Basic Purpose:

The Resident Director (RD) serves as a live-in professional responsible for developing and sustaining a vibrant, inclusive, and values-based residential community aligned with the mission of Assumption University, a Catholic institution grounded in the principles of the Assumptionists. The RD plays a vital leadership role in student development, residential programming, crisis response, and community building, while fostering an environment rooted in Christian values, academic excellence, and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise, support, and evaluate a team of Resident Assistants (RAs), including one Head Resident Assistant.
• Assist in RA recruitment, selection, and training processes.

Community Engagement & Development

• Foster a supportive residential environment through programming, hall initiatives, and one-on-one student engagement.
• Monitor student behavior and well-being, providing support or referrals as needed.

Crisis Management & On-Call Responsibilities

• Participate in the RD on-call rotation to respond to student emergencies, policy violations, and crisis situations.
• Maintain a visible and accessible presence in the residence hall community, especially during evenings, weekends, and major campus events.

Operations & Administration

• Monitor room changes, maintenance requests, and facility needs.
• Conduct Health & Safety inspections and manage related documentation.
• Coordinate hall openings, closings, and break coverage.
• Maintain regular office hours and respond promptly to student concerns.

Collaboration & Communication

• Meet weekly with the Assistant Director and monthly with the Director of Residential Life.
• Attend weekly Residential Life team meetings and departmental in-service trainings.
• Partner with various campus departments, including Student Engagement and Leadership, Counseling Services, Campus Recreation, etc. to support holistic student success and retention efforts.
• Serve in a collateral assignment within another campus department such as Student Engagement & Leadership,    Orientation, or Academic Support.

Compliance & Reporting

• Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under Clery Act regulations.
• Act as a Responsible Employee for Title IX reporting.
• Serve as the primary hearing officer for any Community Standards violations within the assigned residential area. 
• Assist with Board Hearings as necessary for Community Standards cases  

  Additional Expectations

• Maintain high standards of personal conduct as a role model.
• Must be willing to adjust personal plans around job responsibilities, including during breaks and holidays.
• Must provide at least two weeks’ notice for contract termination. 

Working Conditions:

 Physical Demands: Frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting, and use of a computer.
 Mental Demands: Requires multitasking, attention to detail, confidentiality, and effective written and verbal communication.

• Required: Bachelor’s degree; demonstrated leadership, organizational, and  interpersonal skills.
• Preferred:  Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field.
• Commitment to the mission and Catholic identity of Assumption University, with the ability to articulate Catholic teachings as they relate to ethical student development.
• Dedication to fostering an inclusive, just, and equitable residential environment.
• Proficiency with common administrative software and digital tools.

Essential Employment Designation

This is an Essential Employee role. The RD is expected to be available when normal operations are suspended (e.g., weather closures, campus emergencies). No additional compensation will be provided during these times.