Assistant Resident Director

Grand Canyon University!  One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. 

Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. 

Grand Canyon university is currently seeking an Assistant Resident Director. The Assistant Resident Director (ARD) position is a part-time, live-in position which operates under the direction and supervision of a mentor Resident Director and Residence Life Manger. The position will assist in the training and learning of the Assistant Resident Director in the Community Learning Plan (CLP), Resident Assistant management, building operations, and on-call incident response within the living area.

What you will do:

• Assist and support Resident Directors and Resident Assistants in the implementation of the Community Learning Plan (CLP).

• Support Resident Director in the management of Resident Assistants in the living area to ensure they are upholding the standards of their position as outlined for university student leaders.

• Monitor physical condition of the living area and communicates with residents about repairs and preventative maintenance to the building.

• Collaborate with Housing Operations to manage resident check-in and check-out and assist with room changes throughout the year.

• Assist, confront, and intercede in community standard violations and emergency situations as they arise in the living area. Provides appropriate written and verbal behavioral data relevant to administering guidance, support, and/or discipline, and reports/refers to supervisors and Student Conduct Staff.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

• 1-2 years relevant experience in Student Affairs or other related experience

• Must pass pre-employment background investigation

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events

• Free covered parking

• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

• Free on-site gyms at all our office locations