Kean University
education
ResidenceHallDirector
“Residence Hall Director at Kean University. Skills: supervision of student staff, resident development, hall operations, crisis intervention, community building. total operation of a residence hall or area housing approximately 250 – 1,000 residents. selection, supervision, training, and evaluation of student staff including Resident Assistants (RA), Desk Assistants (DA), and Community Assistants (CA)”
What You'll Achieve.
create an environment conducive to academic excellence; foster personal development and a sense of community within the living environment
Industry & Context.
conflict resolution
flexible schedule including evening, weekend and holiday hours, on-campus residency, Travel is required as needed off campus and to other campus locations, essential personnel, abide by New Jersey First Act and establish a principal residence in New Jersey
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree, one year of professional experience in housing and residence life or a related student affairs position, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and supervisory proven leadership, computer literate
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in a related field, Experience with residence hall student development, facilities operations, residence life programs in higher education
What You'll Do.
total operation of a residence hall or area housing approximately 250 – 1
and evaluation of student staff including Resident Assistants (RA)
and Community Assistants (CA)
provide developmental opportunities for residents through programming
judicial intervention
enforcing University policy
participation in an on-call system
serving on committees integral to the overall operation of the Residence Life program
create an environment conducive to academic excellence
foster personal development and a sense of community within the living environment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
serving on committees integral to the overall operation of the Residence Life program
Communication Scope
communication
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