Resident Director
Position Summary
Resident Directors (RDs) work with the Residential Services team to foster a welcoming residential environment that fulfills the mission, vision, and goals of the Division of Student Affairs. RDs are 12-month, full-time, master’s preferred, live-in staff members who are responsible for the overall management of a residential community. The RD reports to an Assistant Director in Residential Life. This position includes working with diverse groups of students, staff, and faculty in a competitive academic environment.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Higher Education or similar program
- Must possess excellent interpersonal communication, organization, administration skills and experience as well as a commitment to social justice and student development
- 1-3 years full or part time experience in residential life, housing, student activities, or student affairs
- Supervisory experience of paraprofessional staff in residential life, housing, student activities, or student affairs
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Supervision and Advising
- Directly supervise and facilitate the recruitment, training, and development of 11-18 student staff members, which may include the supervision of a graduate assistant
- Recruit, train, advise, and participate in the development of residential student leaders
Community Development
- Develop an inclusive neighborhood community in a select area of campus consisting of multiple halls housing between 400-800 students
- Develop academically supportive communities alongside Residential Academic Initiatives through co-leading communities with Faculty in Residence (in Residential Communities), engaging with and supporting faculty initiatives in residential colleges, and/or coordinating academic support programs in residence halls
- Develop meaningful relationships with students by providing opportunities for growth and development and by serving as an active presence in the community
- Connect students to campus resources and provide support for those who need additional assistance
- Participate in on-call rotation, serving 2,000-4,000 residential students, and perform student support responsibilities 24/7/365
Administration
- Coordinate overall administrative management of a residential area that may include, but is not limited to: occupancy, facilities, keys, opening/closing, and budget
- Serve on departmental committees
- Utilize technology including, but not limited to: Maxient, When to Work, Microsoft Office, SchoolDude, RMS Mercury, and KeyTrak
Student Conduct
- Serve as a student conduct administrator and adjudicate violations of Residence Hall and University policies and procedures
- Ensure follow through on student conduct related sanctions
Summer Assignments and Collateral
- Partner with Residential Services and Division of Student Affairs office(s) to assist with projects or initiatives for up to 35 hours a week.
- Assist with planning and preparation for professional staff and/or Resident Assistant training
- Serve on Residential Life committees and in a duty rotation
- Coordinate conference operations alongside the Residential Administration team
Additional Duties
Additional opportunities include chairing departmental committees, managing an efficient neighborhood desk, supervising a graduate assistant, advising the Residence Hall Association or National Residence Hall Honorary