Residence Director
California Baptist University, California, MO, United States
Position Summary Information
Compensation for this position is expected to range between $59,488.00 per year , in alignment with what California Baptist University (CBU) reasonably anticipates paying for this role. The final rate may vary depending on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and prevailing market conditions. In addition to competitive wages, CBU provides a comprehensive and generous
benefits package
to eligible employees.
Summary Provide direct management of assigned residence living area including, but not limited to, leadership, mentoring, student safety and security, and facilities management by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned:
Assist in developing and maintaining a proactive Residence Life program that reflects the Christian values of the institution through professionalism, creativity, innovation, and efficiency.
Reside in assigned University-owned housing for proper performance of duties of employment.
Assist with room assignments, facilitate approved room changes, and coordinate the check-in and check-out processes for a designated living area.
Oversee the planning, administration, and evaluation of programs within a designate living area.
Assist in the selection and training of Graduate Assistants and Resident Assistants.
Provide supervision and on‑going leadership development for assigned staff of Resident Assistants.
Attend departmental meetings deemed appropriate by supervisor.
Participate in Student Services related training and events.
Maintain scheduled office hours, participate in on‑call Residence Life duty rotation, and provide coverage for a minimum of one (1) University holiday/break period, as specified in the Holiday Schedule.
Maintain fiscal control of appropriate funds, including but not limited to living area and programming budgets.
Abide by, understand, uphold, defend, and enforce University policies and Residence Life policies.
Address student judicial cases and serve as a member of Judicial Review Boards as appropriate.
Respond to and serve as a resource for physical, psychological emergencies with professionalism and sound judgment.
Monitor physical (health and safety) conditions of the living area.
Supervisory Responsibilities This position supervises Resident Assistants. In addition, this position provides suggestions and recommendations as to the hiring and firing, and as to the advancement and promotion of Resident Assistants.
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and uphold the University’s Christ-centered mission and values.
A growing and dynamic Christian faith, which is naturally communicated with words and actions.
A sense of mission and commitment to the personal development of college students.
The ability to recognize and identify the talents of individuals and relate to others with a sense of caring.
The ability to effectively delegate responsibility.
Proficient in both oral and written communications.
Ability to confront inappropriate behavior.
Effective interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to care for the needs of a culturally diverse student body.
Ability to demonstrate competence in the areas of organization, helping skills, supervision, and programming.
Ability to successfully cope with the intrusions inherent to working and living in a college residence environment.
Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
Ability to make administrative, and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to regularly make administrative/procedural decisions requiring discretion and independent judgment.
Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard or other office equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers; and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards.
Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or university; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s Degree and/or collegiate residential experience preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either State or Federal law.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)
* Are you a Christian?
Yes
No
* Do you attend church regularly?
Yes
No
If no, please explain (required): (Open Ended Question)
* Are you both familiar with and not in conflict with the fundamental doctrines and practices of the California Southern Baptist Convention as stated in the Baptist Faith and Message dated June 14, 2000? (Please see above link for more information)
Yes (I am familiar and not in conflict)
No (I am in conflict or not familiar)
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benefits package
to eligible employees.
Summary Provide direct management of assigned residence living area including, but not limited to, leadership, mentoring, student safety and security, and facilities management by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned:
Assist in developing and maintaining a proactive Residence Life program that reflects the Christian values of the institution through professionalism, creativity, innovation, and efficiency.
Reside in assigned University-owned housing for proper performance of duties of employment.
Assist with room assignments, facilitate approved room changes, and coordinate the check-in and check-out processes for a designated living area.
Oversee the planning, administration, and evaluation of programs within a designate living area.
Assist in the selection and training of Graduate Assistants and Resident Assistants.
Provide supervision and on‑going leadership development for assigned staff of Resident Assistants.
Attend departmental meetings deemed appropriate by supervisor.
Participate in Student Services related training and events.
Maintain scheduled office hours, participate in on‑call Residence Life duty rotation, and provide coverage for a minimum of one (1) University holiday/break period, as specified in the Holiday Schedule.
Maintain fiscal control of appropriate funds, including but not limited to living area and programming budgets.
Abide by, understand, uphold, defend, and enforce University policies and Residence Life policies.
Address student judicial cases and serve as a member of Judicial Review Boards as appropriate.
Respond to and serve as a resource for physical, psychological emergencies with professionalism and sound judgment.
Monitor physical (health and safety) conditions of the living area.
Supervisory Responsibilities This position supervises Resident Assistants. In addition, this position provides suggestions and recommendations as to the hiring and firing, and as to the advancement and promotion of Resident Assistants.
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and uphold the University’s Christ-centered mission and values.
A growing and dynamic Christian faith, which is naturally communicated with words and actions.
A sense of mission and commitment to the personal development of college students.
The ability to recognize and identify the talents of individuals and relate to others with a sense of caring.
The ability to effectively delegate responsibility.
Proficient in both oral and written communications.
Ability to confront inappropriate behavior.
Effective interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to care for the needs of a culturally diverse student body.
Ability to demonstrate competence in the areas of organization, helping skills, supervision, and programming.
Ability to successfully cope with the intrusions inherent to working and living in a college residence environment.
Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
Ability to make administrative, and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to regularly make administrative/procedural decisions requiring discretion and independent judgment.
Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard or other office equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers; and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards.
Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or university; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s Degree and/or collegiate residential experience preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either State or Federal law.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)
* Are you a Christian?
Yes
No
* Do you attend church regularly?
Yes
No
If no, please explain (required): (Open Ended Question)
* Are you both familiar with and not in conflict with the fundamental doctrines and practices of the California Southern Baptist Convention as stated in the Baptist Faith and Message dated June 14, 2000? (Please see above link for more information)
Yes (I am familiar and not in conflict)
No (I am in conflict or not familiar)
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