Chapman Court Graduate Resident Director

Chapman University Careers•Irvine, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides general administrative and office support within Chapman Court. The Graduate Resident Director will co-supervise, train, evaluate, and support a team of 4-5 Resident Advisors, conducting weekly one-on-one and staff meetings. Responsibilities include assisting with student staff recruitment, selection, onboarding, and training. The position involves participating in an on-call duty rotation to respond to student emergencies, crises, and policy violations, as well as managing student conduct processes through administrative hearings and documentation. The role also entails providing support, referrals, and guidance to students on personal, academic, and community concerns. Additionally, the Graduate Resident Director will assist with occupancy management, room assignments, check-ins, check-outs, and building operations. Health and safety inspections and follow-up on facilities concerns are also part of the duties. The position requires maintaining regular office hours, collaborating with campus partners for student success, and developing educational initiatives and community-building opportunities to foster student development and engagement. Completing reports, maintaining accurate records, and supporting departmental projects are also key functions.

Requirements

Little to minimal prior experience.
Ability to learn support process.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Co-supervise, train, evaluate, and support a team of 4–5 Resident Advisors.
Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings and staff meetings with Resident Advisors.
Assist with student staff recruitment, selection, onboarding, and training.
Participate in an on-call duty rotation and respond to student emergencies, crises, and policy violations.
Manage student conduct processes, including administrative hearings and conduct documentation.
Provide support, referrals, and guidance to students regarding personal, academic, and community concerns.
Assist with occupancy management, room assignments, check-ins, check-outs, and building operations.
Conduct health and safety inspections and follow up on facilities concerns.
Maintain regular office hours and collaborate with campus partners to support student success.
Develop educational initiatives and community-building opportunities that promote student development and engagement.
Complete reports, maintain accurate records, and support departmental projects as assigned.