Residence Director
About The Position
The Residence Director (RD) is a full-time, twelve-month, live-in professional who reports directly to the Associate Director of Residence Life. The mission of Residence Life at HCU is to develop a community that will enhance the emotional, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual welfare of each student. The Residence Director plays an integral role in accomplishing this mission and cultivating a residential community that honors and glorifies the Lord. The purpose of the RD role is to bring belonging to each student through programming, intentional conversations, enforcing HCU policies, and maintaining a visible presence in their areas. The RD role is essential in fostering a healthy community.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree required
- Exhibit an active Christian faith and support the Universitys Ten Pillars vision
- Have strong interpersonal and administrative skills
- Availability for some night and weekend programming
Nice To Haves
- Masters degree in Student Development, Higher Education Administration, or closely related field preferred
- Prior collegiate residence life work experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Directly supervises and supports 8-12 Resident Assistants and 1 Graduate Assistant
- Manages student care in a residential area (including on-call rotation, emergency responses, advising students, and administrative follow-up).
- Performs administrative responsibilities for the residence hall including management of a budget and organization of housing details.
- Personally engage in discipling Graduate Assistants and RA staff to understand the calling and opportunities of Christian spiritual formation possible within their roles in Residence Life
- Respond to emergencies and crisis situations as part of the admin on-call team
- Oversee and guide Resident Assistants in implementing programs that support student learning within an established programming framework.
- Clearly communicate departmental and university-wide policies to students and staff
- Creates an environment which promotes and fosters living and learning outside of the classroom and supports the vision of HCU and the Department of Residence Life
- Facilitate interviewing and selection process of RA staff
- Facilitates the development of Resident Assistants through Fall training, Spring training, and monthly professional development sessions
- Assists Professional Staff and Resident Assistants in the planning and implementation of tent pole events. (2 each semester)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
