Male Residence Director- J Alvin Hall Job at John Brown University, Siloam Springs, AR

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  • John Brown University
  • Siloam Springs, AR

Job Description

The Department of Residence Life at John Brown University is currently seeking applicants for the Residence Director for J Alvin Hall. J Alvin Hall is an all-male dorm and houses mostly first year students and Sophomores.

Position Summaries

The Resident Director (RD) is responsible for leading, planning, and supervising community development activities of on-campus residence halls. J Alvin Hall is an all-male residence and houses mostly first year students and Sophomore students. Resident Directors cultivate living environments that are safe, conducive to learning, inclusive and which foster community among students based on Christian principles. This position requires the Resident Director to live on campus during their appointment, and requires irregular work hours, including weeknights and weekends.

Position Responsibilities
  • Direct supervision of the student leaders of the Student Residence Life Staff in on campus residential living areas.
  • Recruits, selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates Student Residence Life staff in assigned areas.
  • Provides resources for RAs so they can support their residents different needs. Being able to relate to students from a variety of backgrounds is essential.
  • Invests in the lives of residents on an individual and group basis encouraging holistic growth and shares everyday life with students as appropriate.
  • Assists and advises students; becomes familiar with names and needs of students; and helps provide general health and safety support for residents when an illness or injury occurs.
  • Promotes Student Life Program in assigned residence hall, including developing a positive Christ-like atmosphere conducive to spiritual and educational development of residents; facilitating development of programs that meet intellectual, spiritual, emotional, occupational, physical, and social needs of students.
  • Facilitates programming in residence halls, coordinating with Residence Hall Association (RHA) and Assistant Resident Directors (ARD) and resourcing and equipping students to facilitate programming.
  • Confronts violations of University policies and regulations and, in conjunction with the Dean of Residence Life, takes appropriate disciplinary action based on students development areas.
  • Sets goals, objectives, makes decisions confidently, even unpopular ones, and manages available resources to achieve objectives without need for frequent follow-up.
  • Manages allotted residence hall budget in conjunction with Dean of Residence Life. Coordinates and collaborates in activities with other university departments and offices (Admissions, Orientation, Student Care, Student Success, etc) in a professional manner.
  • Helps facilitate RA training in the Fall and Spring, as well as ongoing RA in-service training, in conjunction with the Dean of Residence Life.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience
  • Bachelors degree required.
  • Experience in Student Development, housing, Residence Life or working with college age groups or related fields.
  • Background of involvement in Christian discipleship and development of college age youth. Demonstrated management of teams and individuals.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and time management skills.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Strong ability to create good will with staff, faculty, students, and parents; servant attitude.
  • Demonstrated strong relational abilities, including conflict management.
  • Committed to JBUs ideal of diversity on campus.
  • Committed to following Jesus Christ in personal and professional life and desire to walk with students in their journey of faith.
  • Affirm JBUs Articles of Faith and Employee Expectations wholeheartedly.
Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Masters degree in higher education, student development, counseling, or a related field.
  • 4 years of experience in Student Development related fields.
  • Demonstrated intercultural experiences such as working with minority groups, international students, or national diverse peoples groups.
Reporting to this Position

Student leadership staff, including Assistant Resident Directors and Resident Assistants.

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