Student - Resident Director

Position: Student Housing - Resident Director
The Resident Director is a live-in position with duty rotation shared between a team of professional staff members. Responsibilities include community development, building and staff supervision, conduct counseling, crisis interven on and management, and assistance with the programmatic and operational functions for Residence Life and Housing.

Remuneration includes an on-campus apartment, University medical and dental plan, full meal plan with flex cash during the academic year, in-room technology (internet, telephone and cable television), and tuition remission for Rivier University classes (master's degree and certificate programs only).Student/Community Development

* Work with department staff and students to create and maintain a living and learning environment that supports the mission of Rivier University and Residence Life and Housing.

* Actively assist in developing and implementing an intentional community development model that emphasizes student success and inclusive community programming and support.  Attend such events regularly.

* Establish an academic focused environment by creating campus partnerships, implementing initiatives, and providing tools to Resident Advisors that supports student social and academic success.

* Serve as a conduct hearing officer utilizing development conversations and consequences.

* Assist in student leadership development. Be active and visible in support of student initiatives.

* Develop working knowledge of campus and community resources.

* Serve as an educator and general resource in a compassionate manner when intervening with students regarding a variety of issues including college transition, academic and personal experiences, roommate and/or floor conflicts/challenges, and mental health issues.

* Confront behavior that is not appropriate in-residence hall and apartment communities.

* Maintain communication with faculty, staff, and other administrative personnel as needed.

* Participate in an "on-duty" rotation to provide support for students and student staff. Being on duty may require quick on-site response throughout Residence Life and Housing facilities.

Supervision

* Responsible for the training, supervision, and evaluation of student staff.

* Directly supervise and evaluate Resident Advisor staff. (may include summer staff) Hold intentional one-on-one mee tings. Plan and facilitate regular staff meetings.

* Participate in and present training topics for Resident Advisors during fall/winter training and throughout the academic year.

* Serve as a resource on university and departmental policies and procedures.

* Assist in the selection of Resident Advisors.

* Coordinates the recruitment of students for engagement and leadership opportunities.

Administrative Responsibilities

* Meet with supervising Director regularly.

* Attend residence life staff meetings and actively participate in Residence Director and Resident Assistant training.

* Maintain and improve the residence community's physical environment (under the guidance of the department Director). Ensure all safety, security, and maintenance needs are reported to appropriate personnel. Walk through the entire responsibility area regularly and report observations.

* Develop regular communica on practices with custodial and maintenance staff.

* Assist in implementing administrative functions within area (e.g. room assignments, no-shows, room condition records, damage billing) with the Director.

* Perform tasks in accordance with established Residence Life and Housing procedures and deadlines.

* Maintain an inviting office space.

* Assist in the implementa on of all residence hall openings and closings throughout the year.

* Manage duty system for Resident Advisor staff in assigned area.

* Maintain files and prepare required reports.

Department Responsibilities

* Assist the department Director in developing and maintaining departmental processes.

* Participate in specific department-wide commitiees and functions.

* Represent Housing & Residence Life at admission events and orientation.

* Assist in the selection of full-time positions in Housing & Residence Life.

* Assist in the management and implementation of Housing & Residence Life summer operations (conferences, senior program, summer school students).

* Assist in the execution of departmental emergency response procedures.

* Assist Housing & Residence Life in other areas as assigned.

Divisional (Student Experience) Responsibilities

* Represent Residence Life and Housing on University work groups, task forces, and commitiees.

* Assist in student retention efforts.

* Partner with one of the following offices to provide programs and services within assigned area:
Student Engagement, Community and Connections, Campus Ministry.

Supervision Exercised:
Administrative and functional supervision of Resident Assistants and student Desk Assistants.

Supervision Received:
General direction and supervision are received from the Director of Residence Life and Housing.

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