What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Director – Residence Life position at Duquesne University?
Resident Director – Residence Life Salary: Commensurate with experience POSITION
SUMMARY: The Resident Director is
responsible to the Director of Residence Life for providing services and
programs in the area of staff and student development for those students who
live in a specific building. RD will
work within Living Learning Center of between 300 - 1100 students. They will work under the direct supervision
of the Director of Residence Life and the Residence Life senior staff and may
supervise some combination of Graduate Assistants, Resident Assistants,
Secretaries, Night Clerks, and Student Aides. This is a live-in position requiring a flexible work schedule; some
weeknights and weekend work required. DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Administers processes such as: accountability, hall opening
and closing, duty systems, desk operations, damages, keys, visitation, and
facilities requests Assists in the design and implementation of selection,
training, and evaluation processes for paraprofessional staff working in a
specifically assigned building Develops guidelines and coordinates program efforts for
individual student development and community development Facilitates the development of policy in the area of
students’ rights and responsibilities and resolves student behavioral problems Develops liaison relationships with various University
departments Counsels and advises individual residents and adjudicates
infractions of University and Residence Life regulations Promotes communication both within the hall and with
interested persons external to the hall Participates in Office of Residence Life weekly staff
meetings and submits weekly reports to the Director of Residence Life Assumes weekly and/or weekend duty on a regularly assigned
basis Develops and implements staff meetings at least once per week
in specifically assigned buildings Maintains office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday. Assumes office hours on
an as-needed basis at other times Upholds rules and regulations of Duquesne University Serves as a conduct officer for resident students Is available in the residence hall for consultation with
resident assistants, students, parents, and staff with other University
personnel Monitors and reports physical facilities, housekeeping needs
and computer lab needs to the Assistant Vice President for Residence Life on a
weekly basis Prepares monthly crime statistics to report to the Department
of Public Safety Participates in Division of Student Life programs and
activities Maintains residence in assigned building Assumes responsibilities for any other task assigned by the
Director of Residence Life or the senior staff of Residence Life when deemed
necessary. Completes other
duties as assigned.
Benefits: Generous
benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement
match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location: Residence Life
Position Status: Full-time
Hours: Varied
Position Number: 244414/10-1017
FLSA Status: Exempt
Conducts regular staff meetings and programs to provide
continuous in-service for resident assistants and student aides in the
building
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum
qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in humanities, education, or social studies and
a master’s degree in counseling. Student personnel or higher education
experience with supplemental knowledge of business operation. Sufficient experience in Higher Education
Administration to be able to perform the duties of this position. Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree in humanities, education, or
social studies. Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of
experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities
required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not
limited to, the following: Knowledge of the general principles and
practices of the organization and administration of higher education Knowledge of current trends and legal
requirements in the administration of judicial procedures, student records,
student groups, office management, counseling services and disabled students
who live in residence Ability to plan, assign, direct, coordinate
and supervise the work of paraprofessional, clerical, and any other staff
personnel working within a specifically assigned building Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with the University officials, staff, students and
parents Ability to communicate effectively, including
listening skills and skills in expressing ideas clearly and succinctly, both
orally and in writing Knowledge of the policies, regulations and
procedures of the University regarding living in residence and student life Sensitivity to the need of each individual to
be treated with dignity and respect as it relates to diversity in general and
the Mission of the University specifically. Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and
recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and
respect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and
understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students,
faculty, staff and others). Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University
Community. Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University
and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The
mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of
service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an
ecumenical campus community. APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information
for three professional references.
Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values
equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We
aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects
contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus
community. We particularly encourage applications from members of
underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter
membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).
We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and
its Spiritan heritage by
visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement.
Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they
see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and
furthering its mission.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,
the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in
mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,
Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and
as an employer.
