Resident Director

Point Park University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Point Park University in Pittsburgh invites applications for a Resident Director in the Office of Residence Life. This live-on position focuses on developing and supervising Residence Life staff and overseeing co-curricular programming for assigned student populations.

The Resident Director collaborates across Student Affairs, upholds university policies, and participates in on-call rotations, with a meal plan and apartment provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 2–4 years Residence Life experience with direct student supervision and on-call duties.
• Preferred master's degree in Higher Education or related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate class specific program model while supervising Residence Life staff.
• Supervise 8–15 Residence Life student staff and participate in on-duty rotation as Administrator on Duty.
• Conduct bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with student staff and ensure adherence to University policies.
• Assist with planning and implementation of Residence Life programs.
• Attend university events and departmental meetings; support student programs.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate Residence Life staff; partake in staff development workshops.
• Serve as disciplinary hearing officer for low-level cases and manage related communications.
• Know and enact Emergency/Crisis Protocol and assist in any crisis situation.

Skills

Student supervision

On-call experience

Leadership

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Higher Education or related field

Job description

POSITION: Resident Director

DEPARTMENT: Office of Residence Life

REPORTS TO: Director of Residence Life

REQUIREMENTS

• Required: Bachelor's degree, two to four years of Residence Life experience and direct involvement in student supervision and campus on-call experience.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Higher Education or related field.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Resident Director works collaboratively with other Student Affairs departments, and the University community to create a positive living environment for all students. The primary focus of the position is to develop and supervise the Residence Life Staff as well as over-see the co-curricular programming for their assigned population (either Freshmen or Upperclassmen). The Resident Director works to provide a vibrant campus life that complements students' educational experience. This is a live-on position; a meal plan and apartment are provided.

DUTIES

• Coordinates class specific program model
• Supervises 8-15 Residence Life student staff members (Resident Educators)
• Serves in the on-duty rotation as an Administrator on Duty
• Conducts bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with individual student staff members
• Is familiar with and adheres to all University policies and procedures
• Assists with planning and implementation of all Residence Life programs
• Supports and attends University events and programs
• Other duties as assigned

Administration/Operations

• Establishes office hours for availability to residents and staff
• Submits administrative reports as directed
• Helps supervise hall opening and closing procedures at the beginning and end of each semester and during vacation periods and breaks
• Assists with Room Selection for returning students
• Coordinates assessment initiatives to determine students' satisfaction
• Oversees projects as assigned
• Serves on departmental and University committees as assigned

Programming/Staff Development

• Evaluates student staff on a semester basis
• Provides ongoing development for Residence Life student staff and ensures they develop co-curricular initiatives for their communities
• Assists with recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation of Residence Life student staff members
• Partakes in University training and development workshops
• Attends all departmental meetings, including weekly student staff meetings and daily professional staff meetings
• Attends weekly one-on-one meetings with the Director of Residence Life

Student Conduct

• Serves as disciplinary hearing officer for low-level adjudications as assigned by the Student Conduct
• Adjudicates judicial cases and generate all necessary correspondence within the directed time frame
• Consults with Student Conduct, regarding referrals and other necessary action

Emergency/Crisis Intervention

• Knows Emergency/Crisis Protocol
• Assists as directed, in any crisis/emergency situation
• Conducts administrative room searches as required
• Alerts Public Safety Officers upon hearing of/finding an emergency situation