Residence Director

University of Mary•Bismarck, ND

60d•Onsite

About The Position

The Residence Director supervises Resident Assistants, coordinates residential programming, and responds to on-call situations as they arise. In addition, the Residence Director oversees administrative processes within their hall, educates students on community standards, and supports the University's retention efforts by closely monitoring and supporting students in their care. Candidates will be invited to demonstrate a willingness to support the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Prior experience leading students or student groups and the ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of the developmental and formative needs of university students as it relates to the University of Mary's mission and Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine identity.
The ability to serve as an effective leader, role model, and mentor.
A working knowledge of the development and formative needs of university students.
The ability to communicate effectively, to prepare professional reports and documentation, maintain appropriate budget records, and make professional presentations using computers, projectors, and other electronic tools.
The ability to set and achieve goals.
A working understanding of assessment and evaluation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications.
The ability to recruit, train, direct, and supervise student employees.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage and relate effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators as part of a university community.
This position requires a two-year commitment.
Position responsibilities require the appointee to live in a small apartment located within one of the residential facilities that the RD is assigned to supervise.
In addition, the University provides the RD and his/her spouse and minor children with a meal plan with the expectation that the RD will frequently eat meals with students in the Crow's Nest and/or Marauder's Cove.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree in a program that provides a substantial background to understand the developmental needs of university students (e.g., Catholic Studies, Theology, Philosophy, Student Affairs, Higher Education Leadership, Education, Behavioral Sciences).
Prior experience as a Residence Life professional (e.g., Graduate Assistant, Assistant Residence Director or Residence Director). The ability to commit to a minimum of two years in the position if hired.
Upholds and supports the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary
Supports the ongoing implementation of Ex Corde Ecclesiae, the apostolic constitution on Catholic colleges and universities.
Builds a culture of ready and earnest hospitality in the Office of Student Development and throughout the university, in accord with Saint Benedict's admonition that all be received as Christ.

Responsibilities

Supports the implementation of the Student Development Strategic Plan "Made for Encounter"
Hires, trains, supervises, and mentors a team of resident assistants as they develop as student leaders and serve their residents
Identifies, plans, coordinates, and assesses residential programming to meet the developmental and formative needs of residents
Supports the University's student retention goals by closely monitoring the adjustment and progress of residents
Educates residents about the University's community standards and provides for the effective enforcement of community standards
Documents and reports all safety and security incidents and concerns to supervisors
Provides on-call coverage and responds to crisis situations, emergencies, and other urgent situations as appropriate. While on-call, supports the University's vision for dining to ensure we are striving to delight our students and our guests
Provides effective management to ensure that all administrative processes are effectively implemented and completed according to prescribed procedures
Attends residence life staff meetings, meetings with supervisors as scheduled, and leads RA staff meetings, taking appropriate direction to implement policies and procedures
Ensures the University's standards for care of the physical environment of the residence hall are maintained
Serves on university committees, task forces, and other roles as assigned