Residence Hall Director, 12 Month & 10 Month
Description
The Residence Hall Director, working with the Director of Residence Life, is responsible for providing leadership and direction in coordinating a comprehensive residence life program in several co-educational thematic residence halls.
The Residence Hall Director articulates to students the philosophy and policies of the Department of Residence Life and Marietta College.
This is a full-time, 12 month, live-in position, reporting to the Director of Residence Life. Compensation includes:
- a furnished one-bedroom apartment,
- meal package (when dining hall is open);
- salary.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree; prior residence life, student activities and leadership experience preferred
- ability to develop and implement residence hall programming and in-service training to staff
- evidence of strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- commitment to human development, community development, leadership, multiculturalism, faculty and student programming
- demonstrated skills in administrative tasks, including a basic Understanding of Microsoft Office applications .
Responsibilities
Supervision
- Supervise Head Resident Assistant and Resident Assistants
- Hold regular supervision and staff meetings
- Conduct performance evaluations of all staff
Programming
- Develop and coordinate programs for the halls with input and assistance from staff, students and Hall Council.
- Assist with the development and implementation of a comprehensive student development program, which reflects the departmental philosophy for residents.
- Develop, plan and coordinate academic related services and programs in collaboration with faculty, staff and residence hall students
- Assist with the planning and facilitating of educational workshops held within the residence halls.
- Actively advise and promote Hall Council and their programming efforts.
- Encourage student involvement and participation in programming, hall councils and other student organizations.
Administrative
- Participate in rotating on-call duty with other Hall Directors.
- Maintain forty office hours per week in the Office of Residence Life.
- Oversee the administrative responsibilities of the halls including housing assignments, rebilling, maintenance reporting, damage billing, etc.
- Communicate, monitor and enforce the policies and procedures that affect the residence hall operations.
- Work with the Office of College Police in providing a safe and secure environment.
- Assist with the administration of the judicial system and serve as a hearing officer.
- Work with the Facilities Department in providing a living environment that is well maintained, in good repair and healthy.
- Provide timely and accurate information to the Housing Officer responsible for room charges.
Other Responsibilities
- Serve on a residence life team that coordinates staff selection, staff training, and programming.
- Attend weekly Residence Life Staff meetings and other departmental and divisional meetings.
- Participate in recruitment and marketing activities in conjunction with the Admission Office and represent Residence Life at various recruiting events and functions.
- Be available for all residences hall openings/closings and all training for professional and student staff.
- Other duties as may be assigned.