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Job Description:

As the primary live-in staff member for a residence hall of up to 440 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.

Responsibilities Include:

• 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 between 8 and 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
  • Must have a valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle.
  • Other related responsibilities as assigned

Statement of Personal & Organizational Responsibility for Inclusive Excellence

Inclusive Excellence is the recognition that our institution's success is dependent on how well we value, engage, and include the rich diversity of students, staff, faculty, administrators, alums, and surrounding community. It is a mastery of inclusion that fosters a consistent sense of belonging. Inclusive Excellence is aspirational and is the pillar that guides the mission, vision, and function of this unit.

To achieve Inclusive Excellence, our personal and organizational responsibilities are to:

• Actively promote a collegial environment and consciously apply our mission and values to create a culture of inclusion and belonging; a safe space where all may thrive and succeed.
• Participate in educational and developmental activities to increase awareness and competencies of issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; apply that understanding to guide your approach to all aspects of your job and the community as a whole.
• Demonstrate that we are "Stronger Together" as described in the Office for Inclusive Excellence statements.

Knowledge and Skills Needed:

• 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

Additional Information:

Will require nights, weekends, and some holiday work hours.
Includes Fully Furnished Apartment, WiFi and University Benefits package