Resident Director

General Statement of Job The Resident Director provides general supervision of a residence hall complex consisting of resident students including programming advising office management and staff training by performing the following duties This is a live on campus position with housing and parking provided A meal plan is provided when primary dining hall is operating

Specific Duties and Responsibilities Essential Duties Administrative Manage the day to day operations of on campus residence halls Maintain occupancy roster and maintain key control inventory Attend meetings including but not limited to department meetings staff meetings committee meetings and one on one meetings Provides proper coverage of the residence hall by preparing and supervising the scheduling of duty for Resident Assistants student desk workers and all other hall employees under direct supervision Maintain administrative and informational records Complete student account charges for private and public area damages Assists the Director of Residence Life with the administration of summer conferences Ensures accuracy of occupancy records by maintaining hall counts;

processing room assignments and changes for the hall; processing withdrawals from the hall; and completing all required paperwork accurately promptly and in the manner prescribed by the Department of Residence Life Housing and Dining Services Enhances the safety and security of the residence hall by accurately accounting for and distributing keys; promptly processing servicing and repair needs for elevators fire extinguishing systems and building equipment;

conducting periodic fire drills; and by disseminating appropriate information on personal safety fire prevention and emergency procedures Promotes retention of students living in the residence halls by supporting an efficient spring re application process for students returning to the hall and coordinating smooth openings and closings of the residence hall at the beginning and conclusion of semesters and vacations Ensures effective intra departmental communication through written memoranda regular and timely contact with central office personnel and active participation in staff meetings Maintain thorough documentation of all student well being and safety issues Ensures an efficient service oriented front desk and office operation by ordering supplies within the budget guidelines provided maintaining an appropriate supply of forms and providing training and direction to desk receptionists Supervision of Staff Interview select train supervise and evaluate Resident Assistants and other student employees Provides for accurate and timely interpretation and dissemination of information and policies by conducting Resident Assistant and desk staff meetings Hold staff accountable for meeting performance expectations Utilize departmental resources for staff development and training Assists Resident Assistants with the development and implementation of residence hall programs Student Well Being & Safety Provides support and assistance to residents by responding appropriately to all crisis and emergency situations performing necessary action and follow up Serve on an on call duty rotation which may be required on weekends at night holidays etc Supervise 24 hour coverage of area Develop a security program and coordinate emergency procedures ie power outage fire drills medical emergencies bomb threats etc Educate residents about emergency procedures Work collaboratively and maintain appropriate communication with MSSU Police the Office of Student Conduct and Office of Student Affairs Promotes an atmosphere in which due process rights are observed and students are held accountable for their actions and encouraged to make informed decisions by responding to all violations of Residence Life and University policy enforcing Departmental and University policies processing student conduct reports in a timely fashion conducting effective conferences with students and maintaining accurate records with regard to student conduct concerns Complete Behavior and Safety Plans emergency contact notifications and Student Expectations Meetings as appropriate Promotes a positive and supportive environment in the residence hall through daily availability to residents;

counseling individuals who seek assistance or are referred by other staff members regarding academic personal or career concerns; by referring students to appropriate University resources; communicating information about activities and opportunities on campus and in the community; and serving as a liaison between the student and the Department of Residence Life Housing and Dining Services administration Engage family andor other supports in creating success for students Student & Community Development Establish a strong positive learning environment within residential areas and the University community Facilitate the discipline process to serve as an educational tool Serve as a partner in the…