Resident Director - Miami University : Job Details

The Resident Director is a live-in master's degree-level professional who is responsible for the operation of one or two residence halls, housing between 190 and 450 students. This position requires the Resident Director to reside in their assigned on-campus apartment throughout the term of their appointment. The Resident Director is charged with shaping the environment and experiences of residential students by providing services and programs focused on the Office of Residence Life's Pillars of Success. This position reports to an Assistant Director of Residence Life. Depending on the size of the residence hall, some Resident Directors supervise a graduate student.

Job Description

Community Development

Cultivate a positive and engaging living environment that foster a sense of belonging and enables students to build positive relationships with one another

Implement and execute programming, some of which may be connected with living learning community themes, collaborating with faculty and staff stakeholders and students

Maintain high visibility and availability, including attending community events, regularly touring the community, and interacting with residents

Know the residents and provide personal, social, academic, and occupational support and referral

Utilize institutional data to assess and respond to student needs

Serve as the financial, programmatic, and leadership adviser to the Community Leadership Team

Supervision

Supervise and train 8-14 resident assistants and possibly 1 graduate assistant

Host weekly staff meetings to communicate upcoming events, discuss community concerns, and facilitate professional development experiences related to the goals of the Pillars of Success

Conduct weekly or bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with staff members

Ensure staff members are appropriately confronting and documenting behavioral issues and concerns

Provide regular formal and information feedback regarding job performance

Ensure that Resident Assistant duty procedures are followed

Oversee implementation of programs and strategies that enable student achievement of the Pillars of Success.

Student Conduct and Crisis Management

Review all incident reports and police reports (if available) for incidents that take place in the community and/or involve residents living in the community

Respond to residents in need, referring to other professionals, when appropriate

Provide leadership during times of crisis in and adjacent to the community

Assume shared responsibility for campus-wide on-call duty year round

Assist in emergency situations as needed

Implement Miami University and Office of Residence Life objectives, policies, rules, and procedures

Provide programs and other proactive educational interventions to enhance good decision-making by residents

Professional Development & Administration

Perform administrative duties associated with summer projects and assignments

Report, track, and follow up on maintenance issues with appropriate building managers, housekeeping staff, and physical facilities employees

Serve as the primary contact for parents and family members of residents

Serve on a minimum of two department standing committees

Administer student check-in, check-out, and room changes; assist with room condition reports and damage billing processes

Participate in departmental and divisional professional development activities

Participate in the recruitment, selection, and training of staff members for the Office of Residence Life

Teach First Year Experience Course [UNV 101], or courses associated with assigned Living Learning Communities, as needed

Overarching Staff Expectations

Serve as a role model for all hall staff and residents in personal and professional behaviors

Practice ethical stewardship of university resources

Demonstrate a commitment to diversity by promoting and attending campus & community multicultural events, facilitating professional development with RA staff, presenting on diversity, or implementing strategies.

Demonstrate a consistent willingness to work with individuals from different race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, ideology, religion, and national origin backgrounds

Create and maintain positive professional relationships within the department and across the university

Fulfill other general duties assigned by the Office of Residence Life, Division of Student Life and/or Miami University

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree conferred by the first day of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Post-baccalaureate experience in residence life, counseling, teaching, and living/learning environments is desired. Strong administrative and counseling skills are utilized in this position.

Additional Position Information

This is a live-in position and staff are provided with a fully furnished, in-hall apartment, declining debit meal plan, full-time benefit package for the length of employment with the University, tuition remission, local phone, streaming TV service, office computer and printer, and professional development funds. Position does have occasional night and weekend responsibilities.