Residence Hall Director
- Employer
- Quinnipiac University
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Sep 9, 2020
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The Residence Hall Director is a 12-month, live-in appointment.
Residence Hall Directors shall maintain as their sole residence the
apartment provided on campus. Residence Hall Directors supervise
8-13 paraprofessional staff members.
Overview:
Quinnipiac University's Department of Residential LIfe seeks
applications for a Residence Hall Director. The Residence Hall
Director is a member of the residential life professional staff and
reports to a member of the senior staff. The Residence Hall
Director is a 12-month, live-in appointment. Residence Hall
Directors shall maintain as their sole residence the apartment
provided on campus. Residence Hall Directors supervise
8-13 paraprofessional staff members. The Residence Hall Director is
responsible for exercising independent judgment and discretion in
the management of a residential area and for the coordination of
one or more of the following responsibilities: summer housing,
early arrivals/late departures/break housing, move in crew, late
night lounge, diversity and inclusion, social media, residence hall
council, web resources, publications/print materials, housing
software projects, and outreach and education for students.
About Quinnipiac:
Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian
institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours
from Boston. The university enrolls 7,000 full-time undergraduate
and 3,000 graduate and part-time students in 100 degree programs
through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education,
Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and College of
Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac consistently ranks among the top
regional universities in the North in U.S. News & World
Report’s America’s “Best Colleges” issue. Quinnipiac also is
recognized in Princeton Review’s “The Best 380 Colleges.”
Quinnipiac has been named a “Great College to Work For” as
determined by a comprehensive industry survey. For more
information, please visit www.qu.edu. An
education at Quinnipiac embodies the University’s commitment to
preparing graduates for 21st century careers and citizenship,
creating an inclusive, excellence-driven community, nurturing and
positively impacting internal, local and global communities and
fostering lifelong connections and success. The University believes
in educating a diverse student body to become valued and
contributing members of their communities through vital and
purposeful educational programs. Students engage with real-world
issues through practice and considering different perspectives. The
University’s innovative curriculum further prepares undergraduate
and graduate students to understand their roles and
responsibilities as members of the Quinnipiac community as well as
the larger national and global communities.
Responsibilities:
Supervise and evaluate paraprofessional staff members
Establish, communicate, and maintain expectations of staff
members according to office guidelines
Assist with the development and execution of a comprehensive
training program for paraprofessional staff
Assist in the development and implementation of the residential
curriculum
Represent the university as the on-call administrator
Implement, interpret, and enforce University policies and
procedures
Serve as a primary conduct meeting officer
Investigate and resolve student grievances
Manage building occupancy and track changes in housing
database
Partner with the Office of Facilities to oversee maintenance of
residence hall facilities
Participate in office processes including but not limited to
recruitment and selection of paraprofessional staff, residence hall
openings, closings, and room selection
Manage individual residence hall budget
Advise and support area councils in collaboration with the
Residence Hall Council
Serve on office and divisional committees as assigned
Participate in seminars, workshops, conferences and regional
professional associations
Assume other responsibilities as assigned
Education Requirements:
A minimum of 2 -3 years of residence hall experience is
required
Post-graduate work experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and/or a
commitment to diversity and inclusion
Supervisory and administrative skills
Experience with creating and executing programs
Independent decision-making abilities
Advanced knowledge of student development and a strong
commitment to the profession
Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects
Required to travel from building to building and between
multiple campuses
Will have 'on-call' responsibilities which require walking up
and down stairs, performing rounds in and outside of the buildings,
and responding quickly and in person to emergencies
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Quinnipiac University is considering only those applicants who
have valid authorization to work in the United States. Quinnipiac
University does not sponsor employment based visas for this
position.
TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, cover letter addressing how your experience supports the requirements of this position and Quinnipiac’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, and contact information for three references on the application form.
Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.
Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration or related field required
TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, cover letter addressing how your experience supports the requirements of this position and Quinnipiac’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, and contact information for three references on the application form.
Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.
Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company
Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational university in Hamden, CT where students engage in an educational experience that’s both personal and challenging from faculty who care deeply about student outcomes. We offer a diverse range of programs and courses, including our industry-leading dual-degree programs, to approximately 6,000 undergraduate and 2,700 graduate, law and medical students.
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