Graduate Residence Director

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Student Well-Being Core

Office of Residence Life

Graduate Residence Director

10-Month Live-On Position/Part Time 

The Graduate Residence Director has the responsibility for a campus residence hall and supervision of undergraduate paraprofessional staff. This position is expected to support the mission of the residence life department as well as the College by being a role model to staff and students, supporting college programs and services, enforcing college policies and procedures, providing leadership during crises, and managing the daily operations of their assigned area.

• Bachelor's degree required
• Enrolled in a local institution's graduate-level program (including, optionally, Ramapo College)
• Strong supervisory skills
• Previous residence life or campus leadership experience
• Previous administrative experience
• Previous experience with Residence Hall operations preferred
• Must live in the provided on-campus apartment

• Employment begins on or about August 4, 2026
• Private on-campus apartment (apartment details vary based on location)
• All apartments include local telephone service, internet access, and cable television connection
• Dining allowance: $500 Ramapo Dollars per semester (used for meals at Ramapo dining areas)
• 10-month position stipend of about $8,000
• Tuition remission (taxable income, used only for tuition & fees) up to $8,000 per academic year (Fall and Spring only) to a local institution's graduate program

• Works to create a community within the assigned residence hall
• Interacts with residents and makes him/herself readily available to all students
• Offers consultations and referrals for students with academic, behavioral, emotional, or physical concerns
• Be aware of college resources to refer students with academic, career, and personal concerns.
• Models appropriate behavior and confronts all inappropriate behavior of residents
• Enforces college and residence life policies
• Mediates student conflicts

• Assists in the supervision of paraprofessional staff in the performance of their duties
• Responsible for ongoing staff development of the para-professional staff
• Responsible for creating a staff team that supports and encourages teamwork and mutual respect
• Assists with the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of RA staff as needed
• Provides ongoing feedback to RA & SARD staff regarding their personal and professional development
• Provides emotional support and motivation for staff members
• Conducts weekly staff meetings and individual meetings with RA staff & DA managers
• Provides leadership during crises

• Approve timesheets/and all student employment hire paperwork
• Maintains a weekly schedule of 20 office hours per week (break times are to be scheduled separately)
• Performs administrative tasks delegated by the Area Director/supervisors
• Assists the Area Director in opening and closing within the assigned residence area 
• Serves as a student conduct hearing officer for minor discipline cases
• Assists the Area Director in the supervision and coordination of bimonthly room inspections
• Keeps communication with student staff as their direct supervisor and holds them accountable 
• Assists the Area Director in keeping accurate information of all residents, including building/area rosters
• Reports needed maintenance and building repairs
• Maintains an accurate key inventory, including the peg system, office keys with staff, and other keys where applicable 

• Meets regularly with the Area Director/supervisor
• Keeps the Area Director/supervisor informed of any issues and/or student concerns
• Monitors floor and building-related issues and reports them to the Area Director/supervisor
• Maintains open communication with the Area Director/supervisor regarding the area of responsibility 
• Relates to other offices
• Collaborates with Public Safety, Facilities, and Housekeeping personnel to assure proper residence hall and office operations
• Works with Public Safety to educate students on safety and security
• Participates in an on-call duty rotation
• Manages other duties as assigned by the Area Director/supervisors