Residence Director

University Of Mary; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal plan provided

On-site living accommodations

Job summary

The University Of Mary is seeking a Residence Director to supervise resident assistants and coordinate residential programming in Bismarck, North Dakota. This role includes monitoring student retention efforts, managing on-call situations, and overseeing administrative tasks. Applicants should have prior leadership experience with students, and a preferred master's degree related to student development. This position requires a two-year commitment with on-site living accommodations and a meal plan provided for engagement with students.

Qualifications

• Prior experience leading students or student groups.
• Knowledge of university student development.
• Required two-year commitment and living on site.

Responsibilities

• Supervise resident assistants and coordinate programming.
• Monitor residents' progress and ensure safety.
• Educate residents on community standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree related to student development

Job description

The Residence Director supervises Resident Assistants, coordinates residential programming, and responds to on-call situations as they arise. In addition, the Residence Director oversees administrative processes within their hall, educates students on community standards, and supports the University’s retention efforts by closely monitoring and supporting students in their care.

Candidates will be invited to demonstrate a willingness to support the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Supports the implementation of the Student Development Strategic Plan "Made for Encounter".
• Hires, trains, supervises, and mentors a team of resident assistants as they develop as student leaders and serve their residents.
• Identifies, plans, coordinates, and assesses residential programming to meet the developmental and formative needs of residents.
• Supports the University’s student retention goals by closely monitoring the adjustment and progress of residents.
• Educates residents about the University’s community standards and provides for the effective enforcement of community standards.
• Documents and reports all safety and security incidents and concerns to supervisors.
• Provides on-call coverage and responds to crisis situations, emergencies, and other urgent situations as appropriate; while on-call, supports the University’s vision for dining to ensure we are striving to delight our students and our guests.
• Provides effective management to ensure all administrative processes are effectively implemented and completed according to prescribed procedures.
• Attends residence life staff meetings, meetings with supervisors as scheduled, and leads RA staff meetings, taking appropriate direction to implement policies and procedures.
• Ensures the University’s standards for care of the physical environment of the residence hall are maintained.
• Serves on university committees, task forces, and other roles as assigned.

Desired Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• Required: Prior experience leading students or student groups and the ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of the developmental and formative needs of university students as it relates to the University of Mary’s mission and Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine identity.
• Preferred: A master’s degree in a program that provides a substantial background to understand the developmental needs of university students (e.g., Catholic Studies, Theology, Philosophy, Student Affairs, Higher Education Leadership, Education, Behavioral Sciences).
• Preferred: Prior experience as a Residence Life professional (e.g., Graduate Assistant, Assistant Residence Director, or Residence Director). The ability to commit to a minimum of two years in the position if hired.
• Upholds and supports the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary.
• Supports the ongoing implementation of Ex Corde Ecclesiae, the apostolic constitution on Catholic colleges and universities.
• Builds a culture of ready and earnest hospitality in the Office of Student Development and throughout the university, in accord with Saint Benedict’s admonition that all be received as Christ.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• The ability to serve as an effective leader, role model, and mentor; a working knowledge of the developmental and formative needs of university students; ability to communicate effectively, prepare professional reports and documentation, maintain appropriate budget records, and make professional presentations using computers, projectors and other electronic tools; ability to set and achieve goals; a working understanding of assessment and evaluation; proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications; ability to recruit, train, direct, and supervise student employees; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage and relate effectively with students from diverse backgrounds; ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators as part of a university community.
• This position requires a two-year commitment. The appointee is required to live in a small apartment located within one of the residential facilities that the RD is assigned to supervise. In addition, the University provides the RD and their spouse and minor children with a meal plan with the expectation that the RD will frequently eat meals with students in the Crow’s Nest and/or Marauder’s Cove.