Residence Hall Director

Residence Hall DirectorResidence Life at Elizabethtown College invites applications for Residence Hall Director.The primary purpose of this position is to lead and oversee a neighborhood of residential communities (traditional halls, apartments, on-campus houses, and/or quads) to ensure a healthy and vibrant community. This position is considered an essential employee during inclement weather and other unexpected emergency events. This position is a 12 month, live-on campus role, with nights as weekends as necessary.For full consideration please provide cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) references when applying.Essential Functions:SupervisionRecruit, hire, train, and supervise student staff (such as senior resident assistants, resident assistants, and/or community assistants)Assist with the recruitment, selection, and training of student leaders in Residence LifeSupervise student leaders through weekly one-on-one meetings, team meetings, and as needed coaching and development plans and evaluationsHousing & Residence Life, Community Living, and Student LifeHousing Coordination, Assignments, and FacilitiesOversight, awareness, and attention of the entirety of your neighborhood to ensure that students have holistic supportAssist with housing selection and assignmentsCoordinate room changes for students in your residential communities as neededAssist with break stay and exception requestsOpen and close buildingsCommunicate with parents and family members of students that have questions about anything related to their residential experience and find solutions to any issuesOversee and conduct health and safety inspections each semesterComplete monthly building walkthroughsCollaborate with Facilities and Environmental Services to be included in the solutions of ongoing or consistent issues or concernsOn-Call, Crisis Management, and Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesParticipate in the Administrator On-Call (AOC) rotationBe familiar with established emergency protocols, and be prepared to implement them when necessaryPartner with Campus Safety to ensure smooth responses and shared expectations to situations involving officers and Residence LifeCommunicate, monitor, and enforce College policies and proceduresAdjudicate conduct cases as assignedPerform wellness checks, advise and refer students to appropriate resourcesParticipate in Bias or Title IX investigations or hearing panels as neededGeneral Duties within Division and DepartmentDemonstrate an active commitment to fostering vibrant communities and a sense of belonging for studentsMonitor and respond to emails in the shared Residence Life department inboxAssist with social media posts for Residence LifeAssist with all trainings/workshops, recruitment and selection, community programming, and housing selection processes and eventsParticipate in signature campus events such as New Student Orientation (NSO), Admissions Open Houses and Accepted Student Days, Homecoming and Family Weekend, and TGISDine with students, faculty, and staff in college dining facilities using available meal planOther duties as assignedAssessmentParticipate in departmental assessment initiativesVisit weekly with students to learn how their experience is progressing and amplify those things that are value added, while seeking solutions for those that are issuesPartner with Academics, Athletics, Student Assembly, Alumni Relations, SAAC, and peer mentors to leverage existing experiences and amplify their impactSolicit input and sample students from across campus in both survey and focus group formatsQualificationsTo perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made.Required Qualifications:Reside in assigned college-owned housingBachelor's degree required; plus, two years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experiencePrevious supervisory experience preferredOther Skills, Abilities, and/or TrainingAbility to work extended hoursAbility to work nights and weekendsAbility to preserve confidentiality of informationAbility to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to work within strict deadlinesGood interpersonal skills and desire to be a team playerExceptional customer service skillsExcellent communication skillsSense of creativity and curiosityAbility to use Microsoft Teams phone systemProficient with Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to use StarRezElizabethtown College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.