Residence Hall Director

St Edwards University•Austin, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Edward's University of Austin, Texas invites applications for the position of Residence Director. The Residence Director is a live-in housing professional who serves students living in campus residence halls and apartments. In this position, the Residence Director will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of a residential community. Duties include staff supervision, administrative oversight, student conduct, crisis management, the development of educational, social and personal growth programs, and coaching.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and one year of professional work experience in a college setting or counseling/social services agency OR bachelor's degree and two years as an undergraduate Resident Assistant/Advisor.
Knowledge of higher education, learning and human development theory, and college student development.
Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse student body and staff.
Commitment to the concepts of community, social justice, pluralism, social equity, and the integration of mind, body, and spirit within the context of a liberal Catholic University.
Must possess an unencumbered driver's license
Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Hire, train, supervise and evaluate 8-12 Resident Assistants and 8-10 Office Assistants
Coordinate the administrative functions of a residence hall or apartment complex, which include: office operations, facility management, room assignments, student employment, and budgetary oversight
Provide leadership in promoting an atmosphere within the residential communities that supports academic achievement and fosters responsible decision-making
Coordinate community and student development through service learning initiatives, social and educational programming
Provide advice and counsel for individual students, student leaders, and student groups
Participate in an on-call duty rotation in which student crises are addressed and a follow-up is conducted
Respond to requests and inquiries from university personnel, students, and parents
Other duties as assigned