POSITION DESCRIPTION
SAINT MARTIN'S UNIVERSITY
LACEY, WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT: 094100/RESIDENCE LIFE
TITLE: RESIDENCE DIRECTOR
REPORTS TO: Director of Housing & Residence Life
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

GENERAL
The Residence Director is responsible for creating a supportive residential living environment that promotes the values and practice of Catholic, Benedictine living. As an engaged member of the community, the RD serves as a supervisor, mentor, resource person, and role-model. The RD is responsible for the day-to-day operations of one to three residence halls, supervising 5 to 8 Resident Assistants. This position also is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the summer conference housing program and supervision of Conference Assistants. Residence Director is a 12-month position and the RD must live in a residence hall apartment.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES
Develop a community-focused environment which encourages the personal growth of students.
" Use student development theory and assessment tools to address the needs and concerns of the community.
" Promote the development of residents and encourage a rich knowledge of self and others.
" Develop meaningful connections with students and provide opportunities for residents to build connections with other members of the campus community.
" Plan, promote, coordinate, and evaluate programming that integrates a student development model with both social and educational outcomes.
" Create and promote in-hall and campus-wide leadership opportunities.
" Co-advise the Residence Hall Council.
" Encourage students to take personal responsibility for communal and global issues.

Supervise, train, and evaluate student staff.
" Conduct weekly staff meetings and one-on-one meetings with residence hall staff.
" Cooperatively plan and implement on-going training for residence hall staff.
" Support and encourage the development of leadership skills within student staff members.
" Conduct performance reviews with residence hall staff.

Communicate behavioral expectations to residents.
" Enforce SMU policies and procedures, ensure students' rights, and emphasize community values and responsibilities.
" Train residence hall staff to develop and maintain community standards.
" Maintain and safeguard student judicial records.
" Administer and interpret the university judicial process by utilizing an educational and developmental approach to student conduct situations.
" Preside over judicial hearings and develop and administer appropriate educational sanctions.

Assist in the overall operation of the Office of Housing and Residence Life.
" Work collaboratively on projects with the department office.
" Be attentive to the safety, security, and cleanliness of the residence halls in cooperation with maintenance, custodial, and security staff members.
" Provide on-call, all-campus duty coverage on a rotational basis.
" Maintain accurate room occupancy data by processing room changes and withdrawals.
" Participate in various departmental projects such as staff selection, staff training, recognition and appreciation, etc.
" Process administrative requests in a timely manner and offer exemplary customer service to students, parents, and outside agencies.

Work cooperatively with other college constituencies to provide quality service to students and engage in on-going professional and personal development.
" Participate in the performance appraisal process.
" Serve on University-wide professional staff selection committees as needed.
" Participate in staff meetings, on-campus professional development activities, and regional and national conferences and committees.
" Represent the department on campus-wide committees as needed.
" Fulfill other roles and duties as assigned by the Director of Housing and Residence Life.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

" Ability to recognize and appreciate differences in individuals and communities, and to facilitate community building within the residence halls.
" Ability to work flexible hours, including evening and weekend events and on-call responsibilities.
" Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of administrators, faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
" Excellent analytical, managerial, oral, and written communication and interpersonal skills.
" Excellent organizational and administrative skills and experience.
" Working knowledge of computer functions, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Internet Explorer, and Outlook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

" The ability to move objects (20-50 pounds), such as bed frames and mattresses moderate distances and potentially up and down stairs.
" The ability to be mobile campus-wide for appropriate business needs.
" The ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive arm-hand movements.

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree in student services, education administration, or other related discipline preferred) and at least two years experience living in a residence hall environment. The ability to reside in the provided on-campus apartment year-round. Experience in working with a diverse population. Must be supportive of a Catholic, Benedictine philosophy of education.

For more information: http://www.stmartin.edu/hr/employment.htm