Resident Director & Student Engagement Coordi

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RESIDENT DIRECTOR & STUDENT ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

FLSA Status:

SALARY, EXEMPT

As an exempt employee, the employee may occasionally work beyond standard business hours (40 hours), including evenings and weekends, to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.

Department:

Reports to:

• Dean of Student Affairs
• Director of Student Affairs (Student Engagement duties)
• Residence Life Coordinator (Resident Director duties)

Positions Managed:

• Resident Assistants
• Student Activities Board (SAB) student leaders
• Intramural Student Workers

Under general supervision, this required live-in role leads residence hall operations and student engagement programming. The position recruits, trains, and supervises student leaders; advances connection, belonging, and service; advises SAB; coordinates intramurals; supports conduct and crisis response; and collaborates across campus to enhance student success and retention.

• Lead a staff of Resident Assistants serving approximately 100 residents.
• Recruit, select, train, and supervise Resident Assistants.
• Schedule/supervise RA duty; rotate on-call with RD team.
• Conduct weekly RA staff meetings and one-on-ones.
• Document recurring issues; report to Executive Director of Student Affairs.
• Conduct monthly health and safety inspections with RAs.
• Report Community Standards violations; support conduct processes.
• Assist with monthly in-service trainings for RA staff.
• Evaluate RA performance at least once each semester.
• Respond professionally to emergent situations.
• Attend weekly Student Affairs staff meetings and check-ins.
• Coordinate residence hall programming and community development.

• Create, implement, and assess community service opportunities.
• Develop programs that promote belonging and student connection.
• Partner with student orgs, departments, and Campus Ministry.
• Coordinate student involvement during chapel with the Campus Pastor.
• Co-coordinate the Bethany Day of Service logistics and outcomes.

• Advise the Student Activities Board; select, train, and supervise members.
• Serve as primary staff presence at SAB events.
• Oversee SAB budget, allocations, purchasing, and vendor contracts.
• Attend NACA regional/national conference as budget allows.
• Lead weekly SAB meetings and event planning.
• Plan and implement intramural events throughout the academic year.
• Supervise intramural student workers.

• Maintain 40 office hours weekly in Student Affairs.
• Model professionalism; uphold College policies and confidentiality.
• Recommend policy and procedure improvements.
• Participate in student outreach for mental health and retention needs.
• Support Retention Committee initiatives across activities and residence life.
• Collaborate with campus partners to enhance student success.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other areas to cover absences or provide relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• Experience in residence life and/or student activities.
• Ability to function professionally in stressful, emergent situations.
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work evenings/weekends; participate in on-call rotation.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and writing abilities
• Microsoft Office, computer knowledge, and knowledge of office equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences, including students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, administration, and the community-at-large
• Ability to handle multiple projects/assignments concurrently and be very results-oriented
• Highly…