Residence Hall Director

Qualifications

A High School Diploma is preferred, but not required. Previous experience in working with high school or college students, and previous work experience in Housing and Residence Life are preferred qualifications. Good verbal communication, organizational, and time management skills are also required.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a sense of belonging through various student engagement and student success initiatives within the residence hall.
• Serve as the immediate supervisor for designated Resident Assistants and Information Assistants.
• Prepare the assigned residence hall for all residents to move into before the fall and spring semesters.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records for every student and assigned bed in the residence hall.
• Perform computer skills for duties such as completing reports, reviewing Campus ID card access, and reviewing cameras to bookmark events and report violations.
• Lock and/or unlock and secure the assigned residence hall at specified times.
• Conduct announced and unannounced room inspections and submit maintenance reports after weekly inspections.
• Address any violations of the Code of Student Conduct by documenting the situation and referring the student to the Director of Housing and Residence Life or District Dean of Student Services through a Campus Appearance Ticket and Incident Report.
• Participate in the student's total development by working with the Advising and Retention Center, Student Counseling, Testing, and Disability Support Services, Student Activities, and other offices as needed.
• Facilitate leadership opportunities and support all students in leadership development, specifically leadership events sponsored by Residence Life.
• Contribute to the development and facilitation of the residential curriculum.
• Contribute to recruitment and retention programs and initiatives.
• Aid in the case of emergencies and severe weather with the assigned residence hall.
• Maintain an accurate list of all residents to be utilized in case of fire, tornado, or other emergencies requiring students to evacuate.
• Communicate any student concerns as it pertains to mental health and Title IX-related issues to the appropriate administrators.
• Follow procedures as outlined in emergency NWCC Emergency Response Plan.
• Physical abilities of this position include: ability to communicate professionally both orally and in written form, climb stairs to reach the highest floor of assigned residence hall multiple times throughout the day, walk (inside and outside in the elements of wind, rain, snow, etc.), bend at the waist and/or knees to open drawers, look under beds, etc., arm movement to open closet doors, drawers of chests, and desks, as well as reach arms above head to reach shelves, sitting to view cameras, perform computer work, greet residents, complete paperwork, etc., hand movement to type, write, file, and other clerical duties, speaking to students, guests, and other college officials regarding the policies and processes for students who reside on-campus, including respectful confrontation, ability to view a computer screen for 15 – 30 minutes at a time, and resides primarily in provided housing accommodations while residents are on-campus.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Housing and Residence Life and District Dean of Student Services.