Residence Director Position Description
student housing

Residence Director

Position Summary

The Residence Director is a full-time, live-in, professional staff member and reports to the Associate Director for Student Housing and Conference Services. The position includes community building and administrative management responsibility of a residential building/area with 150-400 residents, student staff supervision, training and development, programming, student leader advisement and enforcing College and Housing policies. The Residence Director should also demonstrate volunteerism within the college community and a commitment to multiculturalism.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

• Previous experience working with college students

• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous collegiate campus housing experience

• Strong administrative, communication, and leadership skills

• Previous experience serving on duty/call for emergency response

• Supervisory and management experience

 

Major Responsibilities

• Facilitates the development of a community and educational environment which encourages inclusive and positive relationships among residents

• Oversees the day-to-day operation of a residence hall including staff supervision, organizational planning, programming, counseling, discipline, facilities and administrative tasks

• Supervises, trains, evaluates and selects Resident Assistants and other student staff specific to the assigned building or complex

• Counsels, advises and assists residents concerning personal, interpersonal, and facilities concerns.

• Provides academic support, counseling, and resources to students

• Coordination of information sharing among College Administration, Housing Office staff, student staff and residents

• Administrative tasks including budget management, occupancy oversight, use of multiple software platforms (Banner, StarRez, Maxient, TMA, Blackboard, and others) and various clerical tasks

• Enforces and promulgates Fort Lewis College and Student Housing policies, protocols and regulations

• Provide emergency response management and support by serving in campus RD duty rotation.

• Serve as a student conduct hearing officer, including: facilitate meetings, decide responsibility, issue and follow up on sanctions, and maintain records

• Serve on department, institution wide committees and complete assigned projects.

• Fosters student leadership, involvement and advises hall government.

• Develops and maintains good communication with staff and residents and promotes good public relations. This includes but is not limited to central office staff, dining services, custodial, and maintenance staff

• Serve as a Summer Conference Manager during the summer. Be the main point of contact for several large conference groups, confirm information and accommodations, and ensure FLC facilities are adequately prepared for arrival

• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

• Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), as defined by the Clery Act of 1998

• As a Responsible Employee of Fort Lewis College, report all relevant details about alleged sexual misconduct involving FLC students, faculty, or, staff, about which they or know or have reason to know

• Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.

• Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned

 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).

• Ability to work in a confined area or travel across campus.

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

 

Compensation

Compensation package includes a $35,600 salary, furnished apartment, meal plan when dining services are available, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

 12 month appointment. Exempt position. 40 hours per week. Evening and weekends as required.

 

Application Process

A complete application packet includes the following documents submitted at one PDF document:

• Cover letter addressing interest, commitment to diversity and qualifications for position

• Resume

• Names and contact information for three current, professional references

 

Submit materials to:

Margaret Watts, Associate Director for Student Housing and Conference Services

rd-search@fortlewis.edu

Application materials received by March 1, 2021 will receive full consideration.

Position will remain open until filled.

The successful candidate will be required to submit original, official college transcripts, and pass a background check.

The College and the Community

Fort Lewis College, a selective public institution located in Durango, Colorado, offers degree programs in arts, business, education, health fields, humanities, social and natural sciences, and teacher education. Our inspiring mountain campus is located atop a scenic mesa overlooking historic Durango and situated between the San Juan Mountains and the desert Southwest. We are committed to accessible and high-quality baccalaureate education, and our hallmarks are remarkably close relationships between students and faculty, the freedom of intellectual exploration, and the challenge of experiential learning. Our 3,300 students come from 48 states, 17 countries, with 36% Native American and Alaska Native backgrounds, and 11% Hispanic backgrounds. Durango is a thriving multicultural community of 18,500 set along the beautiful Animas River Valley. Averaging 300 sunny days per year, the community is known for its outdoor lifestyle and friendly, festive atmosphere. Durango is also the cultural and economic hub of the Four Corners region, rich in dining, shopping, and entertainment, and linked with airline service to hubs in Denver, Phoenix, and Dallas.

Equal Opportunity

Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment, admission, and education shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment; applications from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.

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