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Job ID: 13919429
 
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Job Title:Residence Director
Work Type:Work Days: Weekdays, Work Vary: No , Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 30, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:Unspecified
Benefits:401(k) or other retirement, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO, Vision Plan
 
Physical Required:Unspecified
Drug Testing Required:Unspecified
Education Required:
Experience Required:Unspecified
 
Required Skills:
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and minimum of two years’ residence life and/or student development experience that includes program or event planning, participation in on-call duty rotation, and/or documentation of policy violations.
As a Residence Director in an all-women's residence hall at a college for women, it is a bona fide requirement that a qualified candidate identifies as a woman.
At least two years’ experience living in campus housing.
Ability to work within a team and motivate others.
Effective communication, organization and human relations skills.
Willingness to engage students in their growth and development through supporting the values of the Catholic, Benedictine tradition. Applicants from all faith traditions are encouraged to apply.
Willingness to learn and utilize student development theory including women's development theory.
Willingness and ability to maintain a high level of competence and professionalism. Discreet judgment and confidentiality are expected at this level of responsibility.
Leadership development skills and ability to practice and teach shared leadership.
Demonstrated referral ability.
Knowledge of professional standards in student affairs.
Computer proficiency in word processing, database and utilizing the internet.
Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.
Must be able to live on the campus of CSB.
Must hold a valid US driver's license or obtain one prior to 1st day of employment due to participation in staff duty rotation.
The ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Preferred Skills:
Master’s degree in college student personnel, student development, counseling, or related field.
 
Job Description:
The Residential Life & Housing Department at the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) invites applications for a full-time (.92 FTE), benefit eligible position of Residence Director.

In support of the four-year residential experience at the College of Saint Benedict (CSB), the Residence Director (RD) is responsible for creating a supportive environment in a campus residential area that promotes the values and practices of Catholic, Benedictine living with an intentional focus on the development of women. The RD serves as a mentor, resource person, and role model to residents and student staff members. The Residence Director is responsible for implementing the residential experience in their area, including facilitation of hall/area programming, training and supervision of resident assistants or community advisors, and community development.


Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

CSB offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program. For further information, see http://www.csbsju.edu/about.
Responsibilities
Develop a residential community-focused environment using developmental theories, community models, and Benedictine Values, which encourages personal growth of students.
Supervise, train and evaluate student staff.
Administer and interpret the student conduct process for residents in the area utilizing an educational and developmental approach.
Implement departmental residential curriculum through comprehensive programming, cohort-based learning, campus partner collaboration, and integration of learning outcomes and assessment plans.
Execute departmental projects and initiatives including advising, staff selection, and training.
Serve in an on-call rotation (approximately once every 6-7 weeks) to provide after-hours support and crisis response, which may include hospital visits.
Support and assist with the overall Residential Life and Housing operations.
Work in partnership with other college constituencies to provide quality service to students.
Engage in on-going professional and personal development.

Refer to ID 01790 when applying