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Residence Hall Director (Professional Position)

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); and
• salary.

A competitive benefit package is also part of the appointment (including medical, dental, life insurance and retirement); and a tuition waiver with an opportunity to earn a master's degree in education.

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 Director.

• Maintain twenty 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 Campus 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 Admissions 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.

• May be required to serve as Sexual Assault Advocate.

• Other duties as may be assigned.