Residential Life - Residence Hall Director
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Position Summary
As the primary live-in staff member for a residence hall of up to 450 students, the Residence Hall Director (RHD) is charged with the responsibility to develop a supportive educational environment that fosters learning outside of the classroom, develops students holistically, and supports the academic success and retention of residential students by maintaining a regular presence to their residents and supervising para-professional staff and their efforts. The RHD is an integral member of the Residential Life team; the RHD understands and upholds not only the department's mission, but the University's mission as well and respects its Catholic values and identity.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Engagement in and management of resident student retention efforts
- Directly interact with students and assist with success planning and support
- Maintain visibility and promote individual contact via student-centered office hours
- Utilization of the retention software and cohort retention approaches
Selection, Training, Supervision, and Evaluation of student Resident Assistant Staff
- Supervise & evaluate up to 15 Resident Success Assistants (RSA) and a Senior RSA
- Build staff cohesion via regular supervisory meetings & on-going training
- Oversee Residential Curriculum initiatives aiding in community development
Serve as a local conduct officer and crisis/emergency responder
- Perform conduct hearings for residents in assigned area
- Participation in campus on-duty coverage rotation
- Respond to crisis and emergency incidents in residential facilities
Residence Hall and Departmental Administration
- Prepare and facilitate the opening and closing of residential facilities
- Monitor and track facility and operational needs within residential facility
Additional Position & Departmental Responsibilities:
- Weekly office hours will include at least two days of an 8 hour flexed shift, to include evening hours, as prescribed by supervisor
- Maintain permanent, full-time on-campus residency in the assigned area.
- Must have a valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle.
- Other related responsibilities as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes
- Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Counseling, or related field is required
- One to three years graduate or professional experience in student life. Live-in residence life experience strongly preferred
- Experience with Student Retention software
- Direct experience with retention related efforts and initiatives
- Experience in student development and leadership
- Must have valid driver's license and vehicle for on-duty coverage
Unusual Working Conditions
Will require nights, weekends, and some holiday work hours.
Other details
- Job Family Staff
- Pay Type Salary
- 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA