Resident Director, Residential Life

EMPLOYMENT TERMS:  Full-time employee, 12-month position 

PRIMARY DUTY: The Resident Director is responsible for the overall management of a residence hall(s) of 200-500 residents.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for programmatic, supervisory, and administrative management of assigned Residential Hall(s)

• Responsible for the selection, training, supervision, and development/mentoring of student staff, one undergraduate Assistant Resident Director, and other specialist positions

• Implement and evaluate comprehensive residential experience program in collaboration with the department

• Collaborate with pertinent areas on campus to meet needs of students

• Responsible for program development and implementation with a focus on traditional college-aged students

• Management of judicial process within assigned hall(s)

• Responsible for budget administration, facility management, and policy enforcement

• On-call responsibilities for all residence halls; work in collaboration with University Police, Counseling Center, and Facility Services

• Coordinate and supervise room changes, key assignments, occupancy report, maintenance record and other administrative functions

• Assist the department with crisis situations as needed and hall student mental health issues

•  Be involved in departmental committees, projects, and assignments

•  Serve on Interdepartmental Committee(s)

• Advise, consult, and refer students on an individual basis

• Perform additional assigned tasks as delegated.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's degree      

Experience: Experience with campus life on a college or university campus          

Skills: Skills in interpersonal communications, leadership, conflict resolution, the ability to work with diverse populations and the ability to manage several projects simultaneouslyWORKING CONDITIONS:

Live-on position, air-conditioned office in hall. Some weekends and evenings are required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervision of 5-12 RA's, and 1-4 specialist positions.  

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sedentary and physical work requiring the ability to lift and move 25 pounds on occasion.

Ability to observe and interpret printed notices, policy violations, and other documents. Ability to observe and evaluate aural cues for policy violation, fire alarm response and a person yelling for immediate assistance. Ability to communicate in English effectively both orally and in print.

Ability to evacuate residents from any residence hall without the use of an elevator. Fire evacuation may occasionally include traversing all of the flights of stairs more than one time without the use of an elevator.

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base.

Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city's website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers.

Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 97 percent of Northwest bachelor's degree earners and 99 percent of master's degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.

Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the "50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S."

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.

SALARY:  salary for twelve months; furnished, air-conditioned apartment; utilities and cable; lap-top computer; free internet access; tuition waiver (employee-100%, dependent-50%); meal allowance; reserved parking; basic phone service with voice mail; professional development funds; and competitive University benefits. Pets allowed.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled

DATE AVAILABLE: August 1, 2024

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nwmissouri to reach our employment opportunities listing.

You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email bbadger@nwmissouri.edu for more information.