What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Residence Director (10 month Live-In/Part-time) position at Ramapo College of New Jersey?

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Ramapo College, Main Campus - Mahwah NJ

Job Type : Graduate Assistant

Job Number : 202300253

Core : Student Well-Being Core

Department : Residence Life

Opening Date : 02 / 06 / 2025

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : NA

Description

ABOUT RAMAPO COLLEGE :

Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College's unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey / New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ's designation as "New Jersey's Public Liberal Arts College" by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College's commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.

Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 52 bachelor's degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student / faculty ratio of 16 : 1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College's exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master's degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State's top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a "Military Friendly College" in Victory Media's Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger's, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.

Examples of Duties

The Graduate Residence Director (GRD) assists in the overall responsibility for a campus residence area and directly supervises undergraduate paraprofessional staff. The GRD works with students to develop a sense of community in their residence area through educational and social programming, daily student interaction, and active participation in the overall residence life program. The GRD is expected to support the mission of the residence life department as well as the College by being a role model to students, supporting College programs and services, enforcing College policies and procedures, providing leadership during crisis situations and managing the assigned daily operations of their assigned area. The below job description is a general statement of duties and does not specifically cover every task or responsibility that a GRD may have. This is a reasonable attempt to provide an accurate listing of general duties / responsibilities.

Student Related Duties and Responsibilities :

Works to create community within the assigned residence area
Interacts with residents and makes themselves readily available to all students
Provides consultations and referrals to students with academic, behavioral, emotional or physical concerns, as needed
Be aware of college resources to refer students with academic, career and personal concerns
Models appropriate behavior and confronts inappropriate behavior of residents
Enforces college and residence life policies
Mediates student conflicts

Staff Related Duties and Responsibilities :

Supervises paraprofessional staff in performance of their duties

Responsible for ongoing staff development of the para-professional staff

Responsible for creating a staff team that supports and encourages teamwork and mutual respect

Monitors and supervises staff and building wide programs based on Residence Life's Community Building model

Assists with the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of RA staff

Provides ongoing feedback to RA staff regarding their personal and professional development

Provides emotional support and motivation for staff members

Conducts weekly staff meetings and individual meetings with RA staff

Provides leadership during crisis situations

Administrative Duties and Responsibilities :

Responsible for the assigned daily operations of the residence area

Maintains weekly scheduled (20) office hours a week (break times are to be scheduled separately)

Performs administrative tasks delegated by the Area Director / supervisors

Assists in the supervision of the opening and closing of assigned residence area and coordinates check in and check out procedures

Serves as a student conduct hearing officer for minor discipline cases

Supervises and coordinates bi-monthly room inspections

Chairs a residence life committee or oversees a specialized area

Keeps communication with student staff as their direct supervisor and holds them accountable

Monitors and updates building area's budget

Keeps complete and accurate information of all residents including building / area rosters. Keeps the main office informed of all room changes and roster updates

Reports needed maintenance and building repairs. Follows up with Student Assistant Residence Director for all facilities work orders. Reports outstanding unsatisfactory maintenance and housekeeping issues to the Area Director

Maintains an accurate key inventory (including peg system, office keys with staff (other keys where applicable) and maintaining accurate updated information with Salto lock system.

Participates in an on-call duty rotation

Collaborates effectively with other departments / offices

Collaborates with Public Safety, Facilities, and Housekeeping personnel to assure proper residence hall operations

Works with Public Safety to educate students on safety and security

Relationship with Area Director :

Meets regularly with Area Director / supervisor

Keeps Area Director / supervisor informed of all aspects of the residence area and general students' development issues

Monitors floor and building related issues and reports them to Area Director / supervisor

Maintains open communication with Area Director / supervisor regarding the area of responsibility

Manages other duties as assigned by Area Director / supervisors

Qualifications

Requirements :

Proof of Bachelor's degree required prior to the start of the position

Proof of enrollment in a graduate program at the College or another college / university required prior to the start of the position

Proof of course enrollment and good academic standing each semester

Demonstrate academic progress and maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher

Strong supervisory skills

Previous residence life or substantial student leadership experience

Previous administrative experience

Must live in provided on campus apartment

Occasional weekend and variable hours may be required

Compensation :

Employment begins on or about August 1, 2025

Private on campus apartment (apartment details vary based on location)

Dining allowance : $1000 Ramapo Dollars (used for meals at Ramapo dining areas)

Stipend of $8,000 (pro-rated depending on start date; August-May)

Tuition remission (taxable income, used only for tuition & fees) up to $8,000 per academic year (Fall and Spring only) (pro-rated depending on start date)

Supplemental Information

EEO Statement :

Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and other diversity programs. Ramapo's commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Salary : $8,000

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