Area Hall Director
Company: North Central College
Location: Naperville
Posted on: May 17, 2022
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Job Description:
Please see Special Instructions for more details. Applicants who
would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly
encouraged to apply. Position Information Posting Number S000592
Position Title Area Hall Director Department Residence Life
Division Student Affairs and Athletics Supervisor Title Director of
Residence Life Status Full Time Regular Position Summary The Area
Hall Director ensures that students living in on-campus housing are
able to enjoy and benefit from the residential experience, with a
focus on creating supportive and inclusive communities in which all
of our students have the means and environment for success. This is
done through overseeing developmental programming, and providing
assistance to individuals experiencing personal and/or academic
difficulties, collaboratively maintaining the physical and
operational integrity of facilities, and supervising the Resident
Assistant staff. Description of Key Responsibilities 1. As a means
of supporting student persistence, create a community living
environment that fosters academic success, respect, support, and
positive human interaction. -
2. Know residents individually and intentionally maximize those
relationships to support student success in the living-learning
environment. -
3. To ensure student success and persistence, assist students who
are experiencing personal difficulties through consultation and/or
referral to other resources. Follow-up/Case manage referrals from
the Behavioral Intervention Team. -
4. Supervise Resident Assistants. Participate in their selection,
provide appropriate training, schedule and assign their work,
monitor and evaluate their performance, and make corrective and/or
disciplinary interventions as necessary. -
5. Facilitate check-in and check-out procedures at the beginning
and end of each semester. Maintain accurate records of keys and
occupancy. Maintain control over issuing, replacement, and
collection of room keys. Perform inspections and document condition
of rooms, including determination of damage charges to be assessed.
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6. Attend Residence Life staff meetings and facilitate meetings
involving Resident Assistants. Serve on committees and participate
in meetings in a variety of settings. Represent the College and the
department by participating in meetings of municipal, civic and
professional organizations. -
7. Oversee the development and implementation of a variety of
social and educational programs for resident students. Monitor and
assist Resident Assistants in planning and conducting programs,
including those that involve other campus organizations and
personnel, as well as outside presenters and entertainers. When
appropriate, participate in and/or conduct programs. Manage and
account for funds allocated for residential programming. -
8. Serve as a resource for promoting and expanding diversity and
inclusion within the residence halls. Provide support for programs,
curricula, and trainings to build the multicultural competence of
Resident Assistants (RAs) and residents, in particular as they
relate to the student experience. Work with colleagues in the
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Office of
Multicultural Affairs on these initiatives as appropriate. -
9. For the purpose having Residence Life staff available to assist
students and families at all times, participate in a 24-hour duty
rotation schedule with other hall directors to include weekdays,
weekends, and holidays throughout the calendar year. -
10. Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with
staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College. Promote a
flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment
and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and
understanding of diversity and inclusion. -
11. Support the College's mission, vision and values, and
contribute to the advancement of the College's Strategic Plan.
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12. Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality
improvement -
13. Respond to unexpected situations such as disputes between
students, violations of College policies by students, medical and
other emergencies. In cases of illness or injury, ensure that
established procedures are followed and that students, or others,
receive appropriate care. -
14. Intervene in and document, when appropriate, student behavior
which is inconsistent with College policy or disruptive to the
campus community. Determine and implement corrective action, which
may include mediation, counseling, and/or referral to the College's
student conduct process. -
15. Serve as Administrative Hearing Officer as part of the College
Student Conduct process. -
16. Serve as a facility manager. Perform regular tours of
residential facilities to account for furnishings, keys, equipment,
safety hazards, maintenance and cleaning needs. Ensure that
buildings and their contents are properly maintained, primarily by
reporting deficiencies to maintenance and custodial personnel.
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17. Assist with the operation of the Office of Residence Life by
performing various administrative tasks. This may include the
coordination of special departmental projects. Hold office hours at
the Office of Residence Life. -
18. Participate in the New Student Orientation. Participate in and
facilitate programs designed to assist new students in their
transition to college life and to life living on campus. -
19. Advise the Residence Hall Council (where appropriate) and
provide direction for programming which furthers the mission of the
department. -
20. Perform related duties, projects, and tasks as assigned that
contribute to the effective operation of the Office of Residence
Life, and the College in general. -
21. Complete duties associated with assigned collateral work during
the academic year and/or the summer months. Required Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities Distinguishing Characteristics The manner in
which residential facilities are operated has a profound effect on
the academic success and overall satisfaction of resident students
at North Central College. The residence halls, therefore, have an
effect on student recruitment and persistence, as well as the
College's reputation. The Area Hall Director is a key player in
ensuring that the residential experience is a positive one for
students, and that good relations are maintained with students,
families, neighbors, and the community. -
It is important that Area Hall Directors, in addition to being
effective administrators, are able to relate positively to students
from a wide variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Area
Hall Directors interact with members of this diverse group of
students as supervisors, advisors, and mentors, at times, in
emotionally charged situations. Area Hall Directors are important
role models for the students they serve. It is essential that
individuals in this position be empathetic and compassionate while
consistently demonstrating high standards of personal conduct and
exercising appropriate discretion with regard to individuals'
rights to privacy. Area Hall Directors are called upon to create an
environment within their residence hall(s) which allows students to
realize their full potential. -
The ability to function effectively in an unstructured environment
is necessary to this position. Area Hall Directors live on campus
in residence halls with students, and frequently assist with
unexpected crises. The position requires decisiveness, sound
judgment, flexibility, and clear thinking in situations requiring
immediate attention. The ability to function comfortably in both a
supportive and a directive role ensures that students derive the
maximum benefit and satisfaction from their campus experiences.
Education/Training A bachelor's degree is required. A master's
degree is preferred. Experience A minimum of (1) one year of
experience working with college students in a residential setting.
Preferred experience would include management of a facility,
supervising others, developing programs, and collaborating with
professionals or paraprofessionals on a variety of developmental
programs. Fluency of the Spanish language is preferred. Licenses or
Certifications Is This a Temporary Position? No Employment
Conditions An offer of employment is contingent upon successful
completion of the College's background screening process. Number of
Vacancies 1 EEO Statement North Central College is an Equal
Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our
workforce. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with
disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process,
please notify the Office of Human Resources at 630-637-5757 or
humanresources@hr.noctrl.edu
Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a
case-by-case basis. Close Date Open Until Filled No Special
Instructions to Applicant Applicants who would enrich the diversity
of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional Information Posting Supplemental Questions Required
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