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SUMMARY OF WORK:

The Resident Director (RD) is a live-in position ensuring that housing policies are adhered to in a safe manner, while encouraging growth in young adults. The RD responsible for maintaining order and decorum in and around the college?s residential buildings. This position may be called upon to respond to emergencies at any time they are on campus, and will schedule adequate coverage for times when they are off campus. The RD will assist in training and supervising the Resident Assistants by following the standards of the Housing Handbook and Student Code of Conduct; engaging in conflict mediation skills; being familiar with warning signs of adverse physical and mental health in students, and referrals for physical and mental health as well as coordinate and supervise a number of housing proctors (professionals working in another role on campus). The RD has primary responsibility for seeing that housing policies are complied with enforcing housing policies and identifying and mitigating conduct issues. The RD works to provide a positive, safe and comfortable atmosphere through student engagement, conflict resolution and referral to other team members for disciplinary action. Working with the proctors, RAs, the Student Engagement Coordinator, the Campus Property Coordinator, and others the RD will advocate for the comfort, safety, and co-curricular engagement of resident students. Great things happen when a strong sense of community takes hold! DCC's dedication to a student's living experience remains a high priority for our housing team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor?s degree in a related field or a combination of education and experience in property management and/or business management.
• Must demonstrate leadership, management, and supervisory skills, and be able to communicate effectively and professionally with students, staff, parents, and other constituents.
• Must be able to take initiative and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Valid Montana driver?s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in higher education administration, Student Personnel/Student Affairs Administration, Counseling or related field.
• Undergraduate or graduate experience in a related position serving university students (Housing & Residence Life, Student Activities, Student Government, Judicial Affairs, Resident Assistant, etc.)
• Experience in a higher education setting, counseling, and de-escalation techniques.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a computer as well as standing and walking throughout facilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to bend, lift, stretch, climb, and crawl as needed.
• Must be able to perform work in a variety of weather conditions.

See online position description for additional information and duties/responsibilities

Full time, exempt, 10 month position.

Salary: $34,000 + Housing. Wages commensurate with education and experience.