Residence Director Job Listing at DePaul University in Chicago, IL (Job ID 1381)

Description

The Highlights: The Department of Housing and Residence Life at DePaul University serves about 2,500 students residing in traditional-style and apartment-style residence halls on the Lincoln Park Campus. The Residence Director is a full-time professional position in the Department of Housing and Residence Life and within the Division of Student Affairs. The Residence Director supports living and learning environments that encourage student and community development and healthy and safe living. Residence Directors are expected to incorporate an interactive and intentional approach to student learning, empowerment, and personal growth. The Residence Director position is a maximum of three years and will be evaluated each year for satisfactory work.

What You'll Do:

• Supervises, recruits, trains, and evaluate personnel in assigned residence hall(s) or areas including Resident Assistants (paraprofessional student leaders). 
• Performs administrative functions for day-to-day operations of residence hall/area as assigned and foster strong working relationships with the front desk operation supervisors, Area Coordinator(s), and the Area Offices where residents receive administrative support. Maintains office hours for availability to residents and staff, including some evening and weekend commitments. 
• Provides conflict mediation, crisis intervention, health & safety support, and appropriate follow-up for students in the residential community. Participates in the 24/7 on-call emergency response system for the campus community. 
• Oversees the implementation and evaluation of educational opportunities in the residence halls, including support/resources for events, the residential curriculum, learning communities, and academic support initiatives. 
• Serves as a Conduct Hearing Officer and adjudicate student conduct cases that occur in the residence halls. 
• Fulfills summer assignments by working with various summer groups on campus. 
• Assist in overseeing maintenance, damage billing, and facility condition in cooperation with the Housing Operations and Facility Operations areas. 
• Provides advice, support, assistance, and referrals to students regarding academic, housing, and personal concerns. 
• Serves on departmental and divisional committees, as needed. 
• Demonstrates an understanding of and appreciation for the Vincentian mission and the values of St. Vincent DePaul, including a commitment to social justice, service, and inclusion. 
• The Residence Director supervises, trains and evaluates 7 to 18 Resident Assistants. Staff supervision is 20% of position responsibilities. 
• The Residence Director has responsibility for the oversight and management of an operating budget that ranges from $5,000 to $13,000. 
  
   

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree or master's degree-seeking preferably in College Student Personnel, Higher   Education/Student Affairs, or another related field.
• Prior experience in residence life and/or other areas of student affairs. 
• Experience preferred in supervising and advising paraprofessional staff, graduate student supervisors, and student leaders. 
• Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to work effectively with colleagues and students in and outside of Student Affairs.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and service.
• Demonstrated skills in crisis management.
• Ability and willingness to reside in the assigned residence hall community (furnished 2- bedroom apartment). 
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Windows, Teams, Zoom, Maxient, StarRez, and Salesforce.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work and make decisions in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to provide effective customer service experience.
• Ability to demonstrate ongoing commitment to identity, inclusion and social change.
• The Residence Director is responsible for responding to emergency situations as needed. Cell phone coverage is expected 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Some evening, weekend and holiday commitments will be required. Note: Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory outcome of a criminal background check.
• In addition, the following is required:
  • Ability to visually inspect housing facilities on a regular basis in order to report work order issues. 
  • Occasionally ascends and descends stairs while conducting building inspections and/or while serving on-duty.  
  • Ability to make and hear calls via radio communication.   
  • Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.   
   

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits

 

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)  
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act  

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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