at Loyola University Of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
RESIDENT DIRECTOR
Position Number
8101937
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name
RESIDENCE LIFE
Location Code
RESIDENCE LIFE (03850A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No
Duties and Responsibilities
The Department of Residence Life at Loyola University Chicago provides housing, programming and related services to 5,000 students residing in traditional style and apartment style residence halls. The Resident Director is a full-time professional position in the Department of Residence Life and within the Division of Student Development. The Resident Director assists in creating living and learning environments that encourage student and community development. Resident Directors are expected to incorporate the principles of transformative education into their work with special emphasis on the development of the whole student - in mind, body, and spirit.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervises, recruits, trains and evaluates hall staff including resident assistants, and desk receptionists.
- Provides resources and support for hall/area activities and programs.
- Advises a hall or area council.
- Serves as a liaison with other offices and departments.
- Acts as the primary conduct officer in the assigned residential area.
- Participates in the departmental on-call duty and emergency response system.
- Maintains the facilities in the hall(s) in cooperation with the Facilities Department.
- Provides advice, support, assistance and referrals to resident students regarding academic, housing, personal or other concerns.
- Maintains office hours for residents and staff.
- Provides administrative functions for the day to day operation the assigned hall/area.
- Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Master Degree in college student personnel, higher education or human services field required. Live-in required. Experience working in residence life or student affairs required.
Qualifications
-Must have an understanding and appreciation for the Jesuit mission of Loyola University Chicago.
- Good interpersonal and problem solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent mediation and conflict resolution skills.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Ability to work nights and weekends when required.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Strong customer service skills.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
N/A
Computer Skills
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet and email applications.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Yes
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
No
Physical Demands
None
Working Conditions
Irregular Hours
Open Date
11/30/2023
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
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Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.
Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
