Residence Director

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

California Baptist University is seeking a Residence Director to oversee Residence Life operations, mentor students, and ensure a safe living environment. The role requires living in university housing and managing programs within a designated living area.

The position involves supervising Resident Assistants, coordinating room changes, and maintaining budgets. A Bachelor’s degree and related experience are required; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university and 1–2 years related experience and/or training; Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of Residence Life programs and student safety.
• Reside in University-owned housing to perform duties.
• Assist with room assignments, check-in/check-out, and housing operations.
• Oversee planning, administration, and evaluation of living-area programs.
• Train and supervise Graduate Assistants and Resident Assistants.
• Maintain office hours and participate in on-call Residence Life duty rotation.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Leadership abilities

Race/cultural sensitivity

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PC proficiency

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Residence Director

Posting Number
S1713P

Pay Range

Compensation for this position is expected to range between$60,678.00 per year, in alignment with what California BaptistUniversity ( CBU ) reasonably anticipates paying for this role. Thefinal rate may vary depending on the candidate’s qualifications,experience, and prevailing market conditions. In addition tocompetitive wages, CBU provides a comprehensive and generousbenefitspackage to eligible employees.

Position Summary Information

Summary

Provide direct management of assigned residence living areaincluding, but not limited to, leadership, mentoring, studentsafety and security, and facilities management by performing thefollowing duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following, other duties may be assigned:

1. Assist in developing and maintaining a proactive Residence Lifeprogram that reflects the Christian values of the institutionthrough professionalism, creativity, innovation, andefficiency.
2. Reside in assigned University-owned housing for properperformance of duties of employment.
3. Assist with room assignments, facilitate approved room changes,and coordinate the check-in and check-out processes for adesignated living area.
4. Oversee the planning, administration, and evaluation ofprograms within a designate living area.
5. Assist in the selection and training of Graduate Assistants andResident Assistants.
6. Provide supervision and on-going leadership development forassigned staff of Resident Assistants.
7. Attend departmental meetings deemed appropriate bysupervisor.
8. Participate in Student Services related training andevents.
9. Maintain scheduled office hours, participate in on-callResidence Life duty rotation, and provide coverage for a minimum ofone (1) University holiday/break period, as specified in theHoliday Schedule.
10. Maintain fiscal control of appropriate funds, including but notlimited to living area and programming budgets.
11. Abide by, understand, uphold, defend, and enforce Universitypolicies and Residence Life policies.
12. Address student judicial cases and serve as a member ofJudicial Review Boards as appropriate.
13. Respond to and serve as a resource for physical, psychologicalemergencies with professionalism and sound judgment.
14. Monitor physical (health and safety) conditions of the livingarea.
15. Regular on-site attendance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position supervises Resident Assistants. In addition, thisposition provides suggestions and recommendations as to the hiringand firing, and as to the advancement and promotion of ResidentAssistants.

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and uphold theUniversity’s Christ-centered mission and values.
• A growing and dynamic Christian faith, which is naturallycommunicated with words and actions.
• A sense of mission and commitment to the personal developmentof college students.
• The ability to recognize and identify the talents ofindividuals and relate to others with a sense of caring.
• The ability to effectively delegate responsibility.
• Proficient in both oral and written communications.
• Ability to confront inappropriate behavior.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to care for the needs of a culturally diverse studentbody.
• Ability to demonstrate competence in the areas of organization,helping skills, supervision, and programming.
• Ability to successfully cope with the intrusions inherent toworking and living in a college residence environment.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related softwareapplications.
• Ability to make administrative, and procedural decisions andjudgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the abilityto work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and studentbody.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or specialevents.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines andprocedures.
• Ability to regularly make administrative/procedural decisionsrequiring discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here arerepresentative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee is regularlyrequired to stand, walk, and sit; and requires sufficient hand,arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard or otheroffice equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers;and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate inperson or over the phone. The employee must occasionally liftand/or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristicsdescribed here are representative of those an employee encounterswhile performing the essential functions of this job. The noiselevel in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is normallyperformed in a typical interior/office work environment, withminimal exposure to health or safety hazards.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or university; and one totwo years related experience and/or training; or equivalentcombination of education and experience. Master’s Degree and/orcollegiate residential experience preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date

Remove from Web

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Nondiscrimination Statement

State and Federal law permit California Baptist University todiscriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill itspurpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to eitherState or Federal law.

Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.calbaptist.edu/postings/10387

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a Christian?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you attend church regularly?
   • Yes
   • No
3. If no, please explain (required):
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. * Are you both familiar with and not in conflict with thefundamental doctrines and practices of the California SouthernBaptist Convention as stated in the Baptist Faith and Message datedJune 14, 2000? (Please see above link for more information)
   • Yes (I am familiar and not in conflict)
   • No (I am in conflict or not familiar)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Letter of Reference 1
3. Letter of Reference 2
4. Other Document
5. Other Document 2