Resident Director

Resident Director (46 Week Position)

Campus: UMass Dartmouth

Department: Residential Life Office

Pay Grade: 12

Categories: Other Staff Positions, Student Affairs & Services, Residence Life & Housing, Academic Affairs

SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Resident Director is a live-in, 46-week professional position responsible for the overall management and supervision of a residential community. This role requires a thorough understanding of student development theory and the ability to promote a positive, engaging environment for residential students while representing the department and division.

SUPERVISES: Resident Assistant (RA) para-professional live-in staff, work study and other student employees including Desk Attendants (DAs).

EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilizes a working knowledge of student development principles, through direct involvement with students, enhances the development of students and provides general management and supervision for a specified residential community.
• Supervises Resident Assistant (RA) staff and Desk Attendant (DA) staff assigned to area of responsibility, including time reporting and personnel record keeping.
• Builds community by providing and implementing programs based on student needs, through supervision of RA related programming efforts, regular one-on-one meetings with RAs to discuss specific status of assigned residents, conducting student conduct meetings, and supervising a Senior Resident Assistant (SRA) who is primarily responsible for monthly newsletter and advisement of Hall Council.
• Provides direct customer service and responsive communication with students, parents and families.
• Works collaboratively with University academic partners and staff to develop both general and specialized thematic Residential Living-Learning Communities.
• Acts as a general resource person by providing and referring students for additional services with specialized personnel within University departments, and others as needed.
• Administers conduct violation documentation process and enforcement of the Student Code of Conduct.
• Advises residence hall staff in conduct-related matters; serves as a Conduct Conference Facilitator in original jurisdiction disciplinary cases.
• Assumes central office administrative functions which may include serving on or taking a leadership role one or more of the following committees: RA Training (onsite and online), RA Selection, Orientation, Summer Student & Conference Housing, RSA Advisor, Publications, Semester Opening, Programming, In-Service & Staff Development, CARE Team, Quad Fest, Corsair Olympics, Desk Coverage, search and screen tasks, and other activities related to organizational development and assessment.
• Participates in the development and facilitation of RA Trainings and staff development initiatives including the presentation and facilitation of training and planning sessions.
• Maintains an up-to-date inventory of all keys, handles key assignments, orders new keys and requests re-keying of rooms as needed.
• Facilitates occupancy and assignment related tasks within the specified area of residential responsibility including but not limited to residential census, room changes, vacancies, and immunization or full-time status/enrollment compliance.
• Coordinates and expedites general maintenance and housekeeping functions in the residence halls, including supervision, inspection, and expedition of work orders.
• Attends departmental and divisional meetings as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS：

• EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree required
• EXPERIENCE: Previous (over one year) Residence Life experience or comparable responsibility in an educational group living environment. Previous post-baccalaureate experience with staff supervision.
• OTHER: This is a live-in position. 46-week annual contract with 6 weeks off contract primarily between June 1-July 31 each year. Ability to work flexible schedule including some evening and weekend work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS：

• Master's Degree
• Previous experience as Resident Director
• Experience in developing and maintaining Residential Learning Communities or other academic initiatives

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED：

• Working knowledge and understanding of student development, and issues related to college age individuals.
• Ability to communicate professionally with all members of the University Community, including students and parents.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to be a successful post-baccalaureate role-model for undergraduate students striving to reach this same goal.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm and respond effectively in emergency situations.

SALARY：$46,669 - $60,000 UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:

• 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• State Pension Retirement Plan
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans
• Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
• Twelve (12) paid holidays
• Paid personal, vacation, and sick time
• And More

Benefits for ESU Union：ESU Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available. To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current resume and the contact information for three professional references.

Salary : $46,669 - $60,000