Resident Director

Resident Director

The Resident Director (RD) position is essential to the core mission of the Office of Residence Life, and it is part of a team that provides leadership and support for Molloy's residential student population. The RD provides oversight for a staff of Resident Assistants (RAs) and assigned building(s). This includes working with Residence Life team members and Division of Student Affairs staff on facilities, operations and programmatic endeavors to ensure student support and success while on campus. This is a live-in position, and the RD is expected to be available after hours and on weekends/holidays. The RD is expected to be a strong communicator committed to overall student success and providing strong customer service. This position will also oversee the department's social media accounts.

Provide overnight duty coverage for the residence halls responding to crises as needed. Ability to work nights and weekends as needed. Participate in on-call Administrator rotation referring to supervisor and campus resources as needed (Public Safety, Counseling Center, etc.). Supervise a staff of Resident Assistants (RAs) in an assigned area and oversee all Res Life programs, including RA programs and department programs. Coordinate the training, development, and evaluation of assigned RA staff. Advise the Residence Hall Association (RHA) to create programmatic opportunities for all residential students and advocacy opportunities. Create consistent and intentional efforts to interact with students and provide opportunities for student growth and development. Goals include developing a supportive, welcoming and inclusive community for all residents in support of Molloy and the Division of Student Affairs mission. Actively participate in room selection, Resident Assistant selection, and other Residence Life processes. Assist the Residence Life staff in planning and implementing major events, including, but not limited to, Move-In Days, Family Weekend, Admissions Tours and Recruitment events, Openings and Closings of buildings for each break, etc. Collaborate with team members and Student Affairs department to provide opportunities for connection and communication with students including maintaining Residence Life social media outlets. Develops and maintains positive relationships with students, faculty and staff and all members of the Molloy University.

Bachelor's degree. Must have at least 1 year of residence life experience. 1 to 3 years of work related experience. Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).

Masters degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Counseling or related field. Social Media. Jenzabar Software. Daily contact requiring courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment.

When determining the salary offer for a new employee, Molloy considers several key characteristics such as job knowledge, skills, and experience as well as internal and external equity. The hiring hourly rate for this position is $22.00 to $23.00. On campus apartment is provided. This hourly rate represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation at the time of posting. As part of its total compensation package, Molloy University offers an extensive range of benefits and programs for its employees including excellent health and dental insurance options, generous time off and tuition benefits. For further information, please visit Benefits | Molloy University.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Molloy University does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, or military status; in its administration of educational policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or in employment practices. Molloy University takes its responsibility seriously to establish an environment in which the dignity and worth of all members of the institutional community are respected. In its effort to provide an optimal learning environment the University seeks the appointment of persons who are highly qualified and whose background is appropriate to fill each vacancy. It is University policy to recruit, employ, retain and promote employees without discrimination regarding sex, race, color, creed, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or physical disability.