RESIDENT DIRECTOR

Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Demonstrate an understanding of and appreciation for the Jesuit mission and the values of Loyola University Chicago, including a commitment to social justice and inclusion
• Supervise, recruit, train and evaluate personnel in assigned residence hall(s), which may include any combination of: Desk Receptionists (hourly student employees), Resident Assistants (paraprofessional student leaders)
• Perform administrative functions for day-to-day operations of residence hall/area as assigned
• Serve as a University Conduct Administrator and adjudicate student conduct cases that occur in the residence halls
• Participate in the 24/7 on-call emergency response system for campus community of 4,800 residential students
• Provide conflict mediation, crisis intervention and appropriate follow-up for students in the residential community
• Oversee the implementation and evaluation of educational opportunities in the residence halls, including support/resources for events, the residential curriculum, learning communities, and academic support initiatives
• Advise (or assist in advising) a Department of Residence Life student organization (hall council, RHA, etc.)
• Assist in the overseeing maintenance, housekeeping, and facility condition in cooperation with the Facilities Department
• Provide advice, support, assistance and referrals to students regarding academic, housing, and personal concerns
• Serve as a facilitator for UNIV 101 class to support first-year student transition into Loyola University Chicago• Maintain office hours for availability to residents and staff, including some evening and weekend commitments
• Serve on departmental and divisional committees (as applicable)
• Other duties as assigned by the departmental leadership team 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