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Resident Director (RD)

Employer
Husson University
Location
Bangor, ME, ME
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Administrative Jobs
Student Affairs, Residence Life
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Description

The role of the Resident Director is to assist in creating and maintaining a positive, student-centered community within the residence halls. This includes the establishment of programs and services which foster respect, dignity, collegiality and civility among residential students, in unison with the ethics and spirit of the university’s mission. The Resident Director must possess the ability to adapt and respond to changing needs of students and the University.

Examples of Duties

  • Live-in professional position within a specified campus residence facility.
  • Manage all residence hall operations within their assigned area (approximately 250 residents in hall and over 1000 campus wide) including, but not limited to: student programming, housing assignments/room changes, key inventory, damage billing, check-in/check-out, maintenance/housekeeping requests, furniture inventory and coordination of replacements/repairs, and Health and Safety Inspections.
  • Participate in the on-call duty rotation.
  • Supervise and mentor eight (8) Resident Assistants (para-professionals) within their residential area.
  • Budget management for programming and other critical needs.
  • Serve as a conduct officer for assigned resident students.
  • Work collaboratively with campus offices and establish appropriate relationships with students, staff, and faculty.
  • Assist with the housing component of summer camps and conferences.
  • Participate in Student Life and campus wide events as assigned (i.e., Orientation, Homecoming, Commencement, and others).
  • Serve on divisional and/or campus wide committees as requested (students of concern, Title IX).
  • Additional functions by skill/interest:
  • Coordinate/ supervise late night/weekend programming (in cooperation with Assistant Director of Campus Life).
  • Coordinate welcome weekend activities and serve as liaison for orientation programs.
  • Coordinate student staff selection, training, and development.
  • Coordinate overall housing assignments and occupancy management.
    • Typical Qualifications

    Education:
    Bachelor’s DegreeExperience:
    A minimum of two years of experience working with traditional age college student, working in a residential setting, facilities management, event management or other applicable experience.Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
    Experience with data management, Microsoft Office applications, and staff supervision is beneficial. Strong organizational/management skills and crisis management/conflict resolution skills.Supplemental Information

    HUSSON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    **Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.**

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    Organization


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    Mission Statement:

    Husson University inspires and prepares students for professional careers in current and emerging fields within the context of an education informed by the sciences and humanities.

    The University
    Located in beautiful Bangor, Maine, Husson University is a small school that makes a big impact. With 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students and an average class size of 18, Husson University prides itself on being an institution where everyone focuses on the student. Our students are more than just a number here at Husson.

    We have a long-standing commitment to providing affordable and accessible education. Our faculty members are some of the leading experts in their fields. They include Fulbright scholars and numerous leaders of honorary and professional societies.

    Husson University dining hallWe have a strong focus on experiential learning. In fact, U.S. News & World Report ranked Husson as one of the top 10 institutions in the country for student participation in internships. (2013 and 2014)

    Combined, these attributes have made Husson the “University of Choice” for professional careers in current and emerging fields where students succeed, experiential learning is championed and global understanding is promoted. All of our programs are designed to help students achieve career success. With 54 degree programs and 10 graduate professional programs to choose from, you’ll find Husson graduates in organizations devoted to business, information technology, criminal justice, hospitality, education, healthcare, communications, pharmacy and much more.

    Our warm, welcoming campus community is part of Maine’s third largest city. Bangor is located along the banks of the Penobscot River and is part of the Maine Highlands. It offers local residents the perfect balance of arts, culture, shopping, dining, and entertainment, in a town with one of the lowest urban crime rates in America. Husson is easy to access from I-95 and Bangor International Airport.

    And if you love the great outdoors, Husson offers you four seasons of adventure. Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, Moosehead Lake Region, and the Camden Hills area are all just a short drive away. Everything from a relaxing day at the beach, to a thrill-packed mountain bike ride in fall foliage, to world-class skiing, is within reach.Husson University dining hall

    If career growth and quality of life are important to you, and if you have a passion for educating the next generation of leaders by transforming students’ lives, then we invite you to learn more about Husson University.

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