The Assistant Resident Director is responsible for providing services and programs in the area of student development for those students who reside in the Living Learning Centers, while supporting and applying the principles of the University Mission Statement. The Assistant Resident Director will work under the direct supervision of the Assistant Vice President for Residence Life and the Resident Director of the assigned area. *This is a live-in position requiring a flexible work schedule; some weeknights and weekend work required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees the day to day operation of a residence hall and helps to facilitate a safe, secure, and positive living experience for all resident students.
Strives to create communities of faith and learning by coordinating programs for the resident student population in conjunction with the Resident Assistants.
Coordinates the front desk operation including, hiring, training and scheduling of staff.
Responds to emergencies by being on-call at least one night per week and one weekend per month.
Participates in all staff meetings, training sessions, and appropriate University events.
Monitors and reports facilities and housekeeping needs to the Director of Residence Life.
Submits duty reports, weekly reports, occupancy numbers, and any other regular report on a timely basis.
Promotes communication both within the Living Learning Center and with Residence Life staff, other University employees, parents and other interested persons.
Assumes responsibilities for any other task assigned by the Director of Residence Life and the Resident Director, when deemed necessary.
Completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
Previous residence hall administration experience.
Preferred qualifications:
Master’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs, or related field from an accredited institution.
Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Ability to supervise Resident Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Student Aides, and clerical staff.
Considerable knowledge of and appreciation for the objectives and principles of a residential student living program.
Considerable knowledge of the operation of University Residence Halls.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
Sensitivity to the need of each individual to be treated with dignity and respect as it relates to diversity in general and the Mission of the University specifically.
Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).
We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement. Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and furthering its mission.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.