Residence Hall Director
Recruitment Guide
Discover your path at UW-Stevens Point
A WORD FROM
OUR DIRECTOR
Dear Prospective Colleague,
Thank you for expressing an interest in the hall director
position with the Department of Residential Living at the
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. My vision is that
every student ends each school year saying, “This was
the best year of my life, and I wish it wasn’t over.”
At UW-Stevens Point, we encourage our staff and
residents to try new ideas and find ways to improve
their communities. We also take pride in giving our
hall directors a great deal of freedom as well as
support to make their halls a dynamic place to live.
As you look through this booklet, I hope it answers
many of your questions and encourages you to
consider the opportunities Stevens Point has
to offer.
As a department, we know you have some important
career decisions ahead of you. If you feel UW-Stevens Point
will be a good fit for you, we would like the opportunity to
learn more about you through the application process.
Take care and we look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Brian G. Faust
Director
BRIAN FAUST
bfaust@uwsp.edu
Director,
Residential Living
Hometown:
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Undergraduate:
UW-Eau Claire
Graduate:
UW-Platteville
OUR UNIVERSITY
OUR COMMUNITY
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Founded in 1894 as a State Teacher’s College
Stevens Point is located on the banks of
the Wisconsin River, in Portage County,
offering a wide range of recreational
opportunities including the Green Circle
Trail, cross-country ski trails, year-round
fishing on the river and in nearby lakes, as
well as downhill skiing at Standing Rocks
County Park.
BUILDING A SAFE, VIBRANT RESIDENCE
HALL COMMUNITY OF POINTERS
Fall 2015 enrollment: 9,400 students
(48 percent male and 52 percent female)
Student-to-faculty ratio is 22:1 with an average
class size of 28 students
More than 400 faculty/teaching staff
More than 120 undergraduate program
choices with 48 majors and 78 minors, and
13 graduate programs
First-year to second-year student retention rate
of 82 percent
More than 200 student organizations
More than 40 intramural and “club” sports
recognized as one of the best in the nation by
BestColleges.com
Host to world’s largest trivia contest every April
13 residence halls, housing nearly
3,500 students
275-acre nature reserve
The population of Stevens Point is
approximately 25,000 with an area
population of 62,000.
Fostering an inclusive environment
that provides a safe, accessible and
respectful community
Caring for our financial and environmental
resources in a sustainable manner
Cultivating individuals who are responsible
global citizens
The location of residence halls allows
students to blend in with the community.
Ever striving to provide exceptional service
to our students
Police, fire department, hospital, city library,
shopping and the riverfront are all within
easy access.
Applying innovative thinking and actions to
ensure continuous improvement in our halls
and programs
The historic downtown district provides a
number of civic and cultural attractions,
such as the Central Wisconsin Symphony,
city band, community theater and a
farmers’ market on Saturdays.
Encouraging the holistic development
of individuals in their personal and
professional endeavors
Stevens Point has a number of local
eateries in addition to chain restaurants.
UW-Stevens Point is a tobacco-free campus.
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.
STUDENT STAFF POSITIONS
“The students at
Desk manager
UW-Stevens Point teach
The desk manager (DM) is an undergraduate student
who works directly under the residence hall director
and is responsible for front desk supervision,
maintenance reporting, administrative duties
and purchasing hall desk supplies.
me something new each
day, and I love being in a
place filled with learning
and engagement. I am
surrounded by genuine and
authentic students, faculty
and staff who care about
our campus and community.
The combination of all these
things makes UW-Stevens
Point truly feel like my home.”
Community adviser
The two community advisers (CAs) per floor share
floor responsibilities, such as building floor community,
programming, academic mission support, duty rotation,
crisis management, peer advising, social activity
planning and desk responsibility.
Living learning community academic
resource and interest coordinator
The living learning community academic resource and
interest coordinator (LLC ARIC) serves as a peer academic
resource for all members of the living learning community,
helping students focus on a successful transition within
and to the university environment, encourage students to
integrate in-class instruction with out-of-class experiences.
RESIDENCE HALL DIRECTOR POSITION DESCRIPTION
“UW-Stevens Point offers
a holistic view of learning.
We are passionate about
sustainability in all
departments and learning
continues outside of the
classroom in our numerous
clubs, student organizations,
residence halls and student
employment opportunities.
Our school is one that
genuinely cares about the
success and well-being of
students and it is awesome to
be a part of that each day.”
The Residence Hall Director’s primary responsibilities are the welfare and development of the students within the
residence hall. To promote these, RHD’s main responsibilities are:
Administrative/Management
Academic Support
Direct the overall operation of the residence hall
Promote an environment conducive to academic
success, development and learning
Provide vital leadership and communication among
residence halls, the Department of Residential Living,
the Division of Student Affairs and the university
community
Attend regularly scheduled professional staff
meetings, professional development programs and
facilities quad meetings
Maintain regular communication or correspondence
with administrative services, custodial and
maintenance functions, dining services, campus
activities and protective services
Support the academic mission of the university by
helping to establish learning communities in the
residence halls
Assist community advisers (CA) in the assessment of
residents’ academic needs
Interact regularly with faculty mentor and facilitate
student/faculty interactions
Meet with students on academic probation to provide
resources and guidance
Facilitate the resolution of facility concerns,
maintenance, repairs and cleanliness
Counsel students having personal, academic, lifestyle
and career concerns when appropriate
Develop and monitor the hall budgets to ensure
funds are used properly
Supervisor/Adviser
Perform purchasing function for the hall using a
university-issued p-card, Trig’s card, purchase order
or online method; reconcile transactions
Perform duties on one of the following committees:
professional development, staff selection, hall director
marketing and recruitment, student leader training,
social justice issues (other committees created as
needed)
Perform administrative tasks in accordance
with established Residential Living procedures
and deadlines
Participate in an on-call duty rotation for assigned
coverage area in which student crises are addressed
Maintain an accurate record of hall occupancy
at all times, reporting any changes, discrepancies or
concerns to the central office within one business day
Select, train, supervise and evaluate the desk
manager (DM) and community adviser (CA) staff
Supervise and evaluate the living learning
community academic resource and interest
coordinator (LLC ARIC)
Advise hall government and other student
volunteer groups
Plan and facilitate weekly student staff meetings to
coordinate initiatives, information exchange and staff
team development
Meet individually on a regular basis with staff
members to discuss community issues and concerns
as well as monitor progress of the staff member
Create opportunities for team building, interaction
and cooperation between the residence hall staff
and hall government
Analyze and use EBI data to improve the
student experience
Community Development
Coordinate the development of meaningful goals,
programs and policies for the hall to meet the
students’ developmental needs
Encourage residents’ active participation in
hall governance
Communicate, explain and clarify university
and hall policies
Encourage students to assume responsibility for
behavior and decisions affecting their community
Serve as the primary conduct officer for the hall;
adjudicate student concerns and maintain accurate
records utilizing the Maxient system
Maintain a secure, satisfying physical environment
Support and attend activities planned and
implemented by the hall staff and government
Compensation and benefits
• 12-month base salary of $32,000
• Board plan for the academic year
(partial board plan available for
spouses and children)
• Furnished two-bedroom,
air-conditioned apartment
• Department issued iPad
• Full health care benefits (dental
and vision insurance available)
• Domestic partner benefits
• Retirement program benefits
• Pet policy allowing dog or cat
• All-access athletic event pass
Support community development efforts by being
visible within the hall
• Storage room
Foster an environment which promotes and
supports diversity
• Professional development
plan available
• Laundry machines are provided in
apartment storage room
RESIDENTIAL LIVING ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Residential Living is comprised of three functional
areas: administrative services, building services
and community developmental and education.
The administrative services area of Residential
Living is responsible for handling a wide range of
services,including housing assignments, occupancy
reports, purchasing, billing, budget management,
financial reporting, publications, marketing, social
media, contract administration and staff support.
The building services area of Residential Living is
responsible for maintaining safe, attractive, clean,
functional and comfortable residence halls for our
students and staff who reside in them. The
appearance of our halls not only reflects our
maintenance programs, but also how we, as
a department, value our students. Only through
a commitment of regular maintenance,timely
repairs and scheduled cleaning do we deliver
a good impression that lasts.
The purpose of the community development and
education (CD&E) area of Residential Living is to
provide a staff who encourages a positive living and
learning environment, supports students in making
a successful transition to the university community
and assists them in accessing university resources.
Community development and education provides
students in the halls with academic support,
enhanced opportunities for personal growth in
a community that promotes the development of
citizenship, leadership, respect and appreciation
for diversity.
JULIE ZSIDO
KRIS HOFFENBERGER
Assistant Director, Community
Development and Education
Assistant Director, Community
Development and Education
Hometown:
Lake City, Minnesota
Hometown:
Unionville, Michigan
Undergraduate:
Winona State University
Undergraduate:
Northern Michigan University
Graduate:
Eastern Illinois University
Graduate:
UW-Stout
SUSAN MALNORY
MIKE ZSIDO
Assistant Director,
Administrative Services
Assistant Director
Building Services
Hometown:
Beloit, Wisconsin
Hometown:
Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Undergraduate:
UW-Oshkosh
Associates Degree:
Fox Valley Technical College
Graduate:
UW-Oshkosh
Undergraduate:
UW-Stevens Point
jzsido@uwsp.edu
smalnory@uwsp.edu
khoffenb@uwsp.edu
mzsido@uwsp.edu
RESIDENCE HALL DIRECTORS, 2015-2016
NICOLE MEULEMANS
KAYLA PETERS
Baldwin Hall
Burroughs Hall
Hansen Hall
Hometown:
Black Creek, Wisconsin
Hometown:
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Hometown:
Metuchen, New Jersey
Undergraduate:
UW-La Crosse
Undergraduate:
UW-Stevens Point
Undergraduate:
East Stroudsburg University
of Pennsylvania
nmeulema@uwsp.edu
kpeters@uwsp.edu
Graduate:
Kansas State University
DREA TAYLOR
dtaylor@uwsp.edu
ALYSSA BOLANTE
abolante@uwsp.edu
Graduate:
East Stroudsburg University
of Pennsylvania
TIFFANY KOESHALL
tkoeshal@uwsp.edu
PAUL WILLIAMS
p2willia@uwsp.edu
Hyer Hall
Knutzen Hall
May Roach Hall
Hometown:
Town of Rome, Wisconsin
Hometown:
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Hometown:
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Undergraduate:
UW-Stevens Point
Undergraduate:
UW-Stevens Point
Undergraduate:
UW-Eau Claire
Graduate:
UW-La Crosse
Graduate:
UW-Madison
EMILY ZAHASKY
KATHLEEN MACLEAY
MICHAEL HAMILTON
Neale Hall
Pray-Sims Hall
Smith Hall
Hometown:
Black River Falls, Wisconsin
Hometown:
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Hometown:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Undergraduate:
UW-Stevens Point
Undergraduate:
St. Norbert College
Undergraduate:
UW-Milwaukee
Graduate:
UW-La Crosse
Graduate:
Canisius College
Graduate:
Western Illinois University
ezahasky@uwsp.edu
kmacleay@uwsp.edu
m2hamilt@uwsp.edu
ALISON CHAPMAN
KYLE WESOLOWSKI
Suites@201 Hall
Steiner Hall
Hometown:
Luxemburg, Wisconsin
Hometown:
Pulaski, Wisconsin
Undergraduate:
UW-Oshkosh
Undergraduate:
UW-Whitewater
have. Every day I get to work
Graduate:
Western Illinois University
Graduate:
UW-Missouri State University
with and interact with some
achapman@uwsp.edu
kwesolow@uwsp.edu
“What I enjoy most about
working at UW-Stevens Point
is the people and variety
of passions those people
fantastic individuals and
all the time I am learning
new things about what they
are interested in and what
EMILY NORMAN
JENNA FREMSTAD
jfremsta@uwsp.edu
drives them in their work
Thomson Hall
Watson Hall
and studies. I absolutely love
Hometown:
Baraboo, Wisconsin
Hometown:
Pigeon Falls, Wisconsin
moments of conversation that
Undergraduate:
UW-Stevens Point
Undergraduate:
UW-Madison
Graduate:
UW-Milwaukee
Graduate:
UW-La Crosse
enorman@uwsp.edu
reveal a little more about an
individual’s life story.”
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
STEVENS POINT
Residence Hall Director Recruitment Guide
Discover your path at UW-Stevens Point
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UWSPResLiving
715-346-3511
resliv@uwsp.edu
UWSPResLiving
uwsp.edu/resliving
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