Job Title
Resident Director

Job Description
The Resident Director is a live-in member of the University Housing team and is responsible for all aspects of the housing and residence life program in their assigned area. Oversees administration, including training and supervision of staff, programming oversight, policy enforcement, student development, and on-call responsibilities.

Required Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited institution in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Counselor Education, or related field.
Serves on the on-call rotation schedule and must be available to respond 24 hours per day on a 7 days per week basis for student needs and emergencies. This position is required to live on campus on a full time 12 month basis.

Preferred Qualifications
One year of graduate hall director experience.
Experience with Banner Student Information System, Mercury, and Maxient Conduct Management software.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of student development theory, techniques and research.
Knowledge of and ability to manage a student residential area of approximately 400-600 students.
Knowledge of the fundamental aspects of college student intellectual, emotional, and social development.
Knowledge of campus resources used to support the residential program and individual students.
Knowledge of the fundamental indicators of student mental health concerns, substance abuse, and domestic violence.
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
Ability to assume responsibility, work independently, and take initiative.
Ability to work effectively and positively in an environment characterized by change.
Ability to train and supervise others.
Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
Ability to live and work on campus in order to respond to the needs of the department 24 hours per day.
Demonstrated commitment to equity and social justice.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Salary Range
$29,000 - $32,000

Job Duties

Essential Job Duties
•Establishes and facilitates a community environment within the assigned residence hall to promote and enhance students' social, educational, and personal development.
•Designs programs and activities to promote student development and academic success. Oversees administrative functions and conducts tours of all assigned facilities.
•Manages operational functions such as front desk operations, key distribution and collection, damage assessment, reporting and billing, maintenance requests, and hall opening and closing. May supervise Program Assistant.
•Addresses facilities issues that compromise the health and safety of the residents. Reports health and safety concerns to supervisor.
•Participates in recruiting, hiring, evaluating, and training Residents Assistants, desk workers, and full time staff members.
•Interprets and enforces all administrative policies and procedures. Acts as an administrative hearing officer for cases involving alleged student misconduct.
•Responds to crisis and emergency situations in accordance to established procedures. Conducts follow-up and utilizes campus and community resources to address situations.
•Assists with the coordination of programmatic aspects of residential life, including staff recognition and coordination of summer camps and conferences.
•Attends and participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings and one-on-one meetings with Resident Assistants.
•Provides frequent informal communication with Resident Assistants regarding position responsibilities, personal well-being, and academic progress.
•Advises Area Council and other student organizations. Cultivates, coordinates, and assists in the development of student leadership and responsibility through programming and direct involvement with students.
•Serves on an on-call rotation to ensure the safety and welfare of residential students.
•Responsible to maintain all budgets for assigned programs or committees.
•Serves as essential personnel and provides assistance in the event of an emergency on campus.

Other Job Duties

Other Duties
•Serves on committees and represents the Office of Housing and Residence Life ( OHRL ) at community events such as Move In, Eagle Expo, Eagle View Orientation, and Family Weekend.
•Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
PS372P

Open Date
01/16/2018

Close Date
08/20/2018

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicants
Serves on the on-call rotation schedule and must be available to respond 24 hours per day on a 7 days per week basis for student needs and emergencies.



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