Area Director for Residential Education
Area Director for Residential Education
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Location: McMinnville Oregon
FLSA Status: Exempt
FTE: 1.0
Reports To: Director of Residence Life & Housing
Department: Student Affairs
Effective Date: July 7 2025
Campus Housing and Meals Provided.
Linfield University invites applications for the position of Area Director Residential Education. This live-in full-time position is a vital member of the Residence Life team within the Division of Student Affairs. We are seeking a dynamic individual committed to student development inclusive community building and the creation of positive residential experiences. Join us in supporting and shaping the educational journey of our residential student population.
Position Summary:
The Area Director Residential Education oversees the Residence Life student staff and provides training leadership advice key control and develops programs under the guidance of the Director of Residence Life and the Dean of Students. The Area Director also creates and supports positive residential communities focusing on the education of the whole student. In addition this position develops student leaders assists residents and collaborates with the University community to achieve student leader and residential learning outcomes. Due to the nature of the position Area Directors are expected to work outside of traditional business hours including participation in an on-call duty rotation. Responsibilities often extend into weekend and evening/early morning hours. Area Directors are required to live in an on-campus apartment which is provided.
Work Schedule: 9 am to 4 pm evenings and weekends rotation of on call status required of the live-on position.
Responsibilities Include:
Staff Supervision & Development
- Supervise evaluate train and mentor Resident Assistants (RAs) and Residence Life Assistants (RLAs).
- Oversee one area of campus housing and advise the Residence Life staff of that area (approximately 1418 RAs).
- Co-manage University housing including inventory maintenance keys and budgets.
- Participate in the planning selection and implementation of all Residential Life staff.
- Approach and maintain a positive attitude and environment to maximize community building.
- Facilitate mediation between students experiencing conflicts.
Residential Education
- Model develop implement and assess resident and student leader learning outcomes.
- Plan and deliver Residence Life education including trainings in-services Area Meetings and Leadership Classes.
- Coordinate and assess the Residential Education Curriculum for all building events.
- Update and edit agendas for monthly hall meetings.
- Advise the Residence Life Assistant for Residential Education in event planning and assessment.
- Support themed housing community programming.
- Distribute information regarding policies procedures and resource guides.
On-Call Rotation
- Participate in rotating 24/7 on-call coverage for the campus.
- Assist respond and document personal facilities and medical emergencies.
- Coordinate with campus partners on safety and emergency issues.
Administration of Conduct
- Serve as first-level student conduct judicial administrator.
- Communicate policy expectations and administer educational sanctions.
- Support a culture of restorative justice and self-reflection.
Administrative Functions
- Monitor and follow-up with student concerns and advocate for students.
- Maintain regular office hours and participate in divisional meetings.
- Assist with opening and closing of residential facilities.
- Collaborate with Housing Housekeeping and Facilities.
- Support housing operations and maintain programming budgets.
- Enforce university policies and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree and at least two years of residence life experience; Masters degree preferred.
- Exemplary communication mediation and listening skills.
- Strong administrative and event planning capabilities.
- Proven supervision and management skills.
- Collaborative and relationship-building abilities.
- Excellent teaching training and facilitation skills.
- Crisis response and decision-making experience.
- Understanding and support for diversity and inclusion.
- Broad knowledge of student development in residential settings.
- Proficiency with computer systems and residence life software.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed at a university campus that provides housing for over 1300 students. Constant talking seeing hearing sensing odors walking (with exposure to weather conditions going from building to building) climbing stairs standing ability to work within a 24-hour on-call timeframe. Occasional bending stooping pushing pulling or lifting up to 50 pounds.
Linfield University participates in E-Verify to verify the identity and work eligibility of all new employees.
To apply please submit your application materials through the Linfield University employment portal. We look forward to learning more about how your experience and passion align with our mission.
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