Assistant Resident Director

The Residence Life program is designed to provide an environment that supports students in their academic pursuits, encourages interpersonal development, and offers opportunities for individual growth and challenge. To provide a quality of life for on-campus students through a clean, safe, educational environment. Responsible for the overall leadership and management of all residence halls, the assignments of rooms, occupancy status of halls, housekeeping needs, maintenance concerns, and budgets, including operating and programming.

Our diverse residence hall environments promote learning and personal growth through programs that enable students to acknowledge and appreciate diversity through open dialogue, establish a personal sense of interdependence, and prepare them for responsible service as members of the global community.

About the Position:
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 in 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 leaders 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.

Compensation/Benefits:
* A partially furnished efficiency unit with private bathroom.
* A monthly stipend of $1,500 (Part-Time) or $2,200 (Full- Time) before taxes.
* A staff meal plan
* Utilities and Cable TV/ Hard wired and wireless connection

Time Commitment and Duty:
While the position is 29-40 hours per week, the nature of the position is such that its responsibilities are determined not so much by a time clock or a calendar, but by the needs of residents and the department mission. Some periods, such as training, opening, and closing will require more time than average, but other responsibilities will arise that cannot always be anticipated and scheduled.

Staff must follow scheduled hours of operations and be available during the week and on weekends (each ARD can be away up to two weekends per month). Each ARD will be expected to serve an "on duty" and occasionally "on call" basis including weekends as determined necessary by the Residence Life Administrator or Residence Life designee.

ARD's must be available to work at any time during the contract period, including times of adverse weather, during special events (i.e., Homecoming Week, Spirit week, Spring Break) and Holidays. Employee work shifts and productivity time must be documented and verified by a Residence Life Administrator.

Description of Work

* 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.

* Share concerns appropriately by avoiding direct confrontation in staff meetings: supporting in public, confronting in private.

* 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.

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.

Student Conduct and Crisis Management:
* Responsible for interpreting and upholding the university's rules and regulations through upholding the Student Code of Conduct and the Guide to Residential Living policies in a proactive and educational manner.
* Provide night and weekend on duty responsibilities for approximately 1,800 residential students.

Professional Development:
* Represent the department as a member of department/university-wide committees/workgroups
* Participate in staff training and development opportunities offered by The Department of Residence Life and other campus departments.

Coordination:
* Oversee, in coordination with Residence Life Administrator, budgets for residence hall programming and staff development.
* Hold scheduled regular office hours - afternoon & evening hours in the residence hall staff office. ARD schedules are 3 pm-12 am with any adjustments coordinated through the senior leadership of the Department of Residence Life (Director or designated appointee).
* Coordinate Residence check-in/check-out processes, building openings/closings, and room changes.
* Attend all departmental training; prior to the start of the year, mid-year, and throughout the year.
* Attend all staff meetings and individual meetings with Residence Life Administrator
* Assume administrative tasks as assigned by Central Office Staff.

Residence Hall Programming:
* Direct, support, and participate in RA programming efforts.
* Work with RAs to assess student needs and develop programming goals to meet identified needs.
* Spend time in the residence hall being available to students for problem solving, referral services, mediation, conflict resolution and advising.
* Be visible, accessible and available in your area by:
* Spending informal time with building residents
* Being available on scheduled weekends

Policy Enforcement
* Uphold & enforce University and Departmental policies; including any violations of the Conduct or Honor Code.
* Clearly communicate University and Departmental policy to staff and students.
* Assist RAs with confrontation of students violating policies.

Building Management
* Assume responsibility for monitoring the condition of facilities.
* Maintain relationships with housekeeping and facilities staff to ensure building is well kept.
* Initiate work orders for repairs.
* Inspect the building during hall openings and closings and throughout year
* Other duties as assigned

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity,sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.