"Resident Director"

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title: Resident Director

Position Type: Regular

Job Number: SA71324

Full or Part Time: full-time 40 hours weekly

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification: Exempt

Anticipated Pay Range: $70,304

Pay Range Information: Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary: Responsible for the management of a 300 to 430-bed residence area. Supervises 8-12 student employees. Oversees all aspects of building operations including community-building efforts, facilities issue liaising, occupancy data management, and other needed functions. Serves as a student conduct case officer. Provides significant input for program development in building. Shared on-call duty with other professional and graduate staff. Completes departmental assignments, administrative tasks, training and leadership responsibilities, and provides high-quality customer service. Supports other departmental operations and programs as needed.

Responsibilities

Supervision & Advising

• Direct supervision, training, evaluation, and selection of 6-8 Resident Advisors
• Facilitates weekly staff meetings to ensure consistent communication and team development.
• Supports the design and implementation of intensive fall training and other ongoing training for Student Staff

Administration and Building Management

• Manages all key operational procedurals for residential communities, including but not limited to: check-ins, check outs, major facilities issues, summer transitions, etc.
• Supports occupancy management processes for area through housing management software, StarRez and Property Inspect
• Maintains weekly office hours to provide accessibility and direct support to residents and staff
• Coordinates with internal and external partners to address and resolve facility-related issues promptly
• Monitors expenditures from building budget(s) and completes purchases pertaining to building supplies and programming needs
• Shares responsibility for on-call duty coverage, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day including holidays
• Completes semester and end-of-year reports as requested by departmental leadership
• Participates in weekly staff and individual meetings with supervisor
• Participates in Senior Staff training and development
• Serve on departmental or university committees as needed
• Serve as Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act

Student Support and Development

• Provides counsel and guidance to students on personal and academic issues and refers to the other campus departments when appropriate
• Manages student psychological or behavioral issues/crises in conjunction with supervisor and other campus departments
• Enforces university and housing policies, including addressing violations within residence halls
• Adjudicate administrative hearings known as “community conversations” for Chapman University students to address student conduct and accountability
• Stays informed of student development theory, trends, and research to inform professional practice
• Collaborates with Residence Life and First Year Experience team to identify behavior trends and address them through programming and education

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree
• Live-in On Campus Residence Halls

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Experience working in residence life, student affairs, or higher education
• Commitment to fostering community and belonging

Special Instructions to Applicants

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

Minimum Number of References: 3

Maximum Number of References: 3

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter