About this role
Resident Director
Reporting to the Area Director of Residence Life, the Resident Director is a professional, 12-month, live-in position responsible for supporting the mission of the University by developing residential living environments conducive to student learning and academic success while also respecting, appreciating, and advocating for the diversity of our student population, and supporting the holistic development of approximately 3,500 campus residents. Some evening and weekend work is required.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manages an overall residential area of approximately 450 residents.
- Supervision and development of approximately 12 Resident Assistants.
- Liaises with administrators, faculty, and staff.
- Responsible for the development of specialized programming in the residence halls, which may include the management and growth of Living Learning Communities (LLCs) and active participation in the student conduct process.
- Manages the hall budget, including program spending and tracking.
- Actively participates in staff recruitment, selection, and training activities.
- Manages residence hall facility and occupancy.
- Provides campus critical incident response.
- Provides parent & family outreach and response, responds to office inquiries, and administers additional resident safety procedures.
- Responsible for scheduling and participating in on call responsibilities on a duty rotation basis, logging duty reports, and evening and weekend work is required.
- Supports and attends large-scale campus events.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Master’s degree required (or in progress).
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0 – 1 years related experience working in a Residence Life setting with experience in Residence Hall management and residential staff supervision.
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An established record of accomplishment promoting student development programs and cultivating positive relationships that cultivate comprehensive student-centered organization.
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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
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Possess a history of good professional judgement, possess high competency computer skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
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Actively support and attend Divisional (SEES) and University-wide events.
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Preferred Qualifications
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Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Social Justice, Education, or related field preferred.
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Strong counseling skills, good professional judgement, and supervisory experience.
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High competency computer skills, and a familiarity with systems inclusive of Banner, Star Rez, Navigate, Maxient, and the Microsoft 365 suite, including Access.
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A passion for and experience working with students, families, and colleagues of diverse backgrounds.
Deadline
Open Until Filled
Salary
$66,300
Additional Information
Hofstra University provides the above salary as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.
Documents needed to apply
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Human Resources Center
205 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549