Staff Duty Rotation and Conduct Hearings Advisement of College Council Supervision of Graduate Students University and Departmental Committee Opportunities Collaborate with Faculty Associates and live-in Faculty Fellows COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Minimum salary of $45,800 Comprehensive benefits package Live-in agreement with live-in partner and pet considerations Fully-furnished apartment Professional Development Opportunities Professional Development Funds Parking and Metro Pass provided Click here for the Position Description
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“While St. Louis is a smaller metropolitan city, it is one with so much spirit and a rich history! As someone who studied Urban Studies in college, I have particularly enjoyed getting to learn the history of race in this city and how that has impacted what the city looks like today. St. Louis is a place that is easy to engage civically if that is something you are looking to tap into.” —Jordan Cooper
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN
RCD'S
Get a glimpse of a day in the life of Residential College/Community Directors at WashU. The below will depict an RCD day to include duty and conduct, case management and supervision as part of the positions responsibilities.
10:00 am
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1:15 pm
12:00 pm
2:30 pm
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TIME LEGEND 9:00am: Email Response 10:00am: To do list 11:15am: Case Management 12:00pm: Lunch 1:15pm: To do list 2:30pm: Liaison Meeting
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3:30pm: RA 1:1 4:00pm: To do list 4:30pm: RA 1:1 5:00pm: Pick up Duty Phone 8:00pm: Community Program
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MEET THE TEAM OF RES LIFE
RCD'S Fatima Delgado WGE Res College
Austin Quarles UmZee Res College
Conner Hildenbrand Park/Mudd Res College
Rick Cazzato Thomas Eliot Res College
Ajanti George Apt. South Community
Eric Cox LK Res College
John Mitchell Benton Brookings Res College
Loren Berner Apt. North Community
Justin Saelee HIG Res College
Krysta Mahl Lee/Beaumont Res College
Jordan Williams Student Leadership Coordinator for Res Life
Josh Turner Waycrow Res College
Vacant Positions: Residential College Director of JKL Residential Community Director for the Village
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Facilities & Area
Highlights
Picture: Greenway Apartment 3D Model of 3-Person Apartment (Off-Campus)
South 40 Outdoor basketball courts & Swings Sand volleyball court Two Centralized Mailrooms South 40 Dining Facility Student-Owned businesses Hourani Clock-tower Student Technology Center Bicycle Friendly
Northside
Picture: Nemerov Residence Hall Double Suite Floor Plan
Picture: South 40 Swamp Basketball Courts
Minutes from St. Louis Delmar Loop Northside Dining Facility and Market Near Campus Recreational Facility Close proximity to grocery stores
LIVING ON CAMPUS Residential Life houses approximately 5,400 residents in on-campus and off-campus housing options. We are comprised of 10 residential colleges and 3 residential communities affectionately known as the South 40 and the Northside. The South 40 houses primarily first year and rising sophomore students. The Northside and Off-campus houses rising sophomore's, juniors, and seniors.
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TRADITIONS
SOUTH 40
Residential colleges and communities are represented by a crest and traditions. Students feel connected to where they live by uniting over a mascot, community colors, and monthly/annual traditions. Liggett and Koenig Residential College Nickname: LK | Mascot: Lions Room Style: Modern 4-person double suites Traditions: LK's Got Talent | halLoweeK Hitzeman, Hurd, Myers Residential College Nickname: HIG | Mascot: Dragons Room Style: Traditional 4-6 person suites Traditions: HIG Griddles | Alphabet Bowl Shanedling, Dauten, Rutledge Residential College Nickname: JKL | Mascot: Elephant Room Style: Traditional 4-6 person suites Traditions: Elephant Ears | Alphabet Bowl Umrath and Zetcher Residential College Nickname: UmZee | Mascot: Whale Room Style: Modern 2-person double suites Traditions: Whale Waffles | Whale Wagon Lien and Gregg Residential College Nickname: Brookings | Mascot: Bees Room Style: Modern 2-4 person suites Traditions: Brookies | Brinner Park and Mudd Residential College Nickname: ParkMudd | Mascot: Panther Room Style: Modern 4-6 person suites Traditions: Pudd Pies | Panthers Take the Mississippi
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SOUTH 40, NORTHSIDE & OFF-CAMPUS
Residential colleges and communities are represented by a crest and traditions. Students feel connected to where they live by uniting over a mascot, community colors, and monthly/annual traditions. Nemerov and Dardick Residential College Nickname: Waycrow | Mascot: Crow Room Style: Modern 2-4 person suites Traditions: Crow Cakes | Nathan Dardick Visits Danforth, Shepley, Wheeler Residential College Nickname: WGE | Mascot: Walrus Room Style: Modern 2-4 person suites Traditions: WGE Waffles | WGE Mocktails Thomas Eliot and Eliot B Residential College Nickname: Eliot | Mascot: Alligator Room Style: Modern 2-4 person suites Traditions: Gatorsgiving | Sunday Snack Lee and Beaumont Residential College Nickname: LeeBeau | Mascot: Giraffe Room Style: Traditional 2-person double rooms Traditions: LeeBeau Cocoa | LeeBeau Love Week Village Residential Community Nickname: Village | Mascot: Penguin Room Style: Modern 4-person single suites Traditions: Open Mic Night | Milkshake Night Apartments North & South Residential Community Mascots: North - Wolf | South: Sea Turtle Room Style: 1-8 person apartments Traditions: Wolf Talks | Turtle Treats | EOY BBQ
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CAMPUS PARTNERS Internally and externally, Residential Life partners across divisions to support students and their development at WashU. Below are just a few of the campus partners we collaborate with frequently. Health and Sexual Wellness | Collab: Sex in the Dark Habif Wellness | Collab: Counseling and Health Dining Services | Collab: Student Meal Points Campus Life | Collab: Campus Student Organizations Recreation/Athletics | Collab: On Campus Games & Recreation International Student Services | Collab: Onboarding & Programming Student Tech Services | Residential Technology Services Center for Diversity and Inclusion | Collab: Training & Programming First Year Center | Collab: First Year Student Experience and WUSA
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SOMETIMES IT'S BETTER TO...
TAKE A LOOK AROUND Apartment Tour Coming Soon Curious about where you may live? Soon we will have a video tour of an RCD apartment in the JKL Community .
Main Campus Click the image to take a virtual tour of our beautiful campus. The architecture, landscaping, and overall gorgeousness.
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READY TO JOIN? Hello, Thank you for taking the time to read through this guide. We hope that you’ve been able to get a little more insight about who we are, what we value, and what it’s like to work at WashU! We also look forward to hopefully having the opportunity to learn more about you and connect via conversation. There’s much to consider in searching for a new position (and professional home), and if there are questions we can answer to help you in this process, you can email Brittany McDaniel at brittany.mcdaniel@wustl.edu. Best wishes in your search, and Go Bears! Sincerely, Brittany McDaniel
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