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:
- Leadership development of Resident Assistants - recruit, train, and mentor RAs to meet the goals of the Leadership Development Program.
Satisfactory performance is achieved when:
- 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
- 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.
Satisfactory performance is achieved when:
- 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
- Student Case Management - maintain confidentiality and provide appropriate assistance to students violating policies and/or navigating challenges
Satisfactory performance is achieved when:
- 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
- Residence Hall Management – recruit front desk staff and ensure safe and proper working residence halls
Satisfactory performance is achieved when:
- 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