Resident Director

Eastern University; Chesterbrook (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern University in Chesterbrook, PA invites applications for a Residence Director. The RD mentors RAs, develops educational programs, and collaborates with campus partners to foster a Christ-centered, inclusive living-learning community on St. David's campus.

The role requires evening and overnight staffing, supervision of up to 20 Resident Assistants, crisis response, and coordination with Student Development to support first-year through senior students and diverse populations.

Job description

Position Description

The Resident Director (RD) cultivates a Christ-centered communityon St. David's campus. Reporting to the Director of Residence Life,the RD mentors RAs fosters residents’ growth, creates educationalprograms, and collaborates with campus partners to ensure studentsuccess and spiritual development in a welcoming and inclusiveenvironment. Executes activities and events and arranges referrals to supportive programming and services for students in an assignedspecial student population(s).

Position Responsibilities

Housing and Residence Life

• Support and inform the implementation of a residence lifeprogram that enhances student learning and fosters intellectual,social, spiritual, and emotional growth and development.
• Cultivate a positive and engaging living environment thatfosters a sense of belonging and positive relationships.
• Maintain high visibility and availability through communityevents and resident interaction.
• Provide residents with personal, social, academic, andspiritual support and referrals to University services andresources.
• Oversee mission-driven events and activities, engaging studentsin community formation.
• Serve as the emergency contact to assist students withresidence hall emergencies or after-hour situations.
• Serve on the regular day and overnight hours, and follow theweekly on-call work schedule.
• Perform or arrange periodic and emergency wellness checks onstudents.
• Assess facility requests on behalf of residents, review andsubmit residence hall work orders.
• Open and close residence halls during end-of-semesterbreaks.
• Supervise and train up to 20 Resident Assistants and AssistantResident Directors:
• Host weekly staff meetings to communicate events, discussconcerns and facilitate professional development.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with staff.
• Provide formal and informal feedback on job performance.
• Ensure staff address and document behavioral issues.
• Develop and deliver annual staff training programs andprofessional development opportunities in support of the ResidenceLife Training Cycle.
• Support recruitment, selection, motivation, and recognition ofResident Assistants.
• Collaborate to maintain a supportive atmosphere aligned withthe Student Handbook and Eastern University’s mission.

Assigned Student Population Engagement

• Responsible for an assigned special student population(s) (i.e.first-year students, returning second through fourth-year students,first-generation students, commuters, or transfer)across allresidential buildings.
• Collaborate with the Student Engagement team and other StudentDevelopment offices and personnel to organize, plan, advertise, andimplement at least one targeted Fall and Spring semesterprogramming activity to engage their assigned studentpopulation.
• Meet regularly with students in their special studentpopulation to identify areas of need and offer referrals to StudentDevelopment and other University offices and resources.
• Distribute resource materials focused on engaging theirassigned students.
• Manage general publicity postings and bulletin boards relatedto targeted student programs.
• Serve as an ad hoc Student Development C.A.R.E. team member orits subcommittees to coordinate supportive services and resourcesfor individual students.
• Meet regularly to coordinate with the Director of StudentEngagement and the Student Engagement Team.
• Implement, manage, and supervise the execution of a weeknightStudent Engagement Event once per month in the Fall and SpringSemesters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Crisis Management

• Provide leadership during crises in and near the residentialcampus community.
• Assist in emergencies as needed.
• Implement Eastern University and Office for Student Developmentpolicies and procedures.
• Ensure coordinated responses to students of concern and theirbehavior.

Student Conduct

• Review and submit incident and personal concern reportsinvolving residents.
• Respond to residents in need, referring to professionals whenappropriate.
• Adjudicate student conduct cases, track sanctions, and refer toongoing concerns.
• Assist students in understanding their rights andresponsibilities as community members.