Resident Director - Temporary

East Tennessee State University, United States

Updated: 3 days ago
Location: Johnson City, TENNESSEE
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Resident Director - Temporary
Department Housing and Residence Life - 50780
Pay Grade
Job Category Temporary
Job Summary
The fundamental role of the position is to facilitate and ensure that the residential experience engages students and fosters an atmosphere conducive to the personal development and growth of residents and staff. Individuals in this position work together with the Department of Housing and Residence Life in establishing and supporting Departmental academic initiatives, living-learning communities, and the residential curriculum. RDs also provide support for Student Life & Enrollment and University initiatives.
The Resident Director- Temporary position is a live-in position; staff is expected to reside and be visible in their assigned facility while employed and to maintain a presence in their assigned housing overnight during the week and weekends.
Staff working in this position are responsible for the following areas:
  • Student engagement, including building a community that supports students in developing a sense of belonging, critical thinking skills, and personal responsibility;
  • Advising the community council, a registered student organization;
  • Staff supervision and training, including mentoring and coaching students;
  • Administrative and management functions, including work related to hall staff, safety and security, crisis intervention, and facilities;
  • Campus support, including participation in on-call coverage;
  • Other duties as assigned.


ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of student development and residential living-learning philosophies, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills are necessary to lead and direct hall staff and students.
  • Individuals must have the ability to interact with a diverse student population.
  • The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Required Qualifications
Ability to be flexible, work as a team, organize tasks, prioritize duties, and effectively complete the various components of the RD position, including the following physical requirements:
  • Visually assess the community, surroundings, and situations that occur spontaneously and respond appropriately;
  • Verbally communicate with staff, residents, and supervisors in casual and crisis interactions;
  • Use and operate key/access cards, elevators, duty phones, and computer systems;
  • Access and respond to situations where they occur (i.e., inside student rooms, bathrooms, hallways, stairwells, elevators, and building lobbies).


In accordance with Tennessee state law, all residence hall and apartment staff must successfully pass a national and local criminal background check and have fingerprints on file with ETSU Public Safety.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in residence life is preferred but not required.
Salary

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number SS01118P
Is this position subject to a criminal background check? Yes
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No
Open Date 07/13/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications should include a cover letter, addressing interest in the position and qualifications, as well as the following items:
  • Motivation for applying
  • Description of Residence Life/Student Life activities you have participated in, and/or work experiences and skills that you feel qualify you for the position.
  • Your definition of what community development means to you and how you would establish a sense of community within a residential environment.


A resume that lists experiences and educational background, including all employment you have held (full and part-time), starting with your most recent position.
Transcripts must be submitted to be considered for review (unofficial transcripts or a copy of the transcript is acceptable for application purposes). Official transcripts may be required upon hire.

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