Residence hall director job description
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Residence hall director requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in residence hall director job postings.
Sample residence hall director requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Experience working in a residence hall or similar environment
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and efficiently
- Knowledge of student development theories and practices
Sample required residence hall director soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff and students
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Empathy and understanding for the needs and concerns of students
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
Residence hall director job description example 1
School of Visual Concepts residence hall director job description
Job Title: Residence Hall Director for 23rd Street Residence
Department: Student Affairs
Reports To: Associate Director of Residence Life
Position Overview:
Assist in the development and implementation of a residence life program for the 23rd Street Residence
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the overall administration of a first-year student residence hall that houses approximately 325 first year students.
- Responsible for the recruitment, selection, supervision, and evaluation of 10 Resident
- Assistants.
- Facilitate weekly staff meetings; organize staff development activities
- Have regular one-on-one meetings with student staff.
- Maintain office hours at the Office of Residence Life
- Oversee building maintenance and repairs, maintain building inventory, and key logs.
- Implement and oversee building check-in and check-out processes.
- Organize and implement yearly room inspections, set standards for student billing, and provide information to facilities for cleaning and upkeep for all student rooms.
- Develop and enforce standard of living policies in the residence halls.
- Serve on an on-call basis and respond to any crisis or emergency situations.
- Responsible for crisis intervention, conflict mediation and regulated follow up procedures.
- Serve as a hearing officer for judicial and disciplinary cases.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Master's degree required
- Two or more years residence life experience
- Supervision experience
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Computer literacy
School of Visual Arts has been a leader in the education of artists, designers, and creative professionals for nearly seven decades. With a faculty of distinguished working professionals, dynamic curriculum, and an emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility. Comprised of more than 6,000 students at its Manhattan campus and 35,000 alumni in 100 countries, SVA also represents one of the most influential artistic communities in the world.
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The School of Visual Arts is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is a core principle of the College. SVA enjoys a community that represents a significant number of historically underrepresented communities, ethnic and religious backgrounds, gender identities, diverse abilities, and foreign countries, and all are encouraged to apply.
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Residence hall director job description example 2
Bethel University residence hall director job description
Perform duties of a custodian, as well as others duties related to Facilities Management operations as assigned by the Housing Lead Supervisor and the Manager of Building Services.
+ Clean and service lavatories, including toilets, vanity areas, and shower rooms.
+ Vacuum carpets and rugs in public areas.
+ Sweep and mopping of floors, stairs (interior and exterior), and other hard surfaces.
+ Collecting loose debris and depositing it in the appropriate receptacles, removing liners of receptacles, place full liner in the appropriate collection area, and replace liner. Clean receptacle when dirty.
+ Windows and airlocks. Wash windows, window sills, and door frames.
+ Clean and dust furniture, recreational equipment, walls, and interior doors.
+ Report items that need to be repaired.
+ Remove snow at buildings entrances, sidewalks, and exterior stairs.
+ Maintain and clean custodial equipment.
+ Requires general knowledge of cleaning terms and safety procedures related to Hazardous Chemicals.
+ Ability to use cleaning equipment including a carpet cleaner, orbital scrubbing machine, and other light weight and heavy weight machines.
+ Ability to move moderately heavy items.
+ Be well organized and able to prioritize work.
+ Must be able to work independently.
+ Be able to build and maintain a good relationship with RD's, RA's, and other Facilities Management staff.
+ Must be able to remain calm during stressful periods.
+ Must have a strong customer orientation and be committed to building a team that provides superior service to Bethel and local community.
Minimum of 2 years custodial experience.
High School degree or equivalent required.
This position is considered essential personnel and must be available outside of normal working hours if needed to support contingency operations such as snow removal or support of special events.
30 hours week/9.5 months (August 16 - May 31)
Bethel seeks to recruit, retain, develop, and support a diverse workforce who contributes to our educational and Christ-centered mission. Bethel encourages candidates to apply who can assist the University to develop a faculty that reflects the diversity of people in God's kingdom through a variety of ethnicities, cultures, and lived experiences.
Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring .
Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 6,300 students from 48 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world.
Bethel employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, familial status, and status with regard to public assistance. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
ID: 2022-1793
Position Number: CSP002
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Benefits Eligibility: Benefit Eligible
Street: 3900 Bethel Drive
+ Clean and service lavatories, including toilets, vanity areas, and shower rooms.
+ Vacuum carpets and rugs in public areas.
+ Sweep and mopping of floors, stairs (interior and exterior), and other hard surfaces.
+ Collecting loose debris and depositing it in the appropriate receptacles, removing liners of receptacles, place full liner in the appropriate collection area, and replace liner. Clean receptacle when dirty.
+ Windows and airlocks. Wash windows, window sills, and door frames.
+ Clean and dust furniture, recreational equipment, walls, and interior doors.
+ Report items that need to be repaired.
+ Remove snow at buildings entrances, sidewalks, and exterior stairs.
+ Maintain and clean custodial equipment.
+ Requires general knowledge of cleaning terms and safety procedures related to Hazardous Chemicals.
+ Ability to use cleaning equipment including a carpet cleaner, orbital scrubbing machine, and other light weight and heavy weight machines.
+ Ability to move moderately heavy items.
+ Be well organized and able to prioritize work.
+ Must be able to work independently.
+ Be able to build and maintain a good relationship with RD's, RA's, and other Facilities Management staff.
+ Must be able to remain calm during stressful periods.
+ Must have a strong customer orientation and be committed to building a team that provides superior service to Bethel and local community.
Minimum of 2 years custodial experience.
High School degree or equivalent required.
This position is considered essential personnel and must be available outside of normal working hours if needed to support contingency operations such as snow removal or support of special events.
30 hours week/9.5 months (August 16 - May 31)
Bethel seeks to recruit, retain, develop, and support a diverse workforce who contributes to our educational and Christ-centered mission. Bethel encourages candidates to apply who can assist the University to develop a faculty that reflects the diversity of people in God's kingdom through a variety of ethnicities, cultures, and lived experiences.
Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring .
Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 6,300 students from 48 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world.
Bethel employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, familial status, and status with regard to public assistance. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
ID: 2022-1793
Position Number: CSP002
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Benefits Eligibility: Benefit Eligible
Street: 3900 Bethel Drive
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Residence hall director job description example 3
Buffalo Lodging Associates, Llc residence hall director job description
Responsible for helping to achieve ongoing guest satisfaction by maintaining the cleanliness and general appearance of public areas and corridors of the hotel.
Responsibilities
+ Stocks room attendant carts with supplies.
+ Cleans furniture, elevators, glass, planters, etc. in public areas such as lobby, pool and public restrooms. Sweeps, mops, scrubs and vacuums hallways, stairs and office space. Picks up trash from parking lot and outdoor areas.
+ Tends laundering machines to clean articles such as rags, wiping cloth, towels, sheets and other linen.
+ Assists with various housekeeping and maintenance duties.
+ Assists with shuttle service.
Job Duties:
+ Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs, requests for service and assistance. Respond to special requests from guests. Delivers cribs, rollaway beds, extra linen or other special guest requests items to guest rooms.
+ Team Work - Treats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Upholds organizational values. Assists with preventative cleaning programs as assigned. Assists with the transportation of soiled linen containers and clean linen carts. Removes trash and dirty linen from room attendant carts.
+ Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality. Maintains cleanliness of storage and laundry rooms. Rotates linen and replenishes storeroom supplies. Spot cleans walls, carpets, light fixtures, etc.
+ Quantity - Meets productivity standards and completes work within a timely manner. Completes tasks within approved budget and time.
+ Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses chemicals and equipment properly. Wears gloves while handling soiled linen. Responsible for any assigned keys and for following key control policies. Cleans snow and debris from sidewalk.
+ Dependability - Is consistently at work and on time. Arrives at scheduled meetings and appointments on time. Is able to meet the demands of the industry with regard to working holidays and weekends.
+ Initiative - Volunteers readily. Asks for and offers help when needed. Check with supervisor upon completion of shift before leaving for the day.
+ Compliance - Report all lost and found articles to supervisor. Reports equipment problems to maintenance.
Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent is preferred. One year previous housekeeping experience is a plus Must have valid drivers license, and acceptable driving history subject to company approval..
What we Offer:
At Buffalo Lodging, we are committed to keeping our most important assets - our employees - healthy, happy and productive. To achieve this, we offer a variety of benefits including the following:
+ Paid Weekly
+ Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
+ Competitive 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Employer Match
+ Paid Vacation and Sick Time
+ Paid Holidays
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Flexible Spending Account
+ Company Paid Life Insurance
+ Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
+ Long-Term Disability Insurance
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Hotel Discounts - for You, Your Friends and Family
+ Monthly Employee Appreciation Activities & Events
+ Learning and Development Opportunities
+ Employee Referral Program
Location NameResidence Inn by Marriott Boston/Brockton
LocationUS-MA-Brockton
TypeRegular Full-Time
DepartmentHousekeeping
Responsibilities
+ Stocks room attendant carts with supplies.
+ Cleans furniture, elevators, glass, planters, etc. in public areas such as lobby, pool and public restrooms. Sweeps, mops, scrubs and vacuums hallways, stairs and office space. Picks up trash from parking lot and outdoor areas.
+ Tends laundering machines to clean articles such as rags, wiping cloth, towels, sheets and other linen.
+ Assists with various housekeeping and maintenance duties.
+ Assists with shuttle service.
Job Duties:
+ Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs, requests for service and assistance. Respond to special requests from guests. Delivers cribs, rollaway beds, extra linen or other special guest requests items to guest rooms.
+ Team Work - Treats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Upholds organizational values. Assists with preventative cleaning programs as assigned. Assists with the transportation of soiled linen containers and clean linen carts. Removes trash and dirty linen from room attendant carts.
+ Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality. Maintains cleanliness of storage and laundry rooms. Rotates linen and replenishes storeroom supplies. Spot cleans walls, carpets, light fixtures, etc.
+ Quantity - Meets productivity standards and completes work within a timely manner. Completes tasks within approved budget and time.
+ Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses chemicals and equipment properly. Wears gloves while handling soiled linen. Responsible for any assigned keys and for following key control policies. Cleans snow and debris from sidewalk.
+ Dependability - Is consistently at work and on time. Arrives at scheduled meetings and appointments on time. Is able to meet the demands of the industry with regard to working holidays and weekends.
+ Initiative - Volunteers readily. Asks for and offers help when needed. Check with supervisor upon completion of shift before leaving for the day.
+ Compliance - Report all lost and found articles to supervisor. Reports equipment problems to maintenance.
Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent is preferred. One year previous housekeeping experience is a plus Must have valid drivers license, and acceptable driving history subject to company approval..
What we Offer:
At Buffalo Lodging, we are committed to keeping our most important assets - our employees - healthy, happy and productive. To achieve this, we offer a variety of benefits including the following:
+ Paid Weekly
+ Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
+ Competitive 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Employer Match
+ Paid Vacation and Sick Time
+ Paid Holidays
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Flexible Spending Account
+ Company Paid Life Insurance
+ Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
+ Long-Term Disability Insurance
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Hotel Discounts - for You, Your Friends and Family
+ Monthly Employee Appreciation Activities & Events
+ Learning and Development Opportunities
+ Employee Referral Program
Location NameResidence Inn by Marriott Boston/Brockton
LocationUS-MA-Brockton
TypeRegular Full-Time
DepartmentHousekeeping
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024