Residential Fellow

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title
Residential Fellow

Position Number
GA352

FLSA
Exempt

Appointment Type
Full Time

Sensitive Position
No

Sensitive Position Statement

A sensitive position requires a fingerprint-based criminal history check. This is NOT a sensitive position.

Campus Security Authority
Yes

Campus Security Authority Statement

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority. A Campus Security Authority (or CSA) is defined as an "official of the institution with significant responsibility for student and campus activities." A CSA is required to immediately report any crime that is reported to them to the University Police who will then review, evaluate, and investigate the reported crime. Annual training is required by the Department of Education for all personnel who have been designated as a Campus Security Authority.

Designated Personnel
Yes

Designated Personnel Statement

This position is a "designated position" meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.

Statement of Economic Interest
No

Statement of Economic Interest Statement

This position does NOT require a Statement of Personal Economic Interest.

Restricted Position
Yes

Restricted Position Statement

A restricted position would be subject to availability of funding.

Chief Objective of Position

Christopher Newport University invites applications for multiple openings of Residential Fellow within the Office of Residence Life and Housing Administration.

The Residential Fellow will support the Office of Residence Life and Housing Administration in its mission to provide on-campus housing that enhances the educational experience for every residential student at Christopher Newport University. Reporting to an Assistant Director for Residence Life, the Residential Fellow will provide ongoing support for all residential students, student staff, and professional staff. This position requires an on-call duty rotation including after hours, weekends, and university holidays/academic breaks.

While serving on call, the Residential Fellow will need to remain within a 15-minute response time from campus with reliable transportation. Additional support may be needed during university holidays/academic breaks in case of emergency. This is a required live-in, 12-month position (June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027). Upon mutual agreement, Residence Life may extend a contract for one additional year (until May 31, 2028).

CNU was recognized by the Princeton Review in several areas:

• Best College Dorms (#4 nationally among public universities and #1 in Virginia)
• The Best 390 Colleges
• Best Mid-Atlantic

Come be a part of the leadership of this award-winning team of professionals!

Work Tasks

Staff Supervision and Development

• Serve as the primary supervisor of their assigned community's student staff:
  Resident Assistants (RAs), Front Desk Assistants (FDAs), and a Senior Resident Assistant (SRA).
• Assist in the planning and implementation of August and January Resident Assistant and Front Desk Assistant Training along with informal training throughout the year.
• Conduct weekly staff meetings for Resident Assistants and individual meetings on a regular basis.
• Conduct monthly staff meetings for Front Desk Assistants.

Residential Experience and Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day operational needs of a designated residential community.
• Plan and execute the Residential Community Connection Plan (residential curriculum) to foster an engaging and educational living and learning environment for staff and students.
• Support student staff members in the planning of programs and events for residential students.
• Advise a Hall Council in the areas of community development and advocacy.

Conduct, Care, and Crisis Response

• Address and mediate conflict involving roommates/suite mates, staff, and residential communities.
• Provide campus resources to students and make referrals to campus resources as appropriate.
• Conduct student care, support, and follow-up in a timely manner.
• Serve on an on-call rotation, providing support to residents and student staff members. On-call includes after hours, weekends, and…