Resident Director

Stevenson University•Owings Mills, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Residence Life, the Resident Director is responsible for managing the daily operations of the assigned facilities and for providing residents with opportunities that foster a living/learning environment and support the mission of the University. This is a full-time, professional, live-on position. Essential Functions Fostering a sense of community through implementation of the Residence Curriculum learning goals and outcomes. Helping residents to become familiar with and adhere to University rules and regulations set forth in the Student Code of Conduct, Residence Life & Housing Resident Handbook, and Stevenson University policies, and helping them realize the consequences of their behavior. Confronting and documenting inappropriate behavior by residents. Communicating regularly with residents through individual interaction and community meetings. Attending and participating in staff meetings. Maintaining regular office hours in your residence hall and in the Office of Residence Life & Housing suite. Participating in scheduled “duty” coverage rotation. Responding to and documenting personal and medical emergencies. Supervising, training and evaluating Resident Assistants and student staff. Attending Resident Assistant programs. Working in conjunction with SU Campus Safety regarding safety issues. Serving as a conduct hearing officer. Assisting with the opening and closing of the residential facilities each semester and at all vacations/break periods. Responding to issues and concerns raised by students and parents in a manner consistent with the vision of the University and Office of Residence Life. Providing customer service and assistance with daily office operations. Serving as departmental coordinator for various assignments. Maintaining effective communication/working relationships with Facilities staff. Creating an atmosphere that provides support for others, respect for other’s rights, and appreciation for differences among individuals. Maintaining an environment conducive to academic success and students’ personal growth. Acting in a positive, friendly manner while maintaining professionalism and authority.

Responsibilities

Managing the daily operations of the assigned facilities
Providing residents with opportunities that foster a living/learning environment
Supporting the mission of the University
Fostering a sense of community through implementation of the Residence Curriculum learning goals and outcomes
Helping residents to become familiar with and adhere to University rules and regulations set forth in the Student Code of Conduct, Residence Life & Housing Resident Handbook, and Stevenson University policies, and helping them realize the consequences of their behavior
Confronting and documenting inappropriate behavior by residents
Communicating regularly with residents through individual interaction and community meetings
Attending and participating in staff meetings
Maintaining regular office hours in your residence hall and in the Office of Residence Life & Housing suite
Participating in scheduled “duty” coverage rotation
Responding to and documenting personal and medical emergencies
Supervising, training and evaluating Resident Assistants and student staff
Attending Resident Assistant programs
Working in conjunction with SU Campus Safety regarding safety issues
Serving as a conduct hearing officer
Assisting with the opening and closing of the residential facilities each semester and at all vacations/break periods
Responding to issues and concerns raised by students and parents in a manner consistent with the vision of the University and Office of Residence Life
Providing customer service and assistance with daily office operations
Serving as departmental coordinator for various assignments
Maintaining effective communication/working relationships with Facilities staff
Creating an atmosphere that provides support for others, respect for other’s rights, and appreciation for differences among individuals
Maintaining an environment conducive to academic success and students’ personal growth
Acting in a positive, friendly manner while maintaining professionalism and authority