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Resident Director, Housing and Residence Life

Job Description:

Function of Position:

The Resident Director (RD) is directly responsible for the administration, academic and social learning environment of the residents in the Alice Holloway Young Commons.  The RD is a member of the Student Services Division and is employed by the MCC Association, Inc. This is a full-time professional, 10-month, live-in position.  The RD works with the student staff (Resident Assistants and Community Assistants) and professional staff to provide a supportive, challenging and rewarding community environment where students can live and learn. 

Essential Basic Functions:

Fundamental job responsibilities for the position of Resident Director include having the ability to: (1) travel between residential areas and other campus facilities; (2) direct and respond to fire alarms and other emergencies; (3) manage the physical conditions of the residence hall facilities; (4) operate a computer system using various software applications; (5) ascend and descend multiple flights of stairs. Basic functions necessary for the position in the area of communications include the ability to: (1) read reports, gather and analyze data and compile information for written reports; (2) prepare written memorandums and documents and compile forms needed in the operation and management of the residence halls; and (3) communicate effectively, both orally and written, with residents, parents, visitors, faculty, staff and community agencies and members.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:                                                                                                

General:

  • Participate in day, evening, and weekend duty coverage
  • Ensure students are compliant with the Residence Life Policy Manual and College policies
  • Establish and maintain office hours to provide visibility and address resident needs and concerns
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with both residents and student staff which promote ongoing communication, mutual support and respect
  • Maintain effective positive relationships with all College departments (including, but not limited to, Facilities, Public Safety, Counseling and Advising, Health Services, Career Center, Campus Center)
  • Attend individual and group staff meetings with professional staff members and participate in ongoing staff development activities
  • Manage situations involving various psychological, emotional, medical or other safety-related emergencies or incidents in the residence hall
  • Design and implement proactive approaches to assist with the development of community values and ethical standards such as respect, courtesy, and compromise
  • Support all student issues within the building community including interpersonal conflict, roommate mediations, student development and resident crises and make appropriate referrals as necessary

Student Conduct:

  • Complete reports, as requested
  • Review, input and respond to information in the judicial database
  • Conduct necessary conduct hearings, complete database entries and official documentation

Operations:

  • Assist with room selection and assignment process
  • Conduct assigned responsibilities associated with checking in/out students and other administrative processes related to occupancy
  • Assist with hall documentation related to physical building management and inventory control e.g., work orders, room condition reports, and log of emergency calls
  • Assist with maintaining correct records of all building keys and facilitate lock changes and key distribution
  • Conduct fire drills and safety inspections in conjunction with the Public Safety and/or Emergency Health Services
  • Assist with postal mail delivery, pick-up and distribution.
  • Maintain a weekly up to date occupancy report containing available rooms and room changes
  • Assist Public Safety and Photo ID in maintaining proper student access to the residence halls using the Security Desk system

Programming:

  • Organize at least two programs in the assigned building each semester
  • Participate in building and campus wide programming efforts
  • Maintain accurate programming records for the hall
  • Submit required programming paperwork to the MCC Association, Inc. Accounting Office in a timely manner
  • Assist in monitoring and maintaining the residence hall programming budget

Student Personnel:

  • Collaborate with department regarding selection, training, mentoring, recognition and evaluation of Resident Assistant and Community Assistant staff
  • Conduct individual and group staff meetings with RAs weekly
  • Conduct individual and group staff meetings with CAs  weekly

MCC Expectations:

  • Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
  • Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
  • Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
  • Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
  • Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors required, Master's Degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling, or Higher Education Administration preferred.
  • Some experience strongly recommended.
  • Other necessary qualifications include: strong organizational, administrative and communication skills, as well as professional leadership and decision-making abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

Additional Information:

Remuneration:

  • The starting salary range for the Resident Director position is $30,000 to $34,000. 
  • Professional development is encouraged and opportunities are generally available for each staff member to attend various professional development activities each year. 
  • Staff members earn 6 sick days per year and 2 vacation days per year with summers off. 
  • Compensatory days are provided. 
  • Resident Directors are provided with a rent-free, furnished apartment, local phone service with voicemail and Caller ID, basic cable, internet access, personal laundry facilities, reserved parking, and free utilities.    
  • MCC campus bookstore discounts are provided. 
  • Complimentary tickets for the Resident Director and their family to attend all home, intercollegiate athletic contests and the use of the recreational facilities free of charge.

Anticipated Work Schedule: (10 months + 1 week)

  • The starting date for this position is August 1, 2023. The end date is June 7, 2024.
  • This position has a five year maximum term.
  • There may be opportunities to be hired for summer employment in the future

See the job listing for more information: (monroecc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails)

Julia Ragaglia
MCC Association
02/13/2024