GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Residence Director, a Staff Assistant position in the APA Unit, provides leadership, direction and coordination to a community in assigned residence hall(s) at Framingham State University in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Residence Director also coordinates and implements residential education initiatives; system wide programmatic functions; manages/supervises residence hall operational processes, systems and functions; supervises residence hall staff, including academic year, summer conference and vacation period staff; provides campus coverage in an on-call capacity; responds to concerns and emergencies, implements student support initiatives, serves as a student conduct hearing officer, and serves on department, Student Affairs, and other University committees and work groups as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

The Associate Director of Residence Life and Associate Dean of Students, Student Life provide direct supervision to the Residence Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

The Residence Director provides supervision to student staff including Administrative Resident Assistants (ARAs), Resident Assistants (RAs), student Mail Handler staff, Security Desk Attendants (SDAs), and vacation, summer or other Residence Life student staff members as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This is a full-time live-on position and, as such, the Residence Director is expected to have significant presence in the residence halls, including on evenings and weekends. The Residence Director is a designated essential personnel staff position.

• Specifically assigned residence hall(s) and on-campus accommodations are subject to change

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree required in related discipline at the time of appointment.
• Two years live-in housing/residence life experience in a college or university setting
• Experience and knowledge working with college programming and resident education initiatives.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Competency in understanding student development, identity development, and higher education research and theories.
• Competency in knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to foster equity and respond to issues of oppression, discrimination and social justice.
• Crisis management skills and experience including ability to remain calm, follow established protocols and use sound judgment in emergency situations.
• Strong conflict resolution and management skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer software applications and/or data management systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in CSP, Higher Education Administration or related field.
• One or more years supervising residence hall staff.
• One or more years' post-baccalaureate experience in residence life or student affairs
• One or more years' experience in student conduct administration.
• Comprehensive understanding of student development research and theories
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, budget management and program evaluation.
• Previous work experience in crisis response and management.
• Experience working with StarRez software solutions.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Portuguese

This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position in the Association of Professional Administrators (APA) bargaining unit with a union title of Staff Assistant. The starting salary range is $40,000 - $43,000. Employment in this position includes a partially furnished on-campus apartment, including utilities.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.