This position is a full-time, 12-month benefited position responsible for providing dynamic and collaborative oversight and management of a 667-bed residential complex as Resident Director for Curtis Hall. Reporting to the Director of Residential Life and Student Activities, this employee assists in creating and implementing a positive residential and academic environment for resident students. Under the supervision of the Director of Residential Life and Student Activities, this position is responsible for the selection, development, training and supervision of the Resident Assistant staff. Performs on-call responsibilities within a duty rotation. Live- in housing in Curtis Hall is provided as well as a partial meal plan when classes are in session.
DUTIES
Acts as on-call crisis response/management and early intervention for student behavioral
Coordinates the hiring, training, and supervision of Resident Assistant
Supports Resident Assistants with residence hall programming in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Student
Provides a professional staff presence in Curtis
Provides resident students with academic, personal and vocational
Establishes and maintains communication with students living in the residence halls through individual contacts, meetings, and Serves as a mediator/facilitator when necessary to provide resolutions for interpersonal conflicts between students.
Participates in ongoing inspections of residence hall, physical plant and grounds, to ensure Academy and government standards of health, safety and cleanliness are
Manages the inspection for damages and determines damage
Relays and follows up on residence hall work orders to
Coordinates safety and emergency response needs with Campus Safety and duty resident assistants as necessary.
Provides Emergency Evacuation Procedure training and for RAs and ensures that all residents of the building have received
Manages pre- and post- academic year housing for athletes, regiment, orientation, graduation, and cruise.
Determines Company assignments for incoming students and manages ship moves, as necessary, to ensure student housing needs are
Serves as Chair of the Residential Hearings Board, investigates violations of Academy regulations by residents and determines accountability of
Provides room inventory control and key
Coordinates student room assignments in collaboration with the Director of Residential Life and Student
Provides assistance/liaison as needed to other areas of student
Must reside in residential
Supervise and train student employees, primarily Resident
Skills
Excellent organization skills
Ability to prioritize and to handle competing multiple projects
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills required; ability to interact with all levels of staff including management
Strong customer service skills
Ability to work with and support adolescents and young adults
Able to work both independently and collaboratively
Ability to work irregular / extended hours/weeks, including night and weekend duties as required
Computer proficiency/Knowledge of Windows Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with StarRez housing software is preferred but not required. Willingness to learn
This job description reflects the general duties of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be inherent to the position. The Academy may assign reasonably related additional duties to individual employees consistent with policy and collective bargaining agreements.
Requirements
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree; Coursework in Student Affairs or Higher Education Administration
Preferred
Experience with event planning and management preferred
Knowledge of and experience with crisis protocol and student leadership preferred
Two+ years’ experience in residential life/student affairs preferred