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Resident Director

Employer
Northern Michigan University
Location
Marquette, MI 49855
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Student Affairs, Residence Life
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job no: 494599
Work type: Staff
Location: Marquette, MI 49855
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Advising/Counseling, Other, Student Affairs/Services

Position Title:Resident DirectorDepartment:Housing & Residence LifeTerm of Assignment:ContinuingTerm End Date, If Applicable: FLSA Status: Exempt = not eligible for overtimeWork Schedule:Months employed: 10; live-in position; evening and weekend work required.Salary:Salary for 10 month position (7/18/24-5/16/25): $36,427 (needs to be prorated for time worked)Travel:Less than 10%Brief Statement of DutiesBrief Statement of Duties:Responsible for developing a living-learning environment in the residence hall to which they are assigned which is characterized by a sense of community among students through the house model, personal development opportunities, effective staff performance and meaningful interaction with other facets of the University. The Resident Director is expected to work independently. 12-month staff will have the opportunity to supervise other student staff and work with summer operations.Minimum QualificationsRequired Education:Bachelor's DegreeDiscipline / Degree Area: Required Specialized Training/Certifications: Required Minimum Work Experience:One year of experience as a resident adviser or student service supervisor.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties:Knowledge of residence hall operations, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of student development concepts.
Possess strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to prepare quality correspondence, reports and other written materials.
Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
Demonstrate initiative and experience in community development.
Ability to work with various computer applications (word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, internet and web-based programs).
Possess highly effective critical thinking skills, good judgement and ability to effectively analyze and solve problems.
Possess strong organizational skills and ability to plan and coordinate the work of others.
Ability to work independently.
Conscientious and self-motivated.
High standards for self and others.
Collegiality and works well with others.
Resourcefulness.Additional Desirable QualificationsAdditional Desirable Qualifications:Master's Degree.
One year experience as a senior resident adviser.
Experience supervising student staff in a university setting.
Experience working with an orientation program, summer conferences, or supervising a residence hall front desk.
Experience working with Living Learning Communities.
Experience in strengthening inclusive communities and facilitating/planning professional development on diversity with paraprofessional staff.OtherSpecial Instructions to Applicants:
Submit application, cover letter, resume and referencesContact Information:
Erica Nelson, HR Generalist, 906-227-1087Equal Employment Opportunity:NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its employees.

Advertised: Jan 28 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Feb 16 2025 Eastern Standard Time

Organization

Working at Northern Michigan University

Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs.

Northern Michigan has a population of about 7,900 undergraduate and graduate students. It offers over 170 degree programs, including 25 graduate programs. More than 75 percent of NMU's 300-plus full-time faculty members have doctorates or the highest degree in their fields, and a hallmark of the NMU experience is that full-time faculty members teach at all levels - freshmen through graduate courses. NMU’s 1,100 employees view helping students succeed as not only a university priority, but a personal goal.

Mission

Northern Michigan University’s distinctive academic and career programs are nurtured by exceptional teaching and extensive opportunities for scholarship, creativity and engagement. Our supportive, connected community empowers students, graduates, faculty and staff to contribute to a diverse and sustainable world.

Vision

Northern Michigan University promotes an active environment to foster strong minds and bodies, inspires innovation and inclusion through community engagement, and develops leaders capable of local and global impact.

Working at NMU

Northern Michigan University prides itself on the knowledge, skills and real-world experiences that faculty and staff bring to campus. This process begins with attracting and selecting quality candidates. Our faculty, staff, and student employees have always combined to form a very special community here at Northern. One that works together with a common goal in mind: to provide a quality education and supportive environment for our students.

Have questions about working at Northern? Visit nmu.edu/hr/employment to learn more.

Diversity Statement: Northern Michigan University strives to be an inclusive community where differences are recognized as assets of the institution, respected attributes of the person and a valuable part of the university experience.

Inclusion is one of Northern’s seven core values. The inclusion value states: Northern is a safe and welcoming place. We aspire to learn from and encourage each other as global citizens, neighbors, colleagues and family. We desire to be a role model in embracing all types of diversity and diverse points of view, engaging in civil society and governance, protecting human rights and promoting social justice.

Our other core values include community, rigor, environment, connection, opportunity and innovation.

The NMU President’s Committee on Diversity is represented by 25 students, faculty and staff. The committee is charged with the six following tasks:

1) To create and implement action plans to promote diversity within the framework of the university’s mission and strategic plan.
2) To identify, evaluate, and respond to diversity issues.
3) To identify, plan, and support activities that will encourage, promote, and recognize diversity on campus.
4) To evaluate the effectiveness of the Committee’s efforts and make adjustments to continually improve, including if necessary, recommending changes to the Committee’s charge.
5) To direct the President’s attention to issues regarding diversity on campus and in the surrounding communities.
6) To submit a report that enumerates and evaluates the Committee’s activities and makes recommendations, including recommendations regarding resource allocation, to the President by June 1 each year.

There are many Northern Michigan University units and departments that work to cultivate diversity efforts. These departments include the President’s Office, Equal Opportunity Office, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Center for Student Enrichment, Multicultural Education and Resources Center, Center for Native American Studies, and International Programs.

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