What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residence Director position at Pace University?
Pace University is looking for a highly motivated student affairs professional to fill our Residence Director position(s). This is a very engaging and exciting position that will offer a great deal of experience to a professional who is ready to join our team. The Department of Residential Life and Housing at Pace University is committed to providing students a supportive and inclusive living environment that enriches their educational experience.
The Residence Director will be primarily responsible for the implementation of residential curriculum, leadership of Resident Assistants, and operational management to their assigned residential community.
This 12-month position will provide service and developmental support to a community of between 440 and 750 resident students.
Position Duties
Community Management:
Residence Hall Management:
Community Standards and Crisis Response:
Communication:
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, this position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are individuals at the University who, because of their function at the University, have an obligation under the Clery Act to notify the University of alleged Clery Crimes that are reported to them in good faith, or alleged Clery Crimes that they may personally witness. CSAs will be required to complete training with respect to the Clery Act and the responsibilities of a CSA.
- Provide highly responsive service to students, serving in most cases as the first or second point of contact for student concerns.
- Implement the residential curriculum and co-curricular goals of the division.
- Select, train, supervise, and evaluate a staff of Resident Assistants.
Residence Hall Management:
- Serve as a liaison and resource to students in a residential community.
- Provide all appropriate and necessary aspects of support to students and staff.
- Maintain building roster placement.
- Coordinate opening and closing with housing and operations staff including management of room condition reports and damage billing.
Community Standards and Crisis Response:
- Maintain awareness of the students’ behavior within the community of responsibility.
- Review incident reports and adjudicate policy violations.
- Participate in developmental conversations, interventions, mediations, and advising with resident students.
- Perform on-call responsibilities and crisis management.
- Participate in the first alert communications process.
- Take a proactive approach in addressing students who appear to be “at-risk” and respond proactively to ensure support for students experiencing a crisis.
Communication:
- Participate in regular weekly staff meetings with each of the following staff: management staff, professional staff, RA staff, as well as other groups as appropriate (RHA executive board, project management groups, etc.).
- Maintain strong appropriate levels of communication with student staff (RAs), supervisors (area director); this will include excellent written communication, as well as regular one-on-one supervisory meetings and appropriate ad hoc verbal communication.
- Complete reports and forms (as necessary) in a timely and coherent fashion; reports include (but are not limited to), student conduct paperwork, weekly reports, semester reports, etc.
- Performs other such duties as assigned from time to time.
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, this position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are individuals at the University who, because of their function at the University, have an obligation under the Clery Act to notify the University of alleged Clery Crimes that are reported to them in good faith, or alleged Clery Crimes that they may personally witness. CSAs will be required to complete training with respect to the Clery Act and the responsibilities of a CSA.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and two academic years post-baccalaureate experience as a live-in staff member is required.
- Master’s degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field is preferred.
- Must have demonstrated experience with student and community development, supervision, and crisis management.
- Applicants should possess a commitment and ability to create communities that are inclusive of diverse populations.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; strong computer skills.
- Must be able to perform emergency and evacuation, which require the use of stairs. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent decision-making and judgment and will be a positive member of a larger Residential Life staff team.
- Must be highly committed to student service and development.
Work Hours
Monday – Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM; some evening and weekend hours This is a live-in position that requires evening commitments.
Salary Range
$51,693
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S01662P
Job Open Date
11/14/2022
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
About the Institution
Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.
AA/EEO Statement
Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.
Annual Security Report Notice
Pace is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University’s Safety and Security department publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which can be accessed here. The report contains information on security policies as well as crime and fire statistics for the University.
Benefits Offered
http://www.pace.edu/human-resources/compensation-benefits/prospective-full-time-employee
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