Assistant Resident Director

Residence Life works to create an inclusive on-campus housing environment that promotes learning, citizenship, involvement and leadership. The Assistant Resident Directors are responsible for the general supervision and management of a residence hall community which houses 100-350 students.

The Assistant Resident Directors (ARD) is a temporary 11 month, live-in appointment with the Department of Housing and Residence Life within the Division of Student Affairs.

The ARD serves as an active and visible residence hall staff member that participates and facilitates student development, community development, leadership development, activity development, administration, policy enforcement, crisis management and staff development.

Advanced level ARD’s may have additional responsibilities and work full-time hours. ARD’s are expected to act as building leads in case of absence of their supervisors.

Attendance at ARD training is mandatory. ARDs will also be expected to attend all advertised department trainings. The ARD application is a yearly renewal process and will be supervised by a Residence Life Administrator.

Description of Work

Co-Supervision of Staff
• Conduct weekly staff meetings with RAs.
• Conduct individual one-on-one meetings with RAs every 2 weeks.
• Provide ongoing training, recognition, and staff development opportunities.
• Schedule RA staff for building coverage, including breaks, closings, post-exams, and graduation.
• Hold staff members accountable for actions by routinely evaluating job performance.
• Share concerns appropriately by avoiding direct confrontation in staff meetings: supporting in public, confronting in private.
• Participate in RA selection and evaluation processes.
• Role model appropriate behavior to ensure you do not lose credibility, effectiveness or your job.
• Maintain only professional relationships with student staff and residents.
• Keep Residence Life Administrator informed of all situations and regularly discuss staff wellbeing and performance with Residence Life Administrator.
• Advise students who are members of the community council.

Community and Student Leadership Development
• Build community utilizing the community development plan and activity model set forth by the department.
• Directs staff in the creation of events and initiatives that encourage resident involvement and engage students with their growth and development.
• Serves as a resource and referral agent for students’ academic, identity, and social needs.
• Supports and meets the needs of all students based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
• Work collaboratively with security personnel to create a safe and secure community.
• Participates on at least one department committee as a collateral assignment.