Director of Residence

Job Summary:

This position will support the Dean of Student Experience to cultivate a vibrant, engaging, and inclusive student experience outside of the classroom for traditional undergraduate students, in accordance with the direction set by the President and in line with the LBC Mission and Promise.

The Director of Residence Life is a professional live-in staff member who participates in fostering a sense of belonging, community engagement, and personal wellbeing within the residence halls, and is active in student care and educational initiatives and strategies. This position oversees the overall planning and management of the residence halls, provides direct supervision to Residence Life staff and residential buildings, and serves as a front-line on call and emergency responder.

As an educator and member of the Student Affairs Staff, this individual will also support the care and spiritual growth needs of students, with special attention to at-risk populations. This position plays a key role in the retention of TUD students.

Personal Qualities – The ability to identify personal strengths, weaknesses, skills and limitations and to use this understanding profitably.

The desire to grow, develop, and mature, both spiritually and professionally.

The ability to create and maintain a Christian professional atmosphere in all internal and external relationships.

A spirit of cooperation and willingness to serve others.

The desire and ability to disciple and mentor students.

A professional appearance.

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in Higher Education or related field preferred;
Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience as a Resident Assistant or Resident Director or related position preferred.

Experience overseeing campus dining, food service operations, or auxiliary vendor contracts preferred.

Growing and dynamic Christian faith which is naturally communicated in words and actions.

Knowledge of student affairs and residence life, and the sense of mission and commitment to the personal development of college students.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to function will in a high paced and at times stressful environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Ability to ethically manage confidential information.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Embrace and advance the College mission and vision as pertaining to this role.

Oversee budget development to steward Residence Life funds for maximum student impact in line with the overall College mission and Student Affairs learning outcomes.

Work closely with leadership to develop and track occupancy and budget projections and forecast future furniture and hall needs.

Develop and implement programs, in alignment with Student Success Outcomes that encourage positive, academically oriented community living.

Residence Life and Student Housing Lead with vision to create a safe and welcoming living-learning environment in the residence halls and campus community that promotes Christ-centered care, student development, belonging, and personal ownership.

Select, train, supervise, and evaluate Resident Directors and Resident Assistants.

When applicable (in the event of staffing changes), provide supervision to assigned Resident Assistant staff, including holding weekly staff meetings and bi-weekly 1:1 meetings with each RA, performance evaluations, etc.

Plan and facilitate RD and RA training and on-going development opportunities.

Collaborate with Student Affairs team members to assign housing for all resident students.

Each semester, set and manage the Residence Life On Call system: develop the On Call RD and Senior On Call schedules and provide On Call training for Residence Hall emergency and crisis response to students.

Develop, communicate, and employ Residence Life and housing policies, procedures, and emergency protocol that supports the overall College mission and Traditional Community Lifestyle Standards and Handbook.

Administer discipline, with a restorative approach, in relation to Residence Life conduct issues.

Residence Hall Operations Develop and facilitate a residential renewal plan that focuses on providing safe, aesthetically pleasing residential spaces that are part of a destination campus philosophy and promote community engagement.

Provide general…