Position Summary: A Resident Director actively leads residential programming and serves the needs of our students to ensure all students have a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment to live and learn. The Director 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:
- Recruit, train, and mentor RAs to meet the goals of the Leadership Development Program.
- 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.
- Provide appropriate responses to conduct violations and help residents develop skills to effectively navigate conflict with others, and develop an appreciation for diversity
- Help residents understand the restorative justice model and understand how they impact others
- Ensure a safe environment and proper maintenance of systems and facilities in residence halls
- Respond to crisis situations is done in accordance with departmental and institutional emergency procedures
General Qualifications:
- People-oriented, creative, sincere, and depth of Christian faith commitment; firm commitment to LCC's mission
- Understanding of developmental concerns of university-age populations; ability to encourage personal growth in others; ability to initiate relationships and develop rapport with undergraduate students and staff/faculty
- Strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills; excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills; strong self-motivation and initiative
- Experience with intercultural issues and international student populations and ability to work in a diverse environment
- Ability to creatively innovate, strategize utilizing limited resources and anticipate unintended consequences required; ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal guidance required
Specific Qualifications:
- Degrees: Bachelor’s degree in a related field required, Master’s degree in Student Personnel, Counseling, Ministry of Higher Education and Student Development preferred
- Experience working in higher education, residence life, and international communities is required;
- Skills: proficiency using technology platforms and database systems required
We offer:
- Diverse international environment
- Friendly and supportive team
- Professional development opportunities through Erasmus +
- On-campus housing
- Return airfare
- State healthcare and accident insurance
- 40 work days of vacation /year
- Lithuanian language courses
- Continued academic learning: 1 course/semester free of charge
- Discounts for MA programs
Work load: full-time, average 40 hours / week, on-call on rotation