Residence Hall Supervisor

Description

Live in a dorm setting and supervise the male students of Farrow Hall. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining an approachable rapport with your students as well as providing and maintaining a framework of regulations and organized procedures within which the students will live. You will create an environment conducive to the fulfillment of those educational objectives for which Freed-Hardeman University exists. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Live in the residence hall (dorm) and interact with students daily.
• Supporting the department and college mission and vision.
• Supervising Resident Assistants.
• Reports policy violations to the Dean of Men/Women.  
• Maintaining orderly living conditions for students.
• Building a rapport with students.
• Provides a list of needed supplies to the Student Services office manager. 
• Providing a weekly report to supervisors.
• Working with students in developing communities conducive to high academic achievement.
• Following up with discipline issues in a timely manner as requested by the Dean of Men/Women.
• Executing emergency protocols, i.e.: fire drills, power outages, medical emergencies, etc. Educate residents about protocols.
• Communicating with Campus Maintenance on needs and preventative maintenance projects.
• Attends training, workshops, and meetings as required. 
• CPR Certified

Supervisory Responsibilities                      

• Directly supervises 3-4 employees in the Residence Assistant and staff assistants. 
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Freed-Hardeman University policies. Responsibilities include:
• Conducts interviews, hires, and trains employees
• Plans, assigns, and directs work; evaluates the performance; addresses complaints and resolves problems.
• Must be available around the clock to deal with emergency situations.

Competencies   

To perform the job successfully, an individual should have ability to perform the following competencies:

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence. 

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience   

Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills   

Ability to adequately document situations that occur in the Residence Halls. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, parents, both prospective and current students and the general public.

Mathematical Skills   

Ability to use the Residence Halls budget to provide requested needs for the student population in his/her residence hall. 

Reasoning Ability   

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form. Ability to recognize the need for referrals to our counseling center.

Computer Skills   

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be comfortable using and learning new technology.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and sit.

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Freed-Hardeman University is an academic community, associated with churches of Christ, which is dedicated to providing excellent undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The mission of Freed-Hardeman University is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship, and service.

Pursuant to this mission and Section 703(e)(2) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Freed-Hardeman University exercises a preference for applicants active within the churches of Christ. Freed-Hardeman University complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or prior military service in the administration of its employment practices.