Director Of Residence Life

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Director of Residence Life

Department: Student Affairs

Reports To: Dean of Student Success and Engagement

Work Hours: 35 hours

Status: Full-time; 12-Month

FSLA Classification: Exempt

Creation/Revision Date: April 2023

MISSION

Rosemont College is a community of lifelong learners dedicated to academic excellence and fostering joy in the pursuit of knowledge. Rosemont College seeks to develop in all members of the community open and critical minds, the ability to make reasoned moral decisions, and a sense of responsibility to serve others in our global society.

Rooted in Catholicism, Rosemont welcomes all faiths and is guided by the principles of Cornelia Connelly and the Society of the Holy Child Jesus to meet the needs of the time.

Rosemont College values: Trust in and reverence for the dignity of each person; Diversity with a commitment to building an intercultural community; Persistence and courage in promoting justice with compassion; Care for the Earth as our common home.

SUMMARY

The Director of Residence Life is responsible for all aspects of residence life and residential community standards and engagement, as well as judicial affairs. The Director of Residence Life will oversee all housing operations and supervise a residence life staff of an Assistant Director of Residence Life, several Residence Directors, Graduate Assistants, and 12-16 undergraduate Resident Assistants. The Director of Residence Life works closely with the residence life staff, student engagement, the maintenance and housekeeping departments, Public Safety, and the Dean of Student Success and Engagement (DSSE), as well as the Provost and President's offices in creating a comprehensive and supportive living and learning environment. The Director of Residence Life is responsible for the selection and training of Residence Life Professional Staff and Resident Assistants. When assigned or in the absence of the DSSE or the Assistant Dean, the director will serve as the chief judicial officer in residential conduct cases.

Goals:

• Set the tone for the implementation of a residential environment that promotes belonging and inclusion, is positive and engaging, and challenges students' personal and academic growth.

• Oversee all community, programming, and initiatives occurring within the residence halls.

• Develop and initiate holistic support services for Rosemont students in all areas which pertain to student life as it relates to the residence halls.

• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and positive living environment that enhances student development and learning, and a sense of belonging.

• Provide direction, oversight, support, and professional development for assistant director of residential life, for the live-in Residence Directors, and for all resident assistants.

• In collaboration with the DSSE and Assistant Dean, administer and oversee the disciplinary policies which apply to the campus community.

• Facilitate and develop partnerships with appropriate offices impacting residence life.

• Develop and facilitate leadership training programs for the residence hall staff and the resident students to foster community development within the residence halls.

• Develop learning outcomes, conduct assessment, Annual Work Plan goals and prepare and carry out Institutional Effectiveness plans and reports for programs and initiatives in Residence Life.

• Actively participate in pertinent campus committees to include but not be limited to: Orientation, Safety, Title IX, etc.

• Participate in professional development activities that will enhance knowledge and skills in student affairs and residence life.

• Develop and execute educational training programs on a variety of different topics to include leadership sessions, diversity training initiatives, and wellness programs, working in collaboration with other Student Life departments.

• Create an academic environment conducive to living-learning and scholarly pursuits (such as academic specialty housing, faculty interaction, and student success programming).

SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE*

• Select, train and evaluate Residence Life Professional Staff and paraprofessional staff;

• Serve as a member of the Orientation Committee and assist with the planning and execution of the program activities throughout the Orientations sessions.

• Serve as the primary on-call administrator for matters requiring support or decisions beyond the scope of the entry-level residential professional staff;

• Serve as mediator in conflict resolution sessions between and among resident students;

• Make room assignments for all new students according to the data furnished by the Admissions Office;

• Supervise the room selection process for all students requesting to live on-campus;

• Serve as a resource/referral person for individual student concerns about residence life and/or student affairs;

• Authorize and process room changes in consultation with the students involved and the resident professional staff;

• Keep resident students informed of current college policies and procedures regarding residence life and the services and resources on the campus;

• Enforce College discipline policies as detailed in the Rosemont College Student Handbook;

• Develop on-going cooperative educational programs for all students on campus with a focus on diversity and belonging, safety and leadership development;

• Partner with Counseling Services and the Wellness Center to assist students with their adjustment to the college environment;

• Work in cooperation with the Director of the Physical Plant, Director of Public Safety, and Housekeeping regarding the needs and concerns of the residents;

• Keep accurate records, data and statistics on the Jenzabar computer system for housing information pertinent to the college housing operations;

• Attend, support and contribute to programs sponsored by Student Life;

• Any other duties as assigned.

• PLEASE NOTE: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibility that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibility and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Required, Master's Degree in student affairs or related field or comparable experience preferred

• Higher Education experience Preferred

• 3-5 years' experience in an administrative position in Student Life with an emphasis in Residence Life and Judicial Affairs

• Experience in supervising professional or graduate-level staff

• Creative problem-solving skills

• Excellent customer service skills

• Excellent written communication skills

• Demonstrated supervisory and team-building skills

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to complete projects with minimal supervision

• Ability to work independently and on a team

• Ability to work within strict deadlines

• Strong computer skills

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Ability to work extended hours as needed

• Detail oriented and organized

• Must possess a valid driver's license

• Ability to work weekends as needed

• Ability / availability to travel

• Must display a good representation of the College

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (especially Word and Excel)

• Proficiency with Internet to use as resource, research and work tool

• Good interpersonal skills - ability to work well with Faculty, Students and Staff

• Excellent oral communication skills (i.e., ability to deal effectively with others; speak professionally on the phone, etc.)

Note:

• Required to live on or close to campus

• The Director serves as a senior on-call administrator in support of the resident coordinator duty rotation.

• In addition to regularly scheduled hours, must be able to respond to emergencies and attend programs sponsored by Student life during night and weekend hours.

ENVIRONMENT

• Occasionally: Works in outdoor weather conditions.

• Occasionally: Exposed to extreme noise level

• Regularly: Exposed to indoor conditions

• Occasionally: Exposed to outdoor weather and temperature extremes

• Regularly: On call and crisis management

PHYSICAL STRENGTH

• Occasionally: Required to lift up to 25 lbs and carry a distance of 10 feet

PHYSICAL MOVEMENT

• Regularly: The person in this position needs to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

• Regularly: Balance: Maintain balance while walking, standing, crouching or running

• Regularly: Climbing: Required to climb stairs

• Occasionally: Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

• Regularly: Grasping: Required to grasp objects, type, pick up objects, move objects or hold objects

• Regularly: Reaching: Required to reach up and out with hands and arms

• Regularly: Sitting: Required to remain seated in a normal position for long periods of time

• Occasionally: Standing: Required to stand for long periods of time

• Occasionally: Stooping: Required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, reach, extending, pulling and/or pushing

• Regularly: Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one worksite to another or about the campus.

HEARING / SPEAKING / VISION

• Regularly: Required to talk and hear

• Occasionally: Close vision (clear vision at 2inches or less)

• Occasionally: Depth perception and the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships

• Occasionally: Adjustable focus

• Occasionally: Ability to distinguish colors

• Regularly: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing documents, data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; moderate reading.

• Regularly: Able to see and read computer screens

• Regularly: Able to read fine print and/or normal size print

MACHINERY USAGE

• Occasionally: Motor Vehicle: Car

• Occasionally: Motor Vehicle: Van

OFFICE MACHINERY USAGE

• Occasionally: Fax Machine

• Regularly: Personal Computer

• Regularly: Photocopier / Printer

• Regularly: Telephone

• Occasionally: Shredder

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Rosemont College is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. It is our intent that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.