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St. John's University

Location: JamaicaNY 11439 Document ID: AC364-55JC Posted on: 2019-04-2604/26/2019 Job Type: Full-time

Job Schedule:Full-time
2019-05-26
 

Residence Director


St. John's established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; a graduate center in Hauppauge, NY; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. As noted in our Vision Statement, our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Residence Director

Job Description

The Residence Director works collaboratively with the Residence Life staff and University community to create a positive living learning environment for students consistent with the University's Catholic, Vincentian and metropolitan mission. The Residence Director is a 12-month, live-in position, reporting to the Associate Director, responsible for the overall management of a residence hall of between 200 and 550 students. The primary focus of the position is on developing students through large-scale programming, judicial interventions, and student outreach. The Residence Director oversees the overall facilities management of their building, which includes, but is not limited to, weekly walk-throughs, room change processing, check-ins/check-outs, key system management, and break housing inspections.

The Residence Director supervises a staff of 8-12 Resident Assistants and 1 Senior Resident Assistant. The Residence Director works closely with the Campus Activities, Student Wellness, Judicial Affairs, and Campus Ministry staff to provide a vibrant campus life that complements students' educational experience. Additional responsibilities include serving as a judicial hearing officer, advising hall council, serving in the on-call duty rotation, coordinating departmental projects such as RA Selection and RA Training, and working with the Offices of Facilities and Public Safety to promote student safety. The Residence Director position requires evening work.



Qualifications

A master's degree in higher education or a related field is preferred and prior Residence Life experience is required. Strong supervision, communication, and managerial skills are necessary. Successful candidates will also be student focused, have a collaborative work style, have an appreciation for the Vincentian mission of St. John's University, committed to nurturing living learning communities within the residence halls, and prepared to work with a diverse student population.





Responsibilities


  • Supervision, selection, training and evaluation of student staff of 5 to 12 RAs, including 1 Senior Resident Assistant
  • Plan and facilitate weekly staff meetings
  • Conduct bi-weekly meetings with individual staff members
  • Evaluate staff on semester basis
  • Participate in Resident Assistant recruitment and selection process
  • Facilitate and participate in extensive RA training program, as well as on-going developmental training sessions



Administration/Operations

  • Direct overall management and operation of the residence hall
  • Perform weekday and weekend duty
  • Submit administrative reports and forms (e.g. room condition reports, room change forms, health and safety forms, community development logs)
  • Supervise hall opening and closing procedures at the beginning and end of each semester and during vacation periods and breaks
  • Assist with room selection for returning students and room assignment process for new students
  • Maintain inventories of all residence hall equipment and furnishings
  • Coordinate assessment initiatives to determine student satisfaction
  • Oversee department projects as assigned
  • Conduct weekly building inspections



Programming/Staff Development

  • Supervise staff and Hall Council in outcomes based programming development
  • Provide ongoing development for resident assistant staff
  • Track hall programming efforts in university programming database and master calendar
  • Support and attend University events and programs
  • Supervise living/learning community initiatives as assigned
  • Research and present sessions for Professional Staff Development series
  • Submit a program proposal for regional/national conference or an article for publication
  • Partake in university training and development workshops
  • Attend weekly departmental staff meetings/ SCC meeting
  • Attend bi-weekly 1:1 meeting with Associate Director of Residence Life


Student Conduct

  • Communicate guidelines of conduct that protect the individual student's rights and define student
  • responsibility
  • Serve as initial disciplinary hearing officer
  • Generate related judicial correspondence to residents in a timely fashion
  • Adjudicate judicial cases within 72 hours
  • Advise and support Resident Assistants in matters of conduct
  • Track incident reports and sanctions in university judicial database
  • Consult with Director for Judicial Affairs and Director of Residence Life regarding referrals and other necessary action
  • Enforce University and residence hall policies and coordinate with Public Safety as needed


Hall Council/Residence Hall Association

  • Serve as primary advisor to Hall Council
  • Attend Hall Council general assembly and executive board meetings
  • Meet regularly with Hall Council executive board members
  • Demonstrate support for the RHA and Hall Council as a group by supporting and/or attending programs and events



Miscellaneous

  • Participate in professional staff selection process
  • Maintain close contact with building desk attendants and maintenance staff, and have knowledge of desk procedures
  • Establish regular communication practices with offices such as Public Safety, the Counseling Center, Student Life, and Facilities Services
  • Serve on university committees as assigned
  • Assist with departmental projects and initiatives as assigned by the Associate Directors/Director of Residence Life
  • Other duties as assigned


Compensation:

Competitive salary, 1 or 2 bedroom campus apartment, partial meal plan, competitive benefits package, and tuition remission.

St. John's offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John's performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events.

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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