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

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