Resident Director

Responsibilities

• Oversees the Resident Assistants (RA) in the planning, administration, execution and assessment of CLP within the living areas.
• Challenges students to initiate and develop healthy interpersonal relationships with their peers.
• Supports and initiates CLP goals, cultural diversity and the University’s mission for spiritual development.

Administration & Supervision

• Serves as the main facilitator and curriculum developer in the CLP.
• Serves on RD committees, to offer input and improvements in specific elements of Residence Life.
• Alternates with other Resident Directors for weekly on-call availability for all campus residents.
• Assists in the selection of new Resident Assistants in the spring.
• Assists in the overall health and safety of students in their living area.
• Mediates conflict between roommates and suitemates to find resolution and compromise for a healthy, respectful living environment.

Mentoring, Coaching, & Role Modeling

• Available to residents for discussion of concerns and problems and appropriately refers residents to proper departments and resources as needed.
• Provides guidance, support, and direction to Resident Assistants.
• Maintains an attitude of discipleship and serves as a support and resource to students in their quest for spiritual growth.
• Models behavior that reflects a commitment to uphold the university standards of conduct in one's own life, on and off campus consistent with the lifestyle expectations of Grand Canyon University students on campus.

Intervention & Accountability

• Understands and can communicate the rationale for University regulations.
• Supports or does not openly disagree with University regulations.
• Serves as a resource and referral support to faculty, staff, parents, and other University constituents.