Resident Director
Paine College, Augusta, GA, United States
The Resident Director is a full‑time, live‑in position. The Resident Director is charged with shaping the environment and experiences of residential students by providing services and programs focused on the best practices in student housing as well as student development theory. The Resident Director coordinates and supervises all student personnel aspects of one or more Residence Halls and assists in other areas where appropriate.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Responsibleforadministrativemanagementofallstudentaspectsoftheoperationofthe Residence Halls.Workswiththestudents on anindividualandgroupbasis,insuchareasas,programming, supervising anddiscipline
Works with the Director of Residence Life and Physical Plant Staff in establishing and maintaining continuous programs of maintenance, cleaning, and furniture refurbishment
Participates in all in‑service training programs as established by the Assistant Dean of Student Success. These programs are coordinated via Assistant Dean in conjunction with the Director of Residence Life
Supervises the staff of one or more Resident Assistants
Assists the total Residence Hall program through staff committees and individual assignments planned in conjunction with the Director of Residence Life
Serves as a referral agent to other departments, such as the Counseling and Wellness Center, Financial Aid Office, Academic Departments and other special services
Encourages student participation in planning and carrying out a variety of programs through planning committees, interest clubs, and involvement in community activities
Promotes general awareness of Student Success Programs to all Paine College constituencies, i.e., administrators, faculty, staff and students
Attends all scheduled staff meetings
Sorts and distributes incoming correspondence
Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean of Student Success and/or the Director of Residence Life
RESPONSIBILITIES Community Development
Cultivate a positive and engaging living environment that fosters a sense of belonging and enables students to build positive relationships with one another
Maintain a high level of 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 students’ needs
Collaborate with faculty and staff stakeholders to implement programmatic opportunities, some of which may relate to living/learning community themes
Supervision
Supervise up to 4 Resident Assistants
Host weekly staff meetings to communicate upcoming events, discuss community concerns, and facilitate professional development experiences related to the overall student development goals of the Division of Student Success and Office of Resident Life
Conduct regularly scheduled one‑on‑one meetings with staff members
Ensure staff members are appropriately confronting and documenting student behavioral issues and concerns
Provide regular formal and informal feedback regarding job performance
Oversee the implementation of programs and strategies that enable student achievement, success, and engagement goals
Student Conduct and Crisis Management
Review all incident reports and police reports (if available) for incidents that take place in the residence hall and/or involve residents living within the hall
Respond to residents in need, referring to other professionals, when appropriate
Adjudicate student conduct cases, track sanction completion, refer cases or ongoing situations of concern
Provide leadership during times of crisis in and adjacent to the residence hall facility and/or community if on‑call
Assume shared responsibility for on‑call duty year‑round
Assist in emergencies as neededImplement all university, division, and departmental rules, policies, and procedures
Provide programs and other proactive educational interventions to enhance good decision‑making by residents
Professional Development and Administration
Perform administrative duties associated with check‑in, check‑out, reports, surveys, and other assigned tasks
Report, track, and follow up on maintenance issues with appropriate housekeeping and facilities employees
Serve on departmental committees and initiatives
Administer student check‑in, check‑out, and room changes; assist with room condition reports and damage disciplinary charges
Participate in departmental and division‑wide professional development activities
Participate in the recruitment, selection, and training of staff members, both student and professional, for the department
Conduct environmental assessments of the entire residence hall and communicate any major issues to departmental leadership
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
Create and maintain positive professional relationships within the department and across the university
Assume an alternative summer assignment such as orientation, conference housing, staff training, environmental assessment, and/or operations.
Attend enrollment sessions to recruit prospective students into University Housing.
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Good writing, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, planning, records management, and general administration.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to, computers, telephone systems, typewriters, calculators, copiers and facsimile machines.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Qualifications
Associate or Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
Previous Residential Live‑In Management Experience (Preferred)
Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the college’s evaluation instrument for faculty/staff.
Physical Requirements
0-24%
25%-49%
50%-74%
75%-100%
Must be able to read reports and use computer
Hearing Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co‑workers
Standing/Walking/Mobility Must be able to stand to open files and operate office machines; mobility between departments and to attend meetings of employees and managers.
Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling X
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing X
Dexterity/Grasping/Feeling Must be able to write, type and use phone system
Physical Dimensions Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 5 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Note The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Paine College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmitive Action employer.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Responsibleforadministrativemanagementofallstudentaspectsoftheoperationofthe Residence Halls.Workswiththestudents on anindividualandgroupbasis,insuchareasas,programming, supervising anddiscipline
Works with the Director of Residence Life and Physical Plant Staff in establishing and maintaining continuous programs of maintenance, cleaning, and furniture refurbishment
Participates in all in‑service training programs as established by the Assistant Dean of Student Success. These programs are coordinated via Assistant Dean in conjunction with the Director of Residence Life
Supervises the staff of one or more Resident Assistants
Assists the total Residence Hall program through staff committees and individual assignments planned in conjunction with the Director of Residence Life
Serves as a referral agent to other departments, such as the Counseling and Wellness Center, Financial Aid Office, Academic Departments and other special services
Encourages student participation in planning and carrying out a variety of programs through planning committees, interest clubs, and involvement in community activities
Promotes general awareness of Student Success Programs to all Paine College constituencies, i.e., administrators, faculty, staff and students
Attends all scheduled staff meetings
Sorts and distributes incoming correspondence
Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean of Student Success and/or the Director of Residence Life
RESPONSIBILITIES Community Development
Cultivate a positive and engaging living environment that fosters a sense of belonging and enables students to build positive relationships with one another
Maintain a high level of 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 students’ needs
Collaborate with faculty and staff stakeholders to implement programmatic opportunities, some of which may relate to living/learning community themes
Supervision
Supervise up to 4 Resident Assistants
Host weekly staff meetings to communicate upcoming events, discuss community concerns, and facilitate professional development experiences related to the overall student development goals of the Division of Student Success and Office of Resident Life
Conduct regularly scheduled one‑on‑one meetings with staff members
Ensure staff members are appropriately confronting and documenting student behavioral issues and concerns
Provide regular formal and informal feedback regarding job performance
Oversee the implementation of programs and strategies that enable student achievement, success, and engagement goals
Student Conduct and Crisis Management
Review all incident reports and police reports (if available) for incidents that take place in the residence hall and/or involve residents living within the hall
Respond to residents in need, referring to other professionals, when appropriate
Adjudicate student conduct cases, track sanction completion, refer cases or ongoing situations of concern
Provide leadership during times of crisis in and adjacent to the residence hall facility and/or community if on‑call
Assume shared responsibility for on‑call duty year‑round
Assist in emergencies as neededImplement all university, division, and departmental rules, policies, and procedures
Provide programs and other proactive educational interventions to enhance good decision‑making by residents
Professional Development and Administration
Perform administrative duties associated with check‑in, check‑out, reports, surveys, and other assigned tasks
Report, track, and follow up on maintenance issues with appropriate housekeeping and facilities employees
Serve on departmental committees and initiatives
Administer student check‑in, check‑out, and room changes; assist with room condition reports and damage disciplinary charges
Participate in departmental and division‑wide professional development activities
Participate in the recruitment, selection, and training of staff members, both student and professional, for the department
Conduct environmental assessments of the entire residence hall and communicate any major issues to departmental leadership
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
Create and maintain positive professional relationships within the department and across the university
Assume an alternative summer assignment such as orientation, conference housing, staff training, environmental assessment, and/or operations.
Attend enrollment sessions to recruit prospective students into University Housing.
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Good writing, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, planning, records management, and general administration.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to, computers, telephone systems, typewriters, calculators, copiers and facsimile machines.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Qualifications
Associate or Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
Previous Residential Live‑In Management Experience (Preferred)
Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the college’s evaluation instrument for faculty/staff.
Physical Requirements
0-24%
25%-49%
50%-74%
75%-100%
Must be able to read reports and use computer
Hearing Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co‑workers
Standing/Walking/Mobility Must be able to stand to open files and operate office machines; mobility between departments and to attend meetings of employees and managers.
Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling X
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing X
Dexterity/Grasping/Feeling Must be able to write, type and use phone system
Physical Dimensions Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 5 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Note The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Paine College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmitive Action employer.
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