Beacon College
Overview
JOB SUMMARY: The Resident Director ("RD") is a key member of the Housing and Residence Life team responsible for fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive living environment within assigned student residential communities. The RD oversees the day-to-day operations of their assigned student residential area and serves as a primary resource for students on matters related to student housing, community standards, and personal development. Details
Job Title: Resident Director Location: Student Center Department: Housing and Residence Life Supervisor: Director of Housing and Residence Life Division: Student Affairs FLSA Classification: Exempt Job Grade: TBD Position Type: Level – Professional Note: The description represents typical duties and responsibilities and is not an exhaustive list. Duties and Tasks
Residential Community Leadership
Provide leadership and direction to create a positive and inclusive student residential community conducive to academic success and personal growth Foster an environment that promotes respect, civility, and appreciation for diversity among student residents Serve as a resource to student residents within the assigned community, ensuring visibility and accessibility
Residence Hall Operations
Oversee day-to-day operations of the assigned student residential area, including key distribution, room assignments, facility maintenance requests, and safety inspections Collaborate with facilities staff to address maintenance issues and ensure a clean and well-maintained living environment Track all college-owned furniture within the residential buildings and conduct audits as needed Coordinate the completion of Room Condition Reports and maintain follow-up accordingly
Crisis Management and Response
Serve as a primary responder to emergencies and crisis situations within the student residence hall on a weekly and weekend on-call rotation Coordinate response efforts, provide support to student residents in distress, and follow established protocols for reporting incidents and communicating with campus authorities Communicate with the student’s emergency contact, as needed Provide staff coverage during hall openings, closings, and other college closure days
Community Development and Programming
Plan, implement, and assess community-building programs and initiatives to engage student residents and address their interests and needs Build positive relationships with student residents demonstrating a desire to assist and understand them Design programming to align with Student Affairs pillars and meet the needs of neurodivergent students
Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution
Enforce residence hall policies and community standards fairly and consistently Mediate conflicts and adjudicate conduct cases according to established procedures Serve as a resource for students navigating the conduct process Assist in adjudicating departmental and student code of conduct violations
Student Support and Referral
Provide support, guidance, and referrals to students with personal, academic, or social challenges Connect students to campus resources and support networks as needed
Administrative Duties
Maintain accurate records related to housing assignments, incident reports, and programming efforts Assist with occupancy management, room selection processes, and room change requests per housing policies Maintain essential office records and budgets, and prepare reports as requested
Collaboration and Communication
Collaborate with campus partners to address resident needs and promote a seamless student experience Communicate regularly with residents to disseminate information and updates Participate in departmental committees and projects as assigned
Other Responsibilities
Provide crisis management and communication support for student and parental inquiries; coordinate with parents or outside agencies when necessary Adhere to Beacon College policies and procedures, including the Student Handbook Attend professional development opportunities; perform other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge: Bachelor’s degree required Experience in a residence hall or student advising position Experience in mediation, crisis intervention, problem-solving, and decision-making Knowledge of higher education student housing management, policies, programming, risk management, and legal/liability issues Knowledge of student development, counseling, and/or event management Experience with students with learning differences preferred Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Experience with Maxient case management software preferred Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with students, parents, faculty, and staff Strong time management and organizational skills Abilities: Maintain professional and patient approach when working with students, parents, and community members Collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders Availability for evening and weekend on-call duties and emergencies Remain composed during high-stress situations Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information Environment
The work environment description reflects typical conditions and reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. The employee should be able to communicate professionally, move about the campus, handle various media and equipment, and perform duties including occasional lifting up to 15 pounds. Notice
The job description is intended to represent the duties and responsibilities typical of this title and is not exhaustive. Beacon College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity.
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JOB SUMMARY: The Resident Director ("RD") is a key member of the Housing and Residence Life team responsible for fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive living environment within assigned student residential communities. The RD oversees the day-to-day operations of their assigned student residential area and serves as a primary resource for students on matters related to student housing, community standards, and personal development. Details
Job Title: Resident Director Location: Student Center Department: Housing and Residence Life Supervisor: Director of Housing and Residence Life Division: Student Affairs FLSA Classification: Exempt Job Grade: TBD Position Type: Level – Professional Note: The description represents typical duties and responsibilities and is not an exhaustive list. Duties and Tasks
Residential Community Leadership
Provide leadership and direction to create a positive and inclusive student residential community conducive to academic success and personal growth Foster an environment that promotes respect, civility, and appreciation for diversity among student residents Serve as a resource to student residents within the assigned community, ensuring visibility and accessibility
Residence Hall Operations
Oversee day-to-day operations of the assigned student residential area, including key distribution, room assignments, facility maintenance requests, and safety inspections Collaborate with facilities staff to address maintenance issues and ensure a clean and well-maintained living environment Track all college-owned furniture within the residential buildings and conduct audits as needed Coordinate the completion of Room Condition Reports and maintain follow-up accordingly
Crisis Management and Response
Serve as a primary responder to emergencies and crisis situations within the student residence hall on a weekly and weekend on-call rotation Coordinate response efforts, provide support to student residents in distress, and follow established protocols for reporting incidents and communicating with campus authorities Communicate with the student’s emergency contact, as needed Provide staff coverage during hall openings, closings, and other college closure days
Community Development and Programming
Plan, implement, and assess community-building programs and initiatives to engage student residents and address their interests and needs Build positive relationships with student residents demonstrating a desire to assist and understand them Design programming to align with Student Affairs pillars and meet the needs of neurodivergent students
Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution
Enforce residence hall policies and community standards fairly and consistently Mediate conflicts and adjudicate conduct cases according to established procedures Serve as a resource for students navigating the conduct process Assist in adjudicating departmental and student code of conduct violations
Student Support and Referral
Provide support, guidance, and referrals to students with personal, academic, or social challenges Connect students to campus resources and support networks as needed
Administrative Duties
Maintain accurate records related to housing assignments, incident reports, and programming efforts Assist with occupancy management, room selection processes, and room change requests per housing policies Maintain essential office records and budgets, and prepare reports as requested
Collaboration and Communication
Collaborate with campus partners to address resident needs and promote a seamless student experience Communicate regularly with residents to disseminate information and updates Participate in departmental committees and projects as assigned
Other Responsibilities
Provide crisis management and communication support for student and parental inquiries; coordinate with parents or outside agencies when necessary Adhere to Beacon College policies and procedures, including the Student Handbook Attend professional development opportunities; perform other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge: Bachelor’s degree required Experience in a residence hall or student advising position Experience in mediation, crisis intervention, problem-solving, and decision-making Knowledge of higher education student housing management, policies, programming, risk management, and legal/liability issues Knowledge of student development, counseling, and/or event management Experience with students with learning differences preferred Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Experience with Maxient case management software preferred Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with students, parents, faculty, and staff Strong time management and organizational skills Abilities: Maintain professional and patient approach when working with students, parents, and community members Collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders Availability for evening and weekend on-call duties and emergencies Remain composed during high-stress situations Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information Environment
The work environment description reflects typical conditions and reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. The employee should be able to communicate professionally, move about the campus, handle various media and equipment, and perform duties including occasional lifting up to 15 pounds. Notice
The job description is intended to represent the duties and responsibilities typical of this title and is not exhaustive. Beacon College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity.
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