Resident Director

Point Park University•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Director works collaboratively with other Student Affairs departments, and the University community to create a positive living environment for all students. The primary focus of the position is to develop and supervise the Residence Life Staff as well as over-see the co-curricular programming for their assigned population (either Freshmen or Upperclassmen). The Resident Director works to provide a vibrant campus life that complements students' educational experience. This is a live-on position; a meal plan and apartment are provided.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Two to four years of Residence Life experience
Direct involvement in student supervision
Campus on-call experience

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Higher Education or related field

Responsibilities

Coordinates class specific program model
Supervises 8-15 Residence Life student staff members (Resident Educators)
Serves in the on-duty rotation as an Administrator on Duty
Conducts bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with individual student staff members
Is familiar with and adheres to all University policies and procedures
Assists with planning and implementation of all Residence Life programs
Supports and attends University events and programs
Other duties as assigned
Establishes office hours for availability to residents and staff
Submits administrative reports as directed
Helps supervise hall opening and closing procedures at the beginning and end of each semester and during vacation periods and breaks
Assists with Room Selection for returning students
Coordinates assessment initiatives to determine students' satisfaction
Oversees projects as assigned
Serves on departmental and University committees as assigned
Evaluates student staff on a semester basis
Provides ongoing development for Residence Life student staff and ensures they develop co-curricular initiatives for their communities
Assists with recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation of Residence Life student staff members
Partakes in University training and development workshops
Attends all departmental meetings, including weekly student staff meetings and daily professional staff meetings
Attends weekly one-on-one meetings with the Director of Residence Life
Serves as disciplinary hearing officer for low-level adjudications as assigned by the Student Conduct
Adjudicates judicial cases and generate all necessary correspondence within the directed time frame
Consults with Student Conduct, regarding referrals and other necessary action
Knows Emergency/Crisis Protocol
Assists as directed, in any crisis/emergency situation
Conducts administrative room searches as required
Alerts Public Safety Officers upon hearing of/finding an emergency situation