Residence Director

    Highlights

    Purpose of the Position: The Residence Director (RD) is responsible for the programming and administrative management of a co-educational residential community ranging in size from 229 to 416 residents. • Plan, support, implement, and evaluate initiatives that contribute to the overall wellbeing of residents to include educational, social, and developmental growth.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAlabama
    Websiteuah.edu/templates/careers/favicon.ico

    Description

    Purpose of the Position:

    The Residence Director (RD) is responsible for the programming and administrative management of a co-educational residential community ranging in size from 229 to 416 residents. This position has on-call responsibilities and answers to emergency situations.

    Duties/Responsibilities
    Supervision & Student Development
    • Supervise Resident Assistant team to include the communication of expectations, administer accountability measures, and provide on-going professional development
    • Assist the Assistant Director of residence Life in the recruitment, selection, and training of student staff
    • Conduct meetings on an as needed basis with community student leaders to guide necessary professional, social, and personal development
    • Advise a community council
    • Review cases of student misconduct and determine fair consequences at the discretion of the Dean of Students office.

    Administrative
    • Attend meetings as assigned to include weekly staff meetings and bi-weekly departmental meetings.
    • Participate (as directed) in occupancy management for an area of responsibility to include room assignment changes.
    • Manage an area programming budget, and execute the procurement of necessary materials.
    • Facilitate the work of a departmental committee as assigned.
    • Organize and communicate charges for residents for lockouts, damages, and related needs.
    • Monitor area key check-in and check-out processes through regular key audits.
    •Document relevant interactions with students through case management software.
    • Review daily communication logs and follow up with concerns as needed.

    Community Enrichment
    • Plan, support, implement, and evaluate initiatives that contribute to the overall wellbeing of residents to include educational, social, and developmental growth.
    • Execute the department community development model through the support of active and passive programming opportunities.
    • Communicate relevant information to residents.
    • Refer students to campus resources as needed.

    Operations/Facilities Management
    • Execute move-in procedures at the beginning of each semester and move-out procedures at the end of each semester.
    • Collaborate with maintenance and custodial staff to ensure appropriate upkeep of facility

    Emergency/Crisis Response
    • Participate in a 24 hour on-call rotation with other Residence Directors
    •Respond to emergency/crisis situations in area of responsibility during normal business hours and after hours as needed.
    • Collaborate with dean of Students to implement wellness checks.

    Department Representation
    • Represent Housing & Residence Life by actively participating in appropriate campus wide evets and committees.

    Minimum Requirements:

    • Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience
    • 1-3 years of full-time verifiable experience working at an institution of higher education
    • Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
    • Experience with Google Suite is required
    • Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Must possess a valid driver's license

    Desired Qualifications:

    • Master's degree in Student Affairs Administration or a similar field is preferred
    •1-3 years experience in a traditional, on-campus, Housing and Residence Life department is desired
    • Experience with Adirondack Solutions Software is preferred
    • Knowledge of Banner is desired
    • Experience with Maxient is preferred

    Published Salary (if available):

    $35,750 - $43,888