Position Summary
A Resident Director will actively lead residential programming and will serve the needs of our students to ensure all students have a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment to live and learn.  The RD will have oversight of activities in four focal areas that contribute to  positive residential learning : a) leadership development or Resident Assistants b) Residence hall programming, c) student case management and d) residence hall management.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:           

1. Leadership development of Resident Assistants - recruit, train, and mentor RAs to meet the goals of the Leadership Development Program.

• Student leaders demonstrate enhanced leadership skills through positive community impact
• Student leaders effectively are role models for others and develop future leaders
• Student leaders effectively balance meeting personal needs with those of the community  

2. Residence Hall programming – plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive residential curriculum as well as partner with other departments to support the community building, retention, academic success, and spiritual development of students.

• Programs actively foster a sense of community and meet the learning outcomes
• Programs facilitate student development to increase skills as well as understanding of self and the world around them
• Residents positively engage in their community
• Visibility and availability within the halls in order to understand the needs of the residential community is maintained 

3. Student Case Management - maintain confidentiality and provide appropriate assistance to students violating policies and/or navigating challenges

• Cases are addressed in a timely manner in accordance with established policies
• Knowledge of campus resources is demonstrated and timely and efficient referrals are made
• Residents develop skills to effectively navigate personal issues and identify healthy support systems
• Residents develop skills to effectively navigate conflict with others and develop an appreciation for diversity 
• Residents have a low rate for repeated policy violations and well-being challenges
• Residents understand the restorative justice model and understand how they impact others 

4. Residence Hall Management – recruit front desk staff and ensure safe and proper working residence halls

• Emergency procedures are understood and response to crisis situations is done in accordance with departmental and institutional emergency procedures
• The halls operate smoothly with minimal student dissatisfaction and service interruptions
• Receptionists are positive university ambassadors  

 Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields of Student Personnel, Counseling, Ministry or Higher Education and Student Development
• Experience in Residence Life and/or Higher Education
• Willingness to live in the residence hall in assigned staff apartment.  Housing costs are covered by LCC International University.
• Strong individual and group interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to initiate relationships and develop rapport with undergraduate students
• Understanding of developmental concerns of youth populations
• Ability to encourage personal growth in others
• Event coordination
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Strong self-motivation and initiative seeking personal opportunities to grow  

Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates with one or more of the following qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in related fields of Student Personnel, Counseling, Ministry or Higher Education and Student Development
• Experience working with student populations, youth ministry or involvement in student leadership
• Experience with intercultural issues and international student populations
• Experience living in other cultures
• Familiarity with LCC International University
• Passion and understanding for student affairs work 
• People-oriented, creative, sincere, and depth of Christian commitment
• Firm commitment to LCC's mission