MCC Daily Tribune
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
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Julia Ragaglia
MCC Association
02/13/2024