Resident Director Job Description
Resident Director Duties & Responsibilities
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Resident Director Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Resident Director
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Education for Resident Director
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Employers hiring for the resident director job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Master's and Collage Degree in Education, Counseling, College Student Personnel, Education Administration, Communication, Graduate, Management, Leadership, Counselor Education, Computer
Skills for Resident Director
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Resident Director Examples
Resident Director Job Description
- Maintain appropriate student conduct records and follow-up with students on assigned sanctions
- Maintain accurate budget reports and associated paperwork (e.g., Purchasing Charge Card [P-Card] statements)
- In conjunction with the Office of Environmental Health Safety, assist in the execution of fire drills and health and safety inspections as scheduled by OHRL
- Complete sections of the end-of-semester reports by designated deadlines
- Manage community and roommate agreements for specific buildings, floors, apartments and/or rooms
- Maintain a visible presence in the residence halls as a live-in professional
- Contribute to the expansion of the company’s footprint in Stamford with an eye toward acquisition and organic growth
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- Community development within your area
- Conduct minor judicial meetings
- Bachelor’s Degree and one year of residence hall supervisory experience
- Serve as an on-call campus duty officer
- Administrative responsibilities with the area office and main office
- Assist in development and growth of select departmental initiatives
- Work in collaboration with various campus, and academic offices
- Assisting in overall direction, coordination and evaluation of Resident Services Director services provided to the residents
Resident Director Job Description
- Working open shifts
- Orienting new residents and families
- Managing supplies and ordering stock
- MAR/Cart oversight, monthly POS turnover
- Design and implement a weeklong training program for the Resident Assistants with the help of the full time Residential Education staff
- Provide supervision to the Summer Resident Assistant team, which will include leadership development activities for the team throughout the summer
- Plan and implement Summer Resident Assistant training
- Assist in planning and day-to-day operations for housing functions of the summer extension programs, including housing assignments, check-in/check-out, addressing facilities issues
- Serve as an on-call staff member while summer programs are in session
- Co-supervises the Summer Resident Assistant staff throughout the summer
- 2 Years' experience in an Alzheimer's Dementia Unit
- Current, unencumbered State RN or LPN
- Preferred experience with the Alzheimer's/Dementia population
- Hours include evenings, weekends and holidays
- Live on-campus in an apartment community
- Participate in an on-call duty rotation providing coverage 7 days a week, 24-hours a day, including holidays
Resident Director Job Description
- Limit extended vacations to Summer Quarter, Winter Break, and Spring Break
- Attend all departmental and divisional training sessions and workshops, as required
- During the summer, Berklee hosts approximately 20 small programs and 1 large Five-week program
- Staff may be required to relocate to a different apartment during the summer months and/or for reassignment
- Assists with oversight of Resident Assistants in planning, administration and program evaluation
- Supports efforts associated with academic support, spiritual formation, cultural diversity, emotional wellness, and life planning
- Be an active, participating member of the Residential Life team
- Mentor a team of Resident Assistants (RAs)
- Assist with Residential Life’s RA training and development
- Act as the lead administrator for the annual Resident Assistant (RA) selection process
- One to two years of (within the past 3 years) experience supervising or advising a diverse college-aged student staff or group/club
- Ability to develop administrative systems to accomplish multiple tasks in an efficient manner, set priorities, and work well under pressure of deadlines
- Ability to interact and communicate, orally and in writing, in an effective and approachable manner with students, staff, parents, and faculty from diverse backgrounds
- Current, unencumbered State LPN/RN
- Master's Degree in Student Personnel, Counseling, Education or related field required
- One to three years of post-bachelor’s degree experience in college student supervision, residential life, judicial affairs, orientation, or student activities
Resident Director Job Description
- Strategically seek out ways to collaborate with other departments on campus to offer holistic, educational, and developmental programming for student residents through a variety of seminars, studies, and activities
- Be an active and creative participant in the student conduct process
- Work with appropriate departments on campus to ensure that residents are provided satisfactory, clean, organized, and safe conditions in the residence hall
- Maintain open communication with other departments on campus and refer students as necessary
- Prioritize and complete administrative and operational tasks
- Establish visibility, availability and approachability with students by being present in the apartments and on the main campus
- Work with Office of External Relations to create and maintain positive relationships with private residents living within vicinity of Colony Apartments
- Work directly with Summer Resident Director to oversee summer programming in Colony Apartments
- Additional duties as assigned by the Dean of Students
- Participate in the recruitment, selection, and training of student staff members for the department and their respective community
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing - LPN License
- Minimum of 3-5 years' ALF and supervisory experience
- Meets with students as assigned by RDs/ supervisors for discussion of concerns and problems
- Provides guidance, support, and direction to Resident Assistants during RA Training and throughout the school year
- Meets regularly with supervisor, and RDs to discuss policies, procedures, programs, concerns, resident problems, discipline situations, and personal development issues with students
- 1-2 years of experience in student affairs or other related experience
Resident Director Job Description
- Design and implement quarterly training sessions on-going training and development for student staff members throughout the academic year
- Communicate performance standards to student staff and provide evaluations in a manner that is consistent with department and university timelines
- Complete, properly document, and follow up on any performance improvement requirements, up to and including dismissal, and address grievances
- Develop and implement a community development plan in alignment with the department’s Resident Education Framework
- Facilitate and provide a variety of social, educational, leadership, and involvement programs
- Serve as a resource and referral agent for students’ development needs
- Promote the values of social justice
- Support and meet the needs of all traditionally underrepresented student(s) (e.g., international, Muslim, LGBT students) and assist student staff to do the same
- Manage community and staff development budgets and comply with department and University purchasing guidelines
- Provide leadership to the Community Relations Facilitator (CRF) within their community
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher
- Presents self in a professional manner and reflects the goals and standards of GCU
- Ability to balance administrative and relational tasks
- Or LPN
- Familiarity with State Regulation
- 3-5 years of increasing professional, administrative responsibilities