FSU Graduate Resident Director

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About Fitchburg State University:

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 7,000 full and part-time students.

Institutional Diversity and Social Justice

Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging and social justice.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Graduate Resident Director (RD) is a live-in paraprofessional of the Department of Housing & Residential Services who reports directly to a member of the professional staff. The position's primary role is in the administration and supervision of one of the residence areas housing between 150-200 students. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: the daily functioning and management of the residence area that they have been assigned, community development, staff supervision, programming, crisis intervention, administrative organization, and facilities/operational management.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervises Resident Assistants (RA) and/or Community Desk Assistants (CDA) assigned to the residence area.
2. Participates in the recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of RAs and/or CDAs.
3. Participates in rotating on-campus duty responsibilities.
4. Addresses behavioral concerns, works with staff on student concerns, submits Incident Reports, and acts as a hearing officer in conduct cases.
5. Responsible for explaining and enforcing departmental and campus policies.
6. Responsible for establishing and maintaining community relations with students.
7. Ensures the completion of Resident Assistant programming and community building requirements.
8. Acts as a resource person and referral agent and advises students.
9. Manges the residence hall in coordination with staff members.
10. Responsible for opening and closing the residence hall.
11. Uses access software to assist in OneCard management.
12. Forwards and follows-up with Maintenance Request Orders.
13. Coordinates the implementation of the damage process.
14. Utilizes departmental assessment data.
15. Be attentive to the residential needs in safety, security, and emergency situations.
16. Participates in efforts put forth by the department.
17. Support the CARE Team with appropriate follow-up through wellness checks.
18. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's Degree and enrollment in a Fitchburg State University graduate program.
2. Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion work.
3. Experience in crisis response.
4. Effective oral and written communication skills.
5. Interpersonal skills including the ability to relate and engage with a diverse student population.
6. Must be able to satisfactorily pass a CORI/SORI check.
7. Ability to perform above duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Previous experience working in Residence Life.
2. Experience as a Resident Assistant.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

1. An annual stipend of $12,000.
2. Six academic credits of tuition remission for the fall and spring semesters.
3. Partially furnished apartment with utilities and internet.
4. Meal Plan during the academic year.

Anticipated start date: August 3, 2026.