What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Director position at Rivier University?

Location : Nashua

Job Type : Part-Time

Job Number : 202300106

Division : Student Experience

Department : Residence Life

Opening Date : 12 / 16 / 2024

Description

The Resident Director is a live-in position with duty rotation shared between a team of professional staff members. Responsibilities include community development, building and staff supervision, conduct counseling, crisis intervention and management, and assistance with the programmatic and operational functions for the Department of Residence Life & Housing. Remuneration includes an on-campus apartment, full meal plan with flex cash during the academic year, in-room technology (internet, telephone and cable television / Roku), eligible for 50% tuition remission after 1 year of employment for all Rivier University classes (Masters Programs and Certificates only). This position is part time.

Duties and Responsibilities

Work with department staff and students to create and maintain a living and learning environment that supports the mission of Rivier University and Residence Life and Housing.
Actively assist in developing and implementing an intentional community development model that emphasizes student success and inclusive community programming and support.
Establish an academic focused environment by creating campus partnerships, implementing initiatives, and providing tools to Resident Advisors that supports student social and academic success.
Serve as an educator and general resource in a compassionate manner when intervening with students regarding a variety of issues including college transition, academic and personal experiences, roommate and / or floor conflicts / challenges, and mental health issues.
Participate in an "on-duty" rotation to provide support for students and student staff. Being on duty may require quick on-site response throughout Residence Life and Housing facilities.
Responsible for the training, supervision, and evaluation of student staff.
Directly supervise and evaluate Resident Advisor staff. (may include summer staff) Hold intentional one-on-one meetings. Plan and facilitate regular staff meetings.
Participate in and present training topics for Resident Advisors during fall / winter training and throughout the academic year.
Ensure all safety, security, and maintenance needs are reported to appropriate personnel.

Typical Qualifications

Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree (required) and prior experience as a live-in staff member (RA or RD) (preferred) or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired.

Knowledge and Skills :

Demonstrate deep interest in, and enthusiasm for, working with students

Highly developed skills in program planning and administration

Knowledge and understanding of computerized technology and social media

Demonstrated interpersonal ability to effectively work with individual students, student groups, and a wide variety of University and external constituents

Well-developed oral and written communication skills

General counseling, advising, and referral skills

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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