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The Department of University Housing at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Complex Director (Residence Life Coordinator II, AE046). This is a 12-month live-in position with a start date of Mid-July 2026.

Complex Directors are an integral part of the Residence Life program for University Housing at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Complex Directors oversee all management functions of a residence hall complex including supervision of staff (a graduate Assistant Complex Director, Resident Assistants, and clerical support), advising student leadership groups, facilities management, and crisis response. Complex Directors' primary goal is to work closely with an Assistant Director to create a living, learning community that fosters academic success, embraces pluralism and promotes personal growth in a department that values individual staff members' work/life balance, which is particularly critical for those in live-in positions.

Additional Details:

Additional benefits include a beautifully furnished two-bedroom apartment including washer/dryer, meal plan, reserved parking permit, membership to University Fitness Center, an excellent health/retirement package, and professional development funds. Complex Directors are allowed to have a pet (cats and dogs only.)

Supervision

• Supervise, train, and evaluate a graduate Assistant Complex Director, undergraduate Resident Assistants, and clerical assistants.

Management

• Manage room changes and related occupancy functions using established procedures.

• Maintain accurate occupancy records.

• Assume responsibility for the student conduct process within the hall(s). Meet with students, assign appropriate educational sanctions, and maintain accurate records associated with this process.

• Manage the early alert for academic success retention efforts for your complex which includes using assessment data to implement programs and coordinate academic based interventions and referrals with at risk students identified.

• Responsible for collaborating with the Learning Community office and managing any Residence Life learning community initiatives that may happen in the hall. Note: Not all residence halls have learning communities.

• Coordinate the opening and closing procedures for the residence halls at the beginning and end of each semester and during holiday periods.

• Maintain contact with custodians and maintenance personnel and work cooperatively with facilities staff to report damage, repairs, and replacements occurring within the halls.

• Duties include willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

Advising

• Provide training and resource information to develop and implement programs.

• Participate in leadership programs sponsored by Residence Life.

• Mentor Assistant Complex Director in their work with the Leadership Involvement Team (LIT).

• Advise Homecoming committee members.

Leadership

• Make referral contacts when necessary for students facing academic, personal, or other concerns.

• Instruct a training course for new RAs.

• Utilize student development and learning theories to assist with assessing student needs, setting goals, and implementing and evaluating programs.

• Assume an active role in the planning and production of the annual social justice program, Boxes & Walls.

• Assume an active role in implementing programs which will facilitate the personal and educational growth of residents.

• Participate in the overall administration of Residence Life and University Housing by serving on committees and task forces, attending staff meetings, representing the office as requested, cooperatively assisting colleagues, and assisting with financial management.

• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Assistant Directors, Associate Director of University Housing, or Executive Director of University Housing.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General supervision is received from one of the Assistant Directors of Residence Life or the Associate Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision is exercised over a graduate Assistant Complex Director, Resident Assistants, student clerical
staff, and desk attendants.

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

• May supervise the day-to-day activities of students and/or professional staff and assist with the personnel management allocation plan including hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation

• Serves as a main point of contact for resident support providing mediation and resolution of personal and facility issues

• Plans, implements, and evaluates student programs and initiatives for residence life

• Receives and responds to crisis and student conduct situations according to established policies and procedures

Department:

Th Department of University Housing

Compensation:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary of $43,888 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW SystemEmployee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree is required in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, or related area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous residence hall experience is strongly desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills

How to Apply:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Name and contact information for three professional references

Contact Information:

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu.

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Sandi Peklo

peklos@uww.edu

262-472-5274

To Ensure Consideration:

Applications received by March 22nd, 2026,are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university's 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs - online and in person - from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university's arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities - a priority mission since the 1970s.

UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin's Park Place.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

UW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.