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Posted:
April 2, 2021
Location:
Connecticut
Salary:
Unpaid
Type:
Full-time
Preferred Education:
Bachelor’s
JOB SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Residence Hall Director (RHD) is to support the health, safety and well-being of residential students. Residence Hall Directors are also responsible for the overall student learning and community development in the residence halls. Along with another Residence Hall Director, the RHD supervises Resident Assistants in multiple residential areas comprising approximately 500 residents. The Residence Hall Director facilitates residential students' personal, interpersonal, and intellectual growth.  This is a full-time 12-month live-in position, with a typical workday being 9:00am-5:00pm. There will be some evening and weekend commitments outside of the scheduled hours. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Student Services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Duties/essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Student Learning and Growth

Residence Hall Directors are responsible for facilitating residential students' personal success, interpersonal competence, and intellectual fulfillment by implementing Residential Life's intentional, yearlong educational plan.
  • Implement and assess educational plan within area of responsibility.
  • Initiate appropriate referrals regarding students' individual educational concerns.
  • Advise area's Hall Association.
  • Respond to needs of individual areas, which may include learning community and/or special interest housing.
  • Serve as an Investigating Student Conduct Officer.
Community Development

Residence Hall Directors are responsible for developing inclusive living communities that are supportive and respectful of individual differences and rights of others.
  • Promote the standards and expectations for behavior as part of the residential community.
  • Assist community members in managing conflict between individuals and within groups to reach mutually negotiated resolutions.
  • Foster an engaged community in their area of assigned responsibility by being present in the community and building social connections among community members and staff.
  • Address issues related to safety, well-being, facilities, and emergencies by following Residential Life and University protocols.
  • Assume on-duty responsibilities, in a rotation with other Residence Hall Directors, the Assistant Director of Student Services, Assistant Director of Operations and the Director of Student Services, to respond to various student crises in and around the residence halls. This includes situations that occur after the typical work hours and is often in the evening.
Supervision

Residence Hall Directors provide leadership to their staff by overseeing the operations of their area and developing individual staff members.
  • Provide on-going individual and group supervision for student staff.
  • Evaluate student staff and make recommendations regarding performance.
  • Facilitate training for student staff.
  • Recruit and select applicants for Resident Assistant and Student Worker positions.
Administrative Tasks

Residence Hall Directors effectively manage information and other resources to enhance the mission of Residential Life.
  • Communicate appropriately and in a timely manner with students, staff, faculty and other constituents.
  • Administer departmental processes and procedures and maintain accurate records.
  • Manage budget for area(s) of responsibility.
  • Assist with the selection of departmental and Stamford campus professional staff.
  • Serve on committees and planning groups for residential matters and the Stamford campus, as appropriate.
  • Assume assigned summer responsibilities.
  • Collaborate with property management and operations/facilities staff to maintain the area and implement strategies to educate residents and promote care of facilities.
  • Serve on Department committees and task forces.
  • Work collaboratively with Housing Services Staff on Occupancy Management for your assigned area.
Professional Development

Residential Life is dedicated to providing support and encouragement for individual staff members' professional development as it relates to the mission and goals of UConn Residential Life.
  • Participate in training held by Residential Life and the Division of Student Affairs.
  • Participate in national and regional professional organizations.
  • Develop and maintain an individual personal/professional development plan in consultation with supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master's Degree and two years of residence hall experience or Bachelor's Degree and three or more years of professional residence hall experience.
  • Experience with the supervision of residence hall or other staff in college or university residence halls or student affairs settings.
  • An understanding of, sensitivity to, and desire to live and work with a diverse student population.
  • Experience enhancing students' academic and personal development through advising student groups, providing leadership training and program development.
  • Experience addressing individual student and community behavioral matters.
  • Ability to think critically and effectively plan and organize work.
  • Experience working as a part of a multi-faceted student-oriented team including liaison work with offices such as Dining Services, Facilities, Public Safety, and Student Health Services.
  • Willingness to work irregular and flexible hours.

    • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master's degree in college student personnel, higher education, counseling or at least five years of university residence hall supervisory experience.
  • Two years or more of post Master's residence hall work experience.
  • Current membership and/or active involvement in related professional organizations.

    • APPOINTMENT TERMS

    Salary is commensurate with experience and degree consistent with the current bargaining agreement salary schedule. Hall Directors live in a department-provided, furnished apartment. A significant other, partner or spouse may reside with the Hall Director in accordance with State and University guidelines. A tuition waiver is available for pre-approved course work. The outstanding benefits package includes State health care.

    TO APPLY

    Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #495097 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Please indicate the professional relationship of each reference to the candidate. An official transcript will be required if an invitation for an on-campus interview is extended. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

    Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. 

    This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on April 30, 2021. 

    All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

    The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University's teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn's ranking as one of the nation's top research universities. UConn's faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

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    Internal Number: 495097-2276_1617204831
    About University of Connecticut
    The University of Connecticut is a national leader among public research universities, with more than 30,000 students seeking answers to critical questions in classrooms, labs, and the community. A culture of innovation drives this pursuit of knowledge throughout the University’s network of campuses. Connecticut’s commitment to higher education helps UConn attract students who thrive in the most competitive environments, as well as globally renowned faculty members. Our school pride is fueled by a history of success that has made us a standout in Division I athletics. UConn fosters a diverse and vibrant culture that meets the needs and seizes the opportunities of a dynamic global society.
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