Resident Director (Women's Dorm), Full-Time - Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Position Title: Resident Director (Women's Dorm)

Department: Campus Housing and Residence Life

Date Prepared: May 2023

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Full Time

Standard of Christian Commitment

The divine mission of the Seminary mandates that all personnel must demonstrate a commitment to the purposes of the Seminary. Every employee shall be an active member of a local church of believers in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. It is expected that conduct becoming a follower of Jesus Christ will be portrayed in the community.

Job Summary:

The RD is a twelve-month, live-in professional who plays a critical role in the holistic development of students. The RD is a member of the Campus Housing and Residence Life team who reports directly to the Associate Director of Residence Life and Housing. In addition to collaborating with other members of the SWBTS staff, faculty, and students, the Resident Director works with the Resident Assistants to provide a challenging and supportive environment where students can live and learn. The RD must be committed to providing students with the tools they need to experience personal and spiritual growth. Further, they must strategically and intentionally build a vibrant community within the Residence Halls, General Housing, and around campus.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Supervise, disciple, and minister to students in the Residence Halls and General Housing units.

• Maintain a visible presence in the residence hall through participation in event functions, organizing and attending residence hall meetings, and fellowshipping with residence hall residents.

• Provide leadership to students in a manner which promotes character development and spiritual growth.

• Enforce student conduct policies in a manner that fosters personal growth and protects the integrity of the community.

• Supervise and mentor Resident Assistants in the residence hall.

• Conduct weekly operation meeting with RAs.

• Perform other related duties as assigned and specific to area of responsibility.

• Hold office hours during regular business hours with non-office hours spent engaging with residents and RAs.

• Plan, organize, and lead RA training sessions for the fall and spring semesters.

• Assist with the spring to summer housing transition period.

• Work holidays such as Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, New Years, and July 4^th on a rotation basis between each resident director.

• Coordinate pre-opening activities such as room/unit checks, key inventory and residence hall inventory check. Coordinate with the Office of Student Financial Services, Registrar, and dining services to verify housing lists and charges.

• Supervise building maintenance and usage. Process IT and requests with Information Technology and Media Services. Follow-up with Facilities Maintenance on maintenance requests to confirm repair as needed. Record and charge for all housing damages.

• Report term occupancy; maintain the Campus Housing and Residence Life housing database; coordinate semester close and final paperwork.

• Maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with other Resident Directors and Housing Staff.

Support the Office of Campus Housing and Residence Life staff and other SWBTS student services office in its overall concept of student life and holistic student development.

Skills / Requirements

• Create and foster a culture of accountability within the Campus Housing and Residence Life community. (Examples can be: leading by example, enforcing community policies, and being present in and around campus.)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Exhibit exemplary social skills and ensure considerate interactions with all members and guests.

• Must enjoy interacting with a diverse group of people within a cross-cultural context and from all age groups.

• Exhibit a humble, patient, and collaborative spirit in order to create a healthy and vibrant work culture for the staff team.

• Possess a strong work ethic and initiative.

• Ability to multi-task, detail oriented, and a team player.

• Expectation to strive for personal and professional growth in leadership and general ministry effectiveness.

Qualifications / Education:

• A Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel, Student Development, or related field is preferred.

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree and/or three years of supervisory/management experience or a combination of education and experience is required.

• Experience in higher education and student life, facilities management, campus housing, and student advising.

• Demonstrated knowledge in leadership development, group dynamics, and student programming in a residence hall setting.

• Successful completion of background check, MVR, and credit check may be required.

Supervision:

• Supervise residents and families of on-campus students.

• Report directly to the Associate Director of Campus Housing and Residence Life

Decision-Making Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the housing placement process.

• Responsible for upholding/enforcing the community polices.

• Responsible for addressing housing agreement violations.

Exposure to Confidential Information

• Yes

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to sit and stand for long periods of time.

• Able to use computer and move about office to interact with other staff members.

• Able to attend meetings on site.

• Able to lift and bend and/or stoop.

• Able to climb and lift up to 40 pounds to perform tasks that may be assigned in the course of operations.

• Must be able to carry up to 40 pounds of parts and equipment.

• Must be able to perform occasional overhead reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, and kneeling.

• Must be able to withstand the heat and cold of the north Texas climate.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

• Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.