Residence Manager

Raleigh, WV - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reporting to the VP of Academic & Student Affairs Residence Managers are responsible for providing quality
housing for students; maintaining a safe healthy learning and living environment; addressing student conduct
issues; and managing the resident assistant program. The Residence Life Manager provides leadership for on
campus residential areas and shares the responsibility for developing and maintaining residential communities
which facilitate student growth and development. The Residence Manager is a full-time professional staff
position with on call responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions:
ï Ensure quality housing for students
ï Create an inclusive residential environment which fosters diversity and contributes to the total
development of each individual
ï Conduct regular inspections of the student housing facility and student units; identify problem areas and
enlist means to correct. Report track and follow up on maintenance issues with appropriate building
managers maintenance and cleaning staff etc. Coordinate with outside vendors and/or property
management to ensure all repairs and maintenance issues are completed in a timely manner
ï Coordinates administrative functions for area including student check-in check-out room changes
damage assessment student billing key maintenance and room condition reports
ï Respond to emergency and crisis situations and make appropriate referrals as needed
ï Provide coverage of student housing facility during off-hours and weekends as necessary
ï Serve as primary conduct officer for student conduct issues in housing. Administer and implement
housing policies and procedures. Ensure that appropriate sanctions are carried out in a timely manner
ï Maintain accurate student conduct records
ï Supervise train and evaluate Resident staff
ï Provide direction and coordination for all Housing community development and co-curricular activities
ï Maintain key inventory records room assignments and emergency contact information
ï Maintain an awareness of current issues and developments in higher education and student personnel
ï Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Residence Coordinators (staff); Residence Assistants (students)

Minimum Job Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
ï MA or MS degree in Student Personnel Education Counseling or related field required
ï Minimum of three years related work experience in Residential Life and Student Housing; OR
combination of education and equivalent work experience
ï Leadership training and crisis response experience preferred
ï Must be responsive quick-thinking and possess an innate ability to anticipate and respond to issues.
ï Establish priorities and work in an organized manner with emphasis on detail and accuracy.
ï Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments and meet competing deadlines.

Certificates Licenses or Registrations
Valid NC Drivers License

Other Competencies (skills abilities behavior)
Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission Vision and Core Values of the organization. Vision
commitment and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical. Strong oral and written
presentation skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Excellence in organization
decision-making problem-solving and creating a collaborative environment. Ability to manage multiple projects
simultaneously. Must be able to read write and speak fluently in English.

Physical Demands
Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day and climb stairs as required. Some lifting (up to 25 pounds
occasionally) bending and carrying. Specific vision abilities include the ability to use close vision. The employee
is regularly required to talk and hear and to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.

Required Experience:

Manager