Resident Director
- Employer
- Miami University
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Salary
- $37,000.00 - $37,000.00
- Date posted
- Apr 25, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Residence Life
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
$37000
Hours Per Week:40
Job Summary:
The Resident Director is a live-in master's degree-level professional who is responsible for the operation of one or two residence halls, housing between 190 and 450 students. This position requires the Resident Director to reside in their assigned on-campus apartment throughout the term of their appointment. The Resident Director is charged with shaping the environment and experiences of residential students by providing services and programs focused on the Office of Residence Life’s Pillars of Success. This position reports to an Assistant Director of Residence Life. Depending on the size of the residence hall, some Resident Directors supervise a graduate student.
Duties/Physical Demands:
Listed below are both specific job duties of the Resident
Director position as well as minimum professional standards
expected of all Residence Life employees. These responsibilities
encompass student and community development initiatives, both
proactive and reactive, that directly influence the success of our
residential students. They also detail administrative
responsibilities, foundational to this success. Finally, they
delineate behaviors that connote professionalism and a commitment
to the values of the Office of Residence Life.
Community Development
• Cultivate a positive and engaging living environment that foster
a sense of belonging and enables students to build positive
relationships with one another
• Implement and execute programming, some of which may be connected
with living learning community themes, collaborating with faculty
and staff stakeholders and students
• Maintain high visibility and availability, including attending
community events, regularly touring the community, and interacting
with residents
• Know the residents and provide personal, social, academic, and
occupational support and referral
• Utilize institutional data to assess and respond to student
needs
• Serve as the financial, programmatic, and leadership adviser to
the Community Leadership Team
Supervision
• Supervise and train 8-14 resident assistants and possibly 1
graduate assistant
• Host weekly staff meetings to communicate upcoming events,
discuss community concerns, and facilitate professional development
experiences related to the goals of the Pillars of Success
• Conduct weekly or bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with staff
members
• Ensure staff members are appropriately confronting and
documenting behavioral issues and concerns
• Provide regular formal and information feedback regarding job
performance
• Ensure that Resident Assistant duty procedures are followed
• Oversee implementation of programs and strategies that enable
student achievement of the Pillars of Success.
Student Conduct and Crisis Management
• Review all incident reports and police reports (if available) for
incidents that take place in the community and/or involve residents
living in the community
• Respond to residents in need, referring to other professionals,
when appropriate
• Provide leadership during times of crisis in and adjacent to the
community
• Assume shared responsibility for campus-wide on-call duty year
round
• Assist in emergency situations as needed
• Implement Miami University and Office of Residence Life
objectives, policies, rules, and procedures
• Provide programs and other proactive educational interventions to
enhance good decision-making by residents
Professional Development & Administration
• Perform administrative duties associated with summer projects and
assignments
• Report, track, and follow up on maintenance issues with
appropriate building managers, housekeeping staff, and physical
facilities employees
• Serve as the primary contact for parents and family members of
residents
• Serve on a minimum of two department standing committees
• Administer student check-in, check-out, and room changes; assist
with room condition reports and damage billing processes
• Participate in departmental and divisional professional
development activities
• Participate in the recruitment, selection, and training of staff
members for the Office of Residence Life
• Teach First Year Experience Course [UNV 101], or courses
associated with assigned Living Learning Communities, as
needed
Overarching Staff Expectations
• Serve as a role model for all hall staff and residents in
personal and professional behaviors
• Practice ethical stewardship of university resources
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity by promoting and attending
campus & community multicultural events, facilitating
professional development with RA staff, presenting on diversity, or
implementing strategies.
• Demonstrate a consistent willingness to work with individuals
from different race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability,
ideology, religion, and national origin backgrounds
• Create and maintain positive professional relationships within
the department and across the university
• Fulfill other general duties assigned by the Office of Residence
Life, Division of Student Life and/or Miami University
Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires a master’s degree, conferred by the first day of employment as well as the proven ability to effectively work with diverse populations and to supervise staff.
Desired Qualifications:
Master's degree in in education, college student personnel,
counseling or human development.
Post-baccalaureate experience in residence life, counseling,
teaching, and living/learning environments is desired. Strong
administrative and counseling skills are utilized in this
position.
Diversity Statement:
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all.
For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.
EO/AA Statement/Clery Act: Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at (513) 529-2223. Labor Law Posters for Applicants: Miami University is committed to providing up-to-date information from the Department of Labor to our applicants for employment. Here, you will find links to the current information regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Benefits Eligible:YES
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