Resident Director
Company: Fort Valley State University
Location: Fort Valley
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY: The Resident Director is a live-in professional who
is responsible for the operation of a residence hall, housing up to
190 residents. The Resident Director is charged with shaping the
environment and experiences of residential students by providing
services and programs focused on the best practices in student
housing as well as student development theory. The position reports
to the Associate Director of Housing & Residential Life. The
position will supervise student resident assistants and some
graduate staff.DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:Community
DevelopmentCultivate a positive and engaging living environment
that foster a sense of belonging and enables students to build
positive relationships with one anotherMaintain a high level of
visibility and availability, including attending community events,
regularly touring the community, and interacting with
residentsUtilize institutional data to assess and respond to
students' needsCollaborate with faculty and staff stakeholders to
implement programmatic opportunities, some of which may be
connected with living/learning community themesServe as the advisor
to hall student government boardsSupervisionSupervise up to 8
resident assistants and possible 1 graduate assistantHost weekly
staff meetings to communicate upcoming events, discuss community
concerns, and facilitate professional development experiences
related to the overall student development goals of the Division of
Student Affairs and Office of Housing & Residential LifeConduct
regularly scheduled one-on-one meeting with staff membersEnsure
staff members are appropriately confronting and documenting student
behavioral issues and concernsProvide regular formal and informal
feedback regarding job performanceEnsure that resident assistant
duty procedures are followedOversee the implementation of programs
and strategies the enable student achievement, success and
engagement goalsStudent Conduct and Crisis ManagementReview all
incident reports and police reports (if available) for incidents
that take place in the residence hall and/or involve residents
living within the hallRespond to residents in need, referring to
other professionals, when appropriateAdjudicate student conduct
cases, track sanction completion, refer cases or ongoing situations
of concernProvide leadership during times of crisis in and adjacent
to the residence hall facility and/or community if on-callAssume
shared responsibility for on-call duty year roundAssist in
emergency situations as neededImplement all university, division
and departmental rules, policies, and proceduresProfessional
Development and AdministrationPerform administrative duties
associated with summer projects and assignmentsMaintain up-to-date
student emergency contact cardsReport, track, and follow up on
maintenance issues with appropriate housekeeping and facilities
employeesServe on departmental committees and initiativesAdminister
student check-in, check-out, and room changes; assist with room
condition reports and damage billing processesParticipate in
departmental and division-wide professional development
activitiesParticipate in the recruitment, selection, and training
of staff member, both student and professional, for the
departmentConduct environmental assessments of the entire residence
hall and communicate any major issues to departmental
leadershipOverarching Staff ExpectationsServe as a role model for
all hall staff and residents in personal and professional
behaviorsPractice ethical stewardship of university
resourcesDemonstrate a commitment to diversityAssume an alternative
summer assignment such as orientation, conference housing, staff
training, environmental assessment and/or operationsAbility to
complete other duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:This
position requires a bachelor's degree with a master's preferred in
education, college student personnel, counseling or human
development, or a related field. Successful candidates must be able
to work with diverse populations and supervise staff. The Resident
Director must be able to work independently, demonstrate
initiative, display a strong commitment to student learning,
communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with stakeholders
inside and outside of the university. Individuals in this position
must have the ability and willingness to assume shared
responsibility for residence hall system-wide on-call duty and
respond to crises and emergencies. Strong interpersonal, written,
and verbal communication skills are required.PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS:Post-baccalaureate experience in residence life,
counseling, teaching, and living/learning environments is desired.
Strong administrative and counseling skills are utilized in this
position.Working conditions The incumbent will be required to live
in the residence hall for 12 months per year.Physical
requirementsRegularly required to sit and/or stand, use hands and
fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with
hands and arms; and talk or hear; lift and/or move up to 20
pounds.Occasionally lift 20 pounds overhead and 40 pounds from
waist to shoulderSpecific vision abilities required include close,
distant color visions, depth perception, and the ability to adjust
focusNoise level in the work environment is usually low to
moderate
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