HUNTINGTONUNIVERSITY

POSITION TITLE:Male Residence Hall Director

REPORTS TO:Brian Jaworski, Dean of Students

BASIC FUNCTION:The primary function of this position is to facilitate a residential living environment that is conducive to a students’ academic success, spiritual development, social integration. This position directs and oversees the operation of two male residence halls that includes the supervision and continued development of 9 ResidentAssistants. The Wright/Miller RD assesses, contributes to, and oversees the implementation and enhancement of student learning within the residence hall environment. The RD assists in student retention initiatives, student conduct, crises response, and occupancy management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must have a strong personal faith in Jesus Christ, a desire to serve others and a commitment to being a faithful steward of university resources
  • Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred in areas applicable to working with college students
  • Experience relevant to a residence director role required
  • A comprehension of and commitment to the educational and spiritual objectives of Huntington University
  • An ability to be innovative and creative to address students’ needs and development
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills

COMPENSATION:

The Residence Hall Director is an exempt, full-time, 10-month position with employee benefits. The starting salary is commensurate with experience, plus a completely furnished apartment with free cable and internet, and one 20-meal plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Relating and interacting with residents on a regular basis; providing information and assistance on academic issues, spiritual formation, conflict resolution, etc.; being both visible and available to students.
  2. Participating in the recruitment, selection, training, and supervision of Resident Assistants and other student employees.
  3. Collaborating with other offices and departments to assure residents’ academic needs are being met and institutional resources being leveraged.
  4. Providing residence hall programming that focuses on students’ needs and development.
  5. Educating, training, advising, and assisting residents concerning Community Life Agreement standards and policies.
  6. Performing of administrative duties that include but are not limited to:
  7. Compiling reports, maintaining records, overseeing check-ins, check-outs, and room changes.
  8. Maintaining key inventory, ordering replacement keys, issuing and receiving keys
  9. Working with maintenance and housekeeping, processing work orders, and inspecting buildings.
  10. Managing of residence hall budget accounts.
  11. Participating in department and university committees, and other professional development activities.
  12. To work closely with the Dean of Students for additional assigned tasks Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned.