Resident Director 10 Month Female or Male RD

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical Wesleyan tradition offering quality undergraduate graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged character is modeled and formed and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of Gods kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.

Benefits:

We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health dental tuition benefits for employees and dependents competitive retirement matching vacation and sick time and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and studentcentered Resident Director 10month position) to foster a vibrant and supportive residential community. This role involves mentoring Resident Assistants (RAs) promoting student development and ensuring a safe welcoming environment for all residents. The ideal candidate is passionate about mentoring students fostering personal growth and contributing to a dynamic campus experience. If you are committed to enhancing student life through meaningful engagement and leadership we invite you to apply.

Salary:
Pay Rate: $month schedule paid over 12 months)
Internal Classification: Career Track Professional; Job Level 3

Job Status:

Full time

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Job Description:

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree required; Masters (completed or in progress) preferred in College Student Affairs Higher Education Counseling Ministry or Education

• Strong commitment to Christian faith and alignment with PLNUs spiritual mission

• Experience in leadership conflict resolution and student development

• Ability to mentor and supervise student leaders (RAs)

• Strong administrative organizational and time management skills

• Ability to handle accountability discipline and student support with grace and professionalism

• Experience managing a budget and coordinating campuswide initiatives

• Comfortable using Google Suite MS Office and other administrative tools

• Knowledge and experience working with a diverse population is preferred.

What Youll Be Doing

• Leading and mentoring a team of Resident Assistants (RAs)

• Creating a supportive engaged and vibrant residential community

• Managing student conduct issues interventions and incident responses

• Serving in the RD onduty rotation to provide crisis response and support

• Collaborating with departments like Student Care Wellness Center and Educational Access Center to support student needs

• Engaging with programs and departments to offer holistic educational and developmental cocurricular programming for residents through a variety of seminars studies and activities

• Collaborating with an assigned program within Student Life & Formation

• Assisting with RA hiring training and leadership development

• Overseeing administrative tasks and ensuring a wellmaintained safe living environment

• Establishing visibility availability and approachability with students by being present in the residence hall and on the broader Point Loma campus

• Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Residential Life

Qualifications

• Prefer Masters completed or in process in one of the following areas: College Student Affairs Higher Education Counseling Ministry or Education. Bachelors degree required.

• Must possess: a significant commitment to a growing relationship with Christ an understanding of and commitment to the spiritual mission of PLNU an understanding and support of the mission values and spirit of Christian higher education an understanding and full support of the basic tenets of Wesleyan theology and the Church of the Nazarene.

• Must have an understanding of college life and issues.

• Must possess leadership abilities helping skills conflict resolution experience and be adaptable and flexible.

• Demonstrated understanding of the developmental challenges college students face and the ability to apply this knowledge effectively in decisionmaking program development and student support initiatives.

• Previous management experience.

• Commitment to professional development.

• Strong administrative and team skills: organization time management selfdiscipline selfmotivation collaboration independence.

• Experience managing a budget.

• Comfort with and skill in the context of confrontation accountability and discipline.

• Ability to organize and work independently.

• Knowledge of utilizing Google Suite and organizing these resources for the residential life team.

• Proficient with computer/technology including MS Office.

• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition staff agree to live in agreement with PLNUs Community Life Covenant.

• The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU will consider qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state and local Fair Chance laws.

Physical Requirements

• Standing and sitting for periods greater than one hour.

• Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard mouse and monitor.

• Vision to read documents email and other correspondence and reports on paper and computer monitor.

• Hearing and speaking to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone.

• Will also stand stoop push pull and lift up to 10 lbs throughout the day.

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At PLNU we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students faculty and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing Gods love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal spiritual and professional potential.

Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex age disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures.