What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residence Director position at Murray State University and Careers?
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities
Position is responsible for working with the Central Housing staff to oversee the overall operation of the residence hall including discipline, occupancy management, maintenance, staff supervision, and desk operations. Supports the Residential College Head and Residential College initiatives.
- Train, supervise, evaluate, and provide support to a staff of Resident Advisors and Desk Supervisors in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Responsible for management of the residence hall(s), including programming, student support and engagement, disciplines, facilities, and occupancy management.
- Oversee a 24/7 desk operation and mailroom in the residence hall
- Serve as the primary judicial officer for student conduct in the residence halls.
- Serve as a member of the on-call rotation for all campus-housing facilities, and as the primary on-call staff member for a designated residence hall, throughout the academic year and including after hours and during breaks.
- Provide crisis support management in collaboration with campus resources.
- Serve as the liaison between the RA staff and the Residential College Council, and work with the College Head as appropriate.
- Participate in Residence Life and Housing committees as appropriate.
- Supervision of Resident Advisors; Desk Supervisor; Day and Night Desk Staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Must be enrolled in a Murray State Graduate program prior to the start date.
- Prior experience in housing and/or residence life.
- Live-in position working in a residence hall. Working 32 hours per week with additional requirements according to departmental need (residence hall opening, closing, training, etc.). Serves as a member of the on-call response team rotation for all housing buildings, one regularly scheduled weekday per week and 2 to 3 weekends per month. Also serves in the on-call rotation during breaks, holidays, summers.
- Some lifting, climbing stairs and walking to do rounds.
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