Male Residence Director

Locations IL - Chicago, Chicago, 820 N. Lasalle Blvd, Chicago, IL 60610, USA On-site Education Full-Time Requisition #: MALER002327 Description Location: Onsite, Chicago, IL Job-Type: Full-Time Compensation Range: $39,900 USD The compensation above is the estimated hiring range for this position. Final offers are determined based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and other job-related considerations. To access a list of benefits for full-time jobs, click here. What You Will Be Doing: The Male Residence Director (RD) supports Moody Student Life in “helping students mature in Christ” by providing spiritual, relational, and administrative leadership to Moody’s Chicago campus residence halls. This full-time, twelve-month, live-in position services the emotional, relational, spiritual, and physical needs of one of the Institute’s residence hall communities through mentoring student leaders, providing authentic student care and discipline, constructively engaging campus culture, and modeling Christ-like leadership. Because of the high degree of student contact and the great potential of influencing campus culture, the RD position is vital to furthering the mission of Moody Bible Institute, Student Life, and Residence Life. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Select, supervise, train, and mentor 8-11 Resident Assistants. Plan and lead weekly small group meetings with Resident Assistants. Develop and implement a vision for small group and residence hall community that fosters a healthy and safe living/learning environment and also encourages student faith development, holistic maturity in Christ, and community responsibility. Advise students and staff who have spiritual, emotional, or relational concerns, making referrals to other campus resources as appropriate. Assist the Dean of Residence Life and the Dean of Students in establishing, communicating, and enforcing the Student Life Guide. Partner with Public Safety, Health Services, the Counseling Center, the Dean of Residence Life, and the Dean of Student Care and Concerns in addressing student health, emotional, and safety issues and in responding to student emergencies. Provide oversight to the student check-in and check-out process. Support the housing assignment, room selection, and room change process. Maintain a visible presence and serve as the primary contact to students and staff in the residence halls. Initiate and develop relationships with students and provide support to them in forming healthy, life-giving relationships with others. Manage facility maintenance requests by serving as a liaison and student advocate to Facility Services. Serve in an “on-call” capacity for student needs and concerns one week-night a week, three to four weekends during the semester, during breaks (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break), and three weeks coverage during the summer. Provide leadership for adjunct responsibilities within the residence life program. Participate in the leadership of New Student Orientation during the fall and spring semester. Partner with Residence Life staff in overseeing the summer residence hall program. Attend Residence Life and Student Life Staff meetings and In-Services. Complete assigned administrative responsibilities in a timely manner. Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Residence Life. Bachelor’s Degree is required. Must be a male, as this individual would live with our male students. Evidence of exemplary Christian character and commitment. Must understand and support the mission of Moody Bible Institute, Student Life, and the Student Life Guide. Evidence a heart of service and ministry to college students. Exhibit a hospitable and welcoming relational demeanor to students and a collaborative spirit with colleagues. Possess an understanding of and appreciation for multicultural sensitivity. Possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Evidence strong interpersonal skills and exhibit a collaborative spirit. Display strong leadership, management skills. Able to work in the US legally without sponsorship Preferred Requirements: Demonstrate a proficiency in Excel spreadsheets, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, and Publisher. Master’s Degree in counseling, ministry, communication, or student personnel is preferred. Previous Residence Life experience is preferred. Work Environment/Conditions: Moody Bible Institute is a Christian-based Higher Education and Media Ministry. We exist to equip people with the Truth of God’s Word. If you are mission-minded, and have a servant’s heart, join us as we look to further impact the Kingdom of God. It is required of the person employed in this position to live in campus housing on Moody’s Chicago location. This position operates within a standard office and residence hall environment in the context of higher education. Computer competencies are necessary, within an aptitude for learning new programs and systems. Occasional weekend and evening hours are possible as the academic calendar or programs require. There is some travel expected, mainly for team-building purposes. Additional Information: Moody Bible Institute is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Candidates must align with MBI’s Christian identity. Employees are expected to sign a Statement of Faith and adhere to the Community Standards. We comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and any other applicable legally protected category. As a religious institution, we have the right to, and do, require that employees hold beliefs consistent with our Doctrinal Statement and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our religious beliefs, as explained in our Community Standards. Qualifications Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Moody-Bible-Institute