Resident Director - Residence Life

Duquesne University•Pittsburgh, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Director (RD) provides staff and student development services and programs for students living in an assigned building within a Living Learning Center housing approximately 300 to 1,100 students. The RD reports to the Director of Residence Life, works under the direction of the Director and Residence Life senior staff, and may supervise Graduate Assistants, Resident Assistants, Secretaries, Night Clerks, and Student Aides. This is a live-in position with a flexible schedule that includes some weeknight and weekend work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution in humanities, education, or social studies.
Student personnel or higher education experience, with supplemental knowledge of business operation.
Sufficient higher education administration experience to perform the duties of the position.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of higher education organization and administration.
Knowledge of current trends and legal requirements concerning judicial procedures, student records, student groups, office management, counseling services, and students with disabilities living in residence.
Ability to plan, assign, direct, coordinate, and supervise paraprofessional, clerical, and other staff working in an assigned building.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with University officials, staff, students, parents, and the broader University community.
Effective communication skills, including listening and expressing ideas clearly and succinctly, orally and in writing.
Knowledge of University policies, regulations, and procedures concerning residence living and student life.
Sensitivity to treating individuals with dignity and respect, including in relation to diversity and the University’s mission.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the University’s mission and respect Duquesne University’s Spiritan Catholic identity.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited educational institution in humanities, education, or social studies.

Responsibilities

Administer accountability, hall opening and closing, duty systems, desk operations, damages, keys, visitation, and facilities-request processes.
Assist in designing and implementing selection, training, and evaluation processes for paraprofessional staff assigned to a building.
Develop guidelines and coordinate programs for individual student and community development.
Facilitate policy development concerning students’ rights and responsibilities and resolve student behavioral problems.
Conduct regular staff meetings and programs to provide ongoing in-service training for resident assistants and student aides.
Develop liaison relationships with University departments.
Counsel and advise residents and adjudicate infractions of University and Residence Life regulations.
Promote communication within the residence hall and with people outside the hall.
Attend weekly Office of Residence Life staff meetings and submit weekly reports to the Director of Residence Life.
Assume regularly assigned weekly and/or weekend duty.
Conduct staff meetings at least weekly in assigned buildings.
Maintain office hours Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and at other times as needed.
Uphold Duquesne University rules and regulations and serve as a conduct officer for resident students.
Be available in the residence hall to consult with resident assistants, students, parents, staff, and other University personnel.
Monitor and report facilities, housekeeping, and computer lab needs to the Assistant Vice President for Residence Life weekly.
Prepare monthly crime statistics for the Department of Public Safety.
Participate in Division of Student Life programs and activities.
Maintain residence in the assigned building.
Perform other tasks assigned by the Director or senior staff of Residence Life.