Residence Hall Director
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Description
Ripon College invites applications for one Residence Hall Director position. This is a 10-month position with the opportunity to live on campus for 12 months.
Under the supervision of the Director of Residence Life a Residence Hall Director will provide educational opportunities and community development activities for 325-360 students at a residential liberal arts college.
Compensation includes a competitive salary College meal plan furnished apartment and reserved parking space.
Responsibilities Include:
Supervise evaluate and motivate ten to eleven Resident Assistants and one Student Assistant Hall Director
Participate in the selection training and evaluation of Residence Hall Staff
Coordinate regular staff development activities
Co-Advise a hall council or area government organization
Address programming needs of residents
Co-advise two all-campus residence life-sponsored events each year.
Disseminate on-campus activities information; promote extracurricular involvement
Challenge students to examine their abilities interests values and limitations
Counsel and refer students to other Student Life offices
Assist in resolving roommate conflicts
Enforce College policies; conduct judicial hearings
Assess damages and charge responsible parties
Share on-campus duty coverage with other Residence Hall Directors
Maintain a visible presence on campus on both week and weekend days both when on duty and when not on duty
Share on-campus duty coverage over College break periods
Communicate with Physical Plant staff and Housekeeping departments; manage area-wide work order systems
Manage administrative duties (room changes key check-out room condition sheets)
Open and close residence hall(s) for vacation periods
Coordinate furniture storage
Regularly participate in professional development activities
Manage guest rooms
Support initiatives and goals of the department division and College
Ten to twelve hours per week of a collateral opportunity in a Student Affairs department outside of Residence Life
Other duties as assigned
Ripon College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and adheres to nondiscriminatory policies in employment and student enrollment in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws.
Qualification & Application
Qualified candidates will possess a bachelors degree and residence hall staff experience; an understanding of the benefits of a liberal arts education; communication confrontation programming and leadership skills; open-mindedness maturity approachability and enthusiasm; and an ability to motivate and support students and student staff in educational endeavors.
Candidates should model and embody a personal value system that promotes and celebrates a collaborative workplace climate that recognizes and rewards diversity equity and inclusion.
To apply please send a cover letter expressing your interest in the role a resume and the names and contact information of three references to Mark Nicklaus Director of Residence Life by email or through our website: or by applying through our website: of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Electronic submissions only please.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Coaching
- Analysis Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- negotiation
- Supervising Experience
