Head Resident

BASIC FUNCTION

The Head Resident participates in the professional on call duty rotation, covering one night per week and one weekend per month. The Head Resident is responsible for all duties necessary for administration of the residence halls within Vermont State University’s academic system and the Office of Residential Life. This is a live‑in position.

• Administrative Functions: Attend staff meetings and training workshops as scheduled by the Office of Residential Life; issue building keys as needed while on duty; perform other administrative duties as assigned.
• Educational Functions: Create a hall environment consistent with the academic and developmental purposes of the University; serve as a resource person for students needing information and support; attend hall programs and educational and social activities while on duty; participate in on‑call duty rotation (experience and time dependent); perform other educational duties as assigned.

Direct supervision is received from the Assistant Director of Residence Life.

• A bachelor’s degree with previous experience working in a residential environment or a combination of education and experience that provides comparable knowledge and skills.

• Knowledge: Understanding of the educational goals and objectives of Vermont State University, including attention to accessibility and diversity, equity, and inclusion; understanding of the psychological and cultural characteristics of economically and educationally disadvantaged students in a rural setting; awareness of developmental, holistic, and proactive approaches to student success.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to meet students where they are, ensure they feel listened to, and help them navigate challenges and concerns as they arise; strong problem‑solving skills.
• Abilities: Demonstrated positive attitude toward Vermont State University and a desire to improve student outcomes with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion; ability to support a diverse community and promote diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment; ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals within the University and collaborate as part of a team; ability to collaborate effectively with college personnel, families/guardians, and external resources;
  
  ability to work weekends and evenings to provide student support outside of normal business hours.

• SCHEDULED HOURS WEEKLY: 10 hours.
• BUDGETED WAGE: $5,000, plus housing.
• EXEMPT STATUS:
  Exempt.
• GRADE: T02.