Southern Methodist University · 10 hours ago
Residential Community Director (HR Title: Residence Hall Director)
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$47K/yr - $47K/yrSouthern Methodist University (SMU) is a diverse institution serving over 12,000 students and is known for its commitment to academic excellence. The Residential Community Director (RCD) provides leadership in developing positive residential communities and manages various administrative functions within the residential life framework.
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Responsibilities
Train, supervise, and evaluate the job performance of student leaders. Conduct regularly scheduled individual and group meetings. Provide development and accountability for student leaders
Develop a personal knowledge of individual residents to better provide assistance and related support. Assist with retention efforts. Serve as a case manager through the Caring Community Connections program. Provide conflict mediation and parent interaction to resolve student issues
Assess needs of residents. Provide and facilitate programming (including at least one large-scale signature event program yearly) in support of the Residential Commons tradition to promote a positive living and learning environment that fosters a sense of belonging. Advise the programming board for your community
Lead and/or serve on one or more RLSH (and potentially Student Affairs) committees. Meet regularly with the supervisor and other RLSH staff
Collaborate with the Faculty in Residence (FIR) for your community and support their connection to the leadership team and programmatic efforts where applicable
Serve as a Conduct Officer for student conduct cases occurring in the residential areas
Coordinate building operations. Assist with occupancy management, including but not limited to managing room and hall changes, check-in and check-out activity, etc. Monitor the physical condition of assigned areas and report work requests and desired facility improvements per established procedures
Manage budget & financial paperwork, including purchasing and expense reports
Assist in major annual processes, e.g., staff selection, assessments, and serve on the on-call rotation to manage student and facilities emergencies, etc
Perform related duties as assigned or required to meet RLSH and University goals
Regular evening/weekend hours will be required for student meetings, programs, trainings and other events
This person will serve on an on-call rotation. This person is also expected to be a presence in the community in which they live
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree is required
Work experience in related areas of Student Affairs is required
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies
Candidate must demonstrate strong written communication skills
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise creative solutions
Candidate must have strong organizational, planning and time management skills
Preferred
A Master's degree is preferred
A degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Counseling in Higher Education, or related field is preferred
Previous Residence Life experience (full-time or graduate) is strongly preferred
Experience working in a Residential College setting or experience working with academic and faculty partners is preferred
Experience supervising student staff is also preferred
Benefits
SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits.
Traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans
A wide range of wellness programs
An array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family
Tuition benefits
Company
Southern Methodist University
SMU is a distinguished center for teaching and research located near the heart of Dallas.
Founded in 1911
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$101.8MKey Investors
Phillips FoundationTexas Workforce CommisionMoody Foundation
2023-06-14Grant· $1.7M
2022-07-07Grant· $0.1M
2019-11-12Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Lisa Nelson
Adjunct Professor
Michael Hites
Chief Information Officer
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