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Complex Director

Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL, United States


Complex Director Category:

Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions

Department:

UHDS RESIDENCE LIFE

Locations:

Macomb, IL

The Complex Director is an integral part of University Housing and Dining Services at Western Illinois University. Complex Directors oversee functions of residential complex including supervision, community development, administrative, and crisis response. The Complex Director collaborates closely with other members of the University Housing and Dining Service team, numerous Student Services departments, and faculty and staff throughout Western Illinois University.

Responsibilities

Direct supervision of 2-3 graduate assistants

Indirect supervision of 20-30 undergraduate staff members

Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate graduate and undergraduate staff members

Provide leadership in promoting an atmosphere of inclusion for diverse student body and staff within the complex that supports academic achievement and fosters responsible decision‑making

Coordinate community and student development through service learning initiatives, social and educational programming, human issues education, faculty involvement programming, and the development of living learning communities

Provide advice and counsel for individual students, student leaders, and student groups

Educate residents through conduct conferences on the Student Conduct Code and Housing Policies

Coordinate the administrative functions of a residence hall complex, which include facility management, maintenance, information desk operations, student employment, and payroll budget

Provide crisis intervention and emergency response by participating in an on‑call duty rotation for the complex

Ensure effective follow‑up and referrals when necessary

Salary Annual salary of $43,000 - $45,000. Negotiable, commensurate with experience.

Benefits Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). Benefits include:

Health Insurance plans (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP)

Dental Insurance

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

Supplemental Long‑Term Disability (LTD)

Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP)

403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans

457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois. Other benefits available to eligible employees include paid time‑off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA. For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage: https://www.wiu.edu/human_resources/benefits/. For questions on benefits or eligibility, contact our benefits team at HR-Benefits@wiu.edu or by calling 309‑298‑1971.

Job Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel/Higher Education or related field plus previous Residence Life experience; or Master’s degree in any field and significant Residence Life experience by the start of appointment. (Master’s degree must be received by start date of employment.) This is a 12‑month live‑in position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated experience in supervision of staff

Successful administrative experience

Demonstrated commitment to community and student development

Experience in on‑call crisis response management

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree‑granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

Additional Information The Department: University Housing and Dining Services is a nationally recognized housing department with strong commitment to student leadership, student interactions, and student learning. See http://www.wiu.edu/housing for more info.

The University: About WIU. Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU’s traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the W

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