"Resident Director"

Requisition ID: 1735

Salary Range:

$50,048.40 To 50,048.40 Annually

Job Title:    Resident Director

Reports To:  Director of Residence Life

Status:      Exempt            

Summary

The Mount Saint Mary College Residence Life Office serves a diverse on-campus population. The Resident Director assists with the effective management of the residence life program. 

Staff Development Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of the orderly operation of an on-campus first-year residence hall housing approximately 150 residents.
• Conduct disciplinary conferences and implement sanctions in accordance with the College’s Code of Conduct.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate a team of Resident Assistants (RAs).
• Assist RAs in creating programming and community development opportunities conducive to their students’ academic and personal success.
• Facilitate weekly 1:1 meetings and RA team meetings.
• Be available, approachable, and accessible within the residence hall to residents and RA team.

On-Call Responsibilities

• Participate in the RD on-call duty rotation as scheduled.
• Document all incidents in a responsible and timely manner.
• Maintain a working knowledge of and uphold all College and Housing policies and procedures.
• Respond to all emergency situations while on duty, as required.

Administrative Responsibilities 

• Develop and facilitate RA training sessions during August and January RA Training.
• Oversee and evaluate residence hall programs, activities, and events.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly one-on-one meetings with supervisor and Residence Life Office team meetings.
• Actively participate in Student Affairs Department events, meetings, assignments etc. as required
• Conduct thorough monthly health/safety inspections and closing/opening inspections of building(s).
• Act as liaison between the Residence Life Office and other college offices as needed.
• Maintain daily in-area office hours.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Previous full-time experience in Residence Life/Student Affairs is required.
• Excellent communication skills.

This is a full-time, twelve-month position. Compensation includes a competitive salary, a furnished apartment with utilities, cable, and a meal plan (when school is in session). Comprehensive health insurance plan, 403(b) retirement package, and tuition waiver after one year of continuous employment. 

Mount Saint Mary College is an independent, co-educational, comprehensive liberal arts institution of Catholic Dominican heritage overlooking the Hudson River, about 60 miles north of New York City. The college enrolls a diverse population of 2,600 full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate students and enjoys an excellent reputation for the quality of its education, nursing, science and business programs.