Residence Director

Duties/Responsibilities

• Supervise Resident Assistant team to include the communication of expectations, administer accountability measures, and provide on-going professional development
• Conduct meetings on an as needed basis with community student leaders to guide necessary professional, social, and personal development
• Advises a community council
• Review cases of student misconduct and determine fair consequences at the discretion of the Dean of Students office
• Attend meetings as assigned to include weekly staff meetings and bi-weekly departmental meetings
• Participate (as directed) in occupancy management for an area of responsibility to include room assignment changes
• Manage an area programming budget, and execute the procurement of necessary materials
• Facilitate the work of a departmental committee as assigned
• Organize and communicate charges for residents for lockouts, damages, and related needs
• Monitor area key check-in and check-out processes through regular key audits
• Document relevant interactions with students through case management software
• Review daily communication logs and follow up with concerns as needed
• Execute the department community development model through the support of active and passive programming opportunities
• Communicate relevant information to residents
• Refer students to campus resources as needed
• Execute move-in procedures at the beginning of each semester and move-out procedures at the end of each semester
• Collaborate with maintenance and custodial staff to ensure appropriate upkeep of facility
• Participate in a 24 hour on-call rotation with other Residence Directors
• Respond to emergency/crisis situations in area of responsibility during normal business hours and after hours as needed
• Collaborate with dean of Students to implement wellness checks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience
• 1-3 years of full-time verifiable experience working at an institution of higher education
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Google Suite is required
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Master's degree in Student Affairs Administration or a similar field is preferred
• 1-3 years experience in a traditional, on-campus, Housing and Residence Life department is desired
• Experience with Adirondack Solutions Software is preferred
• Knowledge of Banner is desired
• Experience with Maxient is preferred