Resident Director Job West Hartford area,Connecticut USA,Business

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

As a live-in position, responsibilities include evening, nighttime and weekend commitments on a regular basis throughout the academic year, including time reserved for preparatory training. In addition, the campus residency shall serve as their primary residence.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Resident Director

FLSA Classification

FLSA Classification EX

Reports to

Reports to Assistant Director of Residential Life

Salary Range

Salary Range G

Weeks Per Year 52

Work Week

Work Week 40 hours (minimum)

Position Summary

Overall responsibilities are focused on the development and maintenance of an environment conducive to the academic, social and personal growth of residents, individually and collectively. Responsible for the on-site leadership and management of a residence hall/area. Supervises Resident Assistants in the delivery of services and program development. Responsible for a variety of administrative responsibilities pertinent to the daily operation of their residential area, as well as enhancing student development through the residential curriculum, as well as educationally-based conduct interventions.

In all interactions and actions, maintains privacy and confidentiality of records. Responsible for following federal and state regulations as they relation to residential life and DSS functions, as well as University policies and procedures. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (per Clery reporting requirements). Performs all duties in full support of the University’s mission, understanding the positive and effective execution of these duties are instrumental to the education of the University’s students.

Hiring Range

Key Responsibilities

Operational

Collaborates with the Assistant Director of Operations and Housing Operations Manager to execute administrative processes, including but not limited to room condition reports, health and safety inspections, room verifications, and damage billing
Partners with ARAMARK Facilities to resolve facilities related issues and identify building needs.
Submits written reports as required, including but not limited to the following: maintenance reports, incident/referral reports, damage reports, room and lounge inspections forms, housing rosters.
Assists with the development and implementation of strategies designed to minimize vandalism and damage. Provides information for damage assessment, as warranted, to the Assistant Director of Operations.
Ensures that the condition of each room in their residence facility is documented for the arrival, departure (and reassignment, if applicable) of residents, as well as documenting the condition of shared/public space on each floor.
Monitors operation of all common and recreational areas within the residential area (as appropriate), as well as upkeep and service of the laundry room.
Serves as an active leader in opening and closing within the residence halls during vacation periods and at the start and completion of the academic year.
Mediates conflicts among students, especially roommates. Assists, as warranted, with processing housing changes (additions, deletions and reassignments) and student notification of such. Oversees the implementation of roommate agreements at the beginning of each semester.
Assists, as warranted, with Star Rez (the online housing /roommate assignment process for current and incoming resident students) particularly with respect to publicity, educational initiatives and student assistance.
Responsible for oversight and managing of community programming budgets.
Completes weekly visual checks of the residence areas, especially throughout the summer months to help ensure the buildings are ready for academic year occupancy. Primary focus is to identify the critical needs involving housekeeping and maintenance/repairs.
Regularly evaluates and improves operational and…