POSITION: Residence
Director (RD) (Non-Exempt) *2 Openings
HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION: Residence Life Professional I
DEPARTMENT: Residence Life
SUPERVISOR TITLE: Associate Dean of Student Services
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
EXEMPTION: N/A
LOCATION: HSU Campus, Abilene, Texas
TARGET HIRE DATE: As Soon As Possible
HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT –Candidate must CONTACT INFORMATION: Human Resources 325-670-1259 or [email protected] SUMMARY/SCOPE: Through dynamic and innovative approaches, Student Life is Responsibilities include but are not limited to supervising HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
profess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and
respect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values
of HSU as reflected in the
University’s Statement of Faith.
a robust division that provides students with opportunities for meaningful
engagement and transformation in the co-curricular context. The Residence
Director (RD) is a required live-in position.
and leading a community of students with the goal of fostering a vibrant
Christian community that is fully engaged in the academic and co-curricular
life of HSU. The RD is an essential partner in the education, development, and
empowerment of the whole student.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Administration: Work Communicate Establish Communicate Conduct Conduct Walk Coordinate Serve Serve Oversee Keep Attend Assist Assist Assist Provide Provide Recruit, Conduct Provide Create Review Model Encourage Demonstrate Proactively Serve Provide Communicate Appropriately Encourage Serve Residential Learn Assist Identify Direct Promote Assist Work Other Demonstrate Comply Serve Pursue Attend, Complete SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly COMPETENCIES: This is your opportunity to demonstrate how your education and/or experience in your current or previous job relates to each function of this position. Problem Solving – Identifies Customer Team Leadership – Fosters Conflict Resolution – Encourages open Adaptability – Adapts QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (Language, Mathematical, Reasoning and Computer Skills): LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add and REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is Master’s degree in higher education administration, student Two or more years of full-time experience in Residence Life Two or more years’ experience supervising, mentoring, and Two or more years’ experience in coordinating paraprofessional Experience engaging student crisis and at-risk student needs Demonstrated collaborative work with faculty to create a Demonstrated involvement in professional associations in the Proficiency with data management and housing/conduct Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to The above requirements will be validated through the written CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None are required for this position at this time. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly The employee is occasionally required to The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds as WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This is a Non-Exempt, Full-Time Staff Position. A Work beyond a normal 40-hour week is occasionally required All hours worked beyond 40 hours in a single work Must have and maintain a valid Class C Driver’s Must be able to drive to complete work assignments on Some travel may be required on occasion in order to attend EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees, see the HSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.
with the Director of Residence Life to manage living area budgets and
University credit cards for the assigned living area appropriately.
effectively with residents, parents, staff, and faculty both verbally and in
writing.
and maintain communication with Maintenance, Custodial Staff, and other campus
offices to ensure the living area is well maintained and secure for the well-being
of all residents and guests.
and assist Residence Life with timely coordination of housing assignments, room
consolidations, room changes, check-in/out processes, and damage billing.
fire drills once per semester in assigned living areas.
regular building tours with Maintenance, Police, and Residence Life staff as
needed to ensure the safety and security of residents.
through assigned living areas each workday to be aware of general conditions
and to personally build community.
and schedule use of common spaces and building equipment.
on rotating on-call duty coverage with other Residence Life staff, including
weekends and holidays.
as the emergency building administrator for assigned living areas.
nightly duty and coverage of the living areas by student staff and others.
the Residence Life leadership team apprised of current and/or potential
problems involving residents, parents, guests, etc.
and actively participate in weekly individual and Residence Life staff team
meetings.
in the supervision of the residential component of university summer camps,
conferences, recreation, and summer resident housing, including all
recruitment, selection, and hiring of summer personnel and budgeting for
programs and services.
in leading staff and student teams in the successful implementation of a
comprehensive camp and conference program, from prior planning to post
evaluation including providing outside customer service, a safe facility,
trained staff, and accurate administrative records.
as daily contact person to assigned camp and conferences groups, provide
university response for emergencies during camps and conferences, and ensure
the completion of all maintenance work orders and damage charges to groups at
the conclusion of each summer camp.
Staff
Selection, Training, and Supervision:
direction to the student staff in communicating, interpreting, and
administering Residence Life and University policies and procedures.
opportunities, training experiences, and one-to-one contacts that identify and
help resolve individual problems and conflicts.
select, train, supervise, and courage Resident Assistant (RA) and Assistant
Residence Director (ARD) staff.
weekly staff meetings to disseminate information, provide training experiences,
foster personal and professional growth, and develop a sense of team cohesion
and vision.
guidance, support, and information needed for Ras to fulfill their
responsibilities in a timely manner, meeting one-on-one, maintaining regular
contact, and open communication with each RA.
and facilitate ongoing student, professional, and leadership staff development
opportunities.
each RA’s progress toward goals; provide support, guidance, and redefinition of
those goals.
Community
Development:
a Christian lifestyle and professional standards to staff and residents.
awareness of student organizations across campus, development of student
leaders, and participation in campus traditions.
a strong commitment to establishing relationships with residents, student
leaders, and other staff, maintaining a level of visibility with each group;
develop and implement strategies for intentional interaction with every student
in assigned living area each semester.
Student
Care and Conduct:
interact with students to help in their success at HSU and collaborate to
assist in contacting students for follow-up in areas such as early alerts,
registration, housing reapplication, and other efforts as needed.
as a primary personal resource for staff and students in dealing with specific
residence hall concerns, including roommate conflicts, interpersonal conflicts,
and other developmental issues.
care and support for residents in areas of concern, including, but not limited
to, medical, relational, familial, financial, and vocational challenges.
and employ Residence Life policies, procedures, and emergency protocol.
confront students who are violating community standards.
students to demonstrate responsible and ethical behavior in their communities.
as a conduct officer; adjudicate and manage all low-level violations of the
Student Handbook in assigned living areas.
Curriculum & Learning Outcomes:
and actively teach the five Residence Life Learning Outcomes.
paraprofessional staff in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive
residential curriculum, including floor, all hall, and department programming.
the needs of the area, establish goals for communities, and design effective
intentional interactions and programming.
and coordinate activities to develop an environment where resident needs are
effectively addressed.
departmental goals and priorities to campus partners, ensure an accurate
account of all programmatic effects in living area on a weekly basis, and
assist to curate the Residence Life story. (Weekly, monthly, semester, and
annual reports.)
with assessment efforts for the department, identify and implement programmatic
growth plans based on assessment, and maintain assessment records.
with area staff to develop an environment conducive to students’ learning.
live-in assigned campus apartment to supervise a community of students and
fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
support for the philosophy of the HSU Student Life Division, Residence Life,
and the HSU guidelines in the University Personnel & Safety Handbooks and
departmental policies.
with all policies including outside agencies and regulations, including but not
limited to: Title IX, Department of Education, Clery Act, FERPA, EEOC, the
Department of Labor and the Department of Justice.
on appropriate student development committees as needed.
continuing education and knowledge of current trends in Student Affairs.
and when opportunities arise, present for professional organizations,
conferences, and workshops for professional development as approved by
supervisor.
special projects and all other duties as requested.
supervises multiple student workers, including Resident Assistants and
Assistant Resident Directors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in
accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training student employees;
planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and
disciplining student employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Interview decisions are partially based on this information.
On a separate sheet of paper, write a paragraph for each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.
and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information
skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving
solutions; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Service – Manages difficult
or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits
customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and
assistance; meets commitments.
team cooperation; defines team roles and responsibilities; supports group problem-solving;
ensures progress toward goals; acknowledges team accomplishments.
communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps
emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.
to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach
or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delay,
or unexpected events.
operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write
routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups
of customers or employees of an organization.
subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide by 10’s and 100’s.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight
measurement, volume, and distance.
instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with
problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet
software; Project Management software; Payroll systems; Order processing
systems; Internet software and Human Resource systems.
required.
development, counseling, human services, or a related field preferred.
or Student Affairs preferred.
motivating a diverse student staff team preferred.
staff training and development for students preferred.
preferred.
seamless environment that encompasses students’ academic and co-curricular
experiences preferred.
field of Higher Education Student Affairs preferred.
software packages preferred.
relate effectively with students and communicate professionally is required.
competencies provided by the applicant in addition to the interview process and
reference checks regarding past employment experience, etc.
described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
required to sit and talk or hear.
stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and
arms.
well as climb multiple flights of stairs.
characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts
and outside weather conditions.
minimum of a 40-hour work week is expected; weekly schedule may vary
each week. Candidate must be able to work non-traditional hours, including
nights and weekends depending on the time of year.
as needed for on-call, etc.
week will be compensated at time and a half, per FLSA guidelines.
License and maintain a clear driving record to be insurable under the
university liability policy.
and off campus, as needed.
off-campus events and/or training when necessary.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
HSU complies with all applicable
anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the
basis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, disability, genetic
information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with
the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an
applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring
faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSU’s
mission.
In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified
individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment,
except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for
reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.
BACKGROUND SCREEN:
HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university’s financial and physical assets. Therefore, Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position, applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values, the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.