Resident director | Hempstead, NY

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  • Location: Hempstead, NY

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Position Title: Resident Director Position Number: 897703 School/Division: Residential Life Department: Student Enrollment, Engagement, and Success - Office of Residence Life Full-Time or Part-Time: Full-Time Description: Reporting to the Director of Residential Education & Director of First-Generation Success Initiatives, the Resident Director is a professional, 12-month, live-in position responsible for supporting

the mission of the University by developing residential living environments conducive to student learning and academic success while also respecting, appreciating, and advocating for the diversity of our student population, and supporting the holistic development of approximately 3,500 campus residents.

Some evening and weekend work is required. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Manages an overall residential area of approximately 200-600 residents. Supervision and development of Resident Assistants and a residential population of 160-600 residents. Liaison with administrators, faculty, and staff. Responsible for the development of specialized programming in the residence halls, which may include the management and growth of Living Learning Communities (LLCs) and active participation in the student conduct process.

Manages the hall budget, including program spending and tracking. Actively participates in staff recruitment, selection and training activities. Manages residence hall facility and occupancy. Provides campus critical incident response. Provides parent & family outreach and response, responds to office inquiries, and administers additional resident safety procedures. Responsible for scheduling and participating in on call responsibilities on a duty rotation basis, logging duty reports, and evening and weekend work as required.

Actively supports and attends divisional Student Enrollment, Engagement and Success (SEES) and large-scale, University-wide events. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Master’s degree required. Previous experience working in a Residence Life setting with experience in Residence Hall management and residential staff supervision. An established record of accomplishment promoting student development programs and cultivating positive relationships that cultivate comprehensive student-centered organization.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Possess a history of good professional judgement, high competency computer skills and the ability to work in a team environment. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Social Justice Education or related field preferred. Strong counseling skills, professional judgement, and supervisory experience. Familiarity with systems inclusive of Ellucian Banner, Star Rez, Navigate, Maxient, and the Microsoft 365 suite, including Access. Experience and passion for working with students, families, and colleagues of diverse backgrounds.

Deadline: Open Until Filled Date Posted: 10/20/2023 EEO Statement: Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Salary/Salary Range: $58,500For more details: jobs-search. org/resident-director_hempstead-c441315/resident-director-hempstead_i1975133287

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