RESIDENT DIRECTOR

Institution: University of Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)

Position: Resident Director

Classification: Full-time; Exempt; 12-month

Department: Student Life & Housing

Posted Date: February 2024

GENERAL SUMMARY

The primary focus of Student Life and Housing is to cultivate the well-being and success of students at USF. The Resident Director (RD) is a full-time, live-in professional position responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and the overall administration of one or more residence halls and its residents. The Resident Director works with undergraduate students to create a safe, educational, nurturing, and hospitable Christian community that supports and enhances their academic experiences.

The RD supervises a team of resident assistants (undergraduate students), as well as residential students by fostering safe, educational, nurturing, and inclusive Christian communities. The goal is to provide all students with well-rounded support and enhance their academic experiences. In addition to responsibilities in the residence hall(s), the RD will perform additional duties aligned with the operational needs of the Student Life Department at USF.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

• Perform all necessary functions within the appropriate deadlines to ensure effective and efficient operation and management of the resident hall(s).
• Foster the academic, physical, and spiritual well-being of USF students, specifically on-campus, while reflecting and promoting the Christian mission, vision, and identity of the University.
• Provide on-call support to one’s respective residence halls on a daily basis and assume "on-call" responsibility for all residence halls on a rotating schedule with other members of student Life and housing staff including weekends, holidays, and summers.
• Support and plan various events and activities related to the broader function of student life and housing, including, but not limited to move-in; New Student Orientation; Multi-Cultural, First-Generation, and summer camp, conference, and general housing.
• Recruit, select, train, resident assistants to ensure work performance complies with established residence life policies and procedures; evaluate work performance.
• Encourage students to demonstrate responsible and ethical behavior in their communities, assisting with conduct adjudication when requested by supervisor.
• Work cooperatively with all departments on campus, including but not limited to, Admissions, Academic Success Center, Human Resources, Athletics, Campus Safety and Security, and others as needed.
• Coordinate the completion of tasks which are related to the operational aspects of the residence hall; this includes check-in and check-out procedures, facilities requests, fire/health/safety inspections, and other aspects as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Comply with all USF policies and regulations, and also with outside agencies' policies and regulations, including but not limited to Title IX, NCAA, NSIC, Department of Education, Clery Act, FERPA, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Justice.

QUALIFICATIONS

• An earned Master’s Degree preferred.
• Background and experience in student life and housing preferred.
• Ability to express an understanding of and commitment to the goals of a residential Christian liberal arts university generally and the mission of the University of Sioux Falls.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to relate well with students, staff, and faculty
• Demonstrated ability to speak well publicly
• A commitment to nurturing students’ sense of vocation, whole-person development, and well-being as well as the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong work ethic with demonstrated understanding of the role, and dedication and workload required.
• Possess strong problem solving, and time management skills, as well as an ability to work independently and with a team.
• Demonstrate a willingness to work a flexible schedule, including on-call shifts, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to live on campus in an RD apartment; lift and carry up to 25 pounds; successfully pass a required background check; possess a valid driver’s license; and regularly stand, sit and walk during the course of the job.

While we have attempted to capture the major functions in the role of a Resident Director at USF, this job announcement should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements and functions.

APPLICATION

Application materials submitted through the USF online submission process will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled or removed from posting. For all resumes received, if there is interest in your candidacy, USF Human Resources will contact you.

To APPLY, please submit:

• Letter of intent/application
• Resume
• Contact information for a minimum of three professional references

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship. The University of Sioux Falls is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.