Residence Director
Houston Baptist University, New York, NY, United States
Reports to: Associate Director of Residence Life
Job status: Non-Exempt
Position Summary The Residence Director (RD) is a full‑time, twelve‑month, live‑in professional who reports directly to the Associate Director of Residence Life. The mission of Residence Life at HCU is to develop a community that enhances the emotional, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual welfare of each student. The RD plays an integral role in accomplishing this mission and cultivating a residential community that honors and glorifies the Lord. The RD brings belonging to each student through programming, intentional conversations, enforcing university policies, and maintaining a visible presence in their areas, thereby fostering a healthy community.
Job Responsibilities
Directly supervise and support 8–12 Resident Assistants and 1 Graduate Assistant
Manage student care in a residential area, including on‑call rotation, emergency responses, advising students, and administrative follow‑up
Perform administrative responsibilities for the residence hall, including budget management and organization of housing details
Engage personally in discipling Graduate Assistants and RA staff to understand their spiritual formation roles within Residence Life
Respond to emergencies and crisis situations as part of the admin on‑call team
Oversee and guide Resident Assistants in implementing programs that support student learning within an established framework
Clearly communicate departmental and university‑wide policies to students and staff
Create an environment which promotes and fosters living and learning outside the classroom, supporting the vision of HCU and the Department of Residence Life
Facilitate the interviewing and selection process of RA staff
Facilitate the development of Resident Assistants through Fall training, Spring training, and monthly professional development sessions
Assist Professional Staff and Resident Assistants in planning and implementing tent‑pole events (two each semester)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Student Development, Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field preferred
Prior collegiate residence life work experience preferred
Active Christian faith and support for the University’s "Ten Pillars" vision
Strong interpersonal and administrative skills
Availability for some night and weekend programming
Disclaimer Background checks are performed on every new hire. If your application is selected to continue with the interviewing process you will be required to submit a Background Check form. If you decline, your application may be denied. By proceeding with the online application you understand and accept this process.
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Job status: Non-Exempt
Position Summary The Residence Director (RD) is a full‑time, twelve‑month, live‑in professional who reports directly to the Associate Director of Residence Life. The mission of Residence Life at HCU is to develop a community that enhances the emotional, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual welfare of each student. The RD plays an integral role in accomplishing this mission and cultivating a residential community that honors and glorifies the Lord. The RD brings belonging to each student through programming, intentional conversations, enforcing university policies, and maintaining a visible presence in their areas, thereby fostering a healthy community.
Job Responsibilities
Directly supervise and support 8–12 Resident Assistants and 1 Graduate Assistant
Manage student care in a residential area, including on‑call rotation, emergency responses, advising students, and administrative follow‑up
Perform administrative responsibilities for the residence hall, including budget management and organization of housing details
Engage personally in discipling Graduate Assistants and RA staff to understand their spiritual formation roles within Residence Life
Respond to emergencies and crisis situations as part of the admin on‑call team
Oversee and guide Resident Assistants in implementing programs that support student learning within an established framework
Clearly communicate departmental and university‑wide policies to students and staff
Create an environment which promotes and fosters living and learning outside the classroom, supporting the vision of HCU and the Department of Residence Life
Facilitate the interviewing and selection process of RA staff
Facilitate the development of Resident Assistants through Fall training, Spring training, and monthly professional development sessions
Assist Professional Staff and Resident Assistants in planning and implementing tent‑pole events (two each semester)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Student Development, Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field preferred
Prior collegiate residence life work experience preferred
Active Christian faith and support for the University’s "Ten Pillars" vision
Strong interpersonal and administrative skills
Availability for some night and weekend programming
Disclaimer Background checks are performed on every new hire. If your application is selected to continue with the interviewing process you will be required to submit a Background Check form. If you decline, your application may be denied. By proceeding with the online application you understand and accept this process.
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