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
For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage: For questions on benefits or eligibility, contact our benefits team at 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 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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