Grad Asst - Resident Director - Haviland Hall

Biblical Principles and Expectations:

All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further Malones mission to provide students with an education based on biblical faith in order to develop men and women in intellectual maturity, wisdom, and Christian faith who are committed to serving the Church, community, and world. I. University OverviewMalone strives to provide an education that produces graduates with a love of truth and a vibrant, mature faith. Our intent is that students attain the wisdom, knowledge, and skills necessary to serve, engage, and transform the communities in which they live and work. To this end, we provide the curricular and co-curricular context in which to pursue the following educational goals: Understand and critically engage those bodies of knowledge and cultural influences that have shaped the world; Understand the biblical, historical, and theological foundations of the Christian faith; Think critically and creatively and communicate effectively in multiple contexts; Attain expertise in at least one profession or academic discipline and lay the foundation for meaningful work or further studies at the graduate level; and explore the implications of the Christian faith for all areas of living, including intellectual, spiritual, and community pursuits.

II. University ExpectationsMaintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus ChristFaithfully upholds Malone in prayerParticipates in community worship as schedule permitsDemonstrates behavior aligned with Malones Mission, Foundational Principles, Doctrinal Statement and its Communitys General PrinciplesEffectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influenceIII. Job SummaryThis position is responsible for investing in the Malone Residence Life program and in an assigned residence hall through community development, leadership development, interpersonal development, conflict resolution, and mentorship. Resident directors help to develop, coordinate, and maintain a residential program that strives to provide a safe, hospitable, Christ-infused residential space for students in order to support their holistic development. IV. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide oversight of their residence hall and the students who reside thereHelp plan and attend RA training sessions during Fall and Winter training, and support ongoing training of RAsSupport and enforce all University policies, rules and regulations governing residence hallsFacilitate all mandatory housing events, including check-in, check-out, housing selection, and RA selectionFacilitate weekly meetings with your RA staffReport maintenance needs to our Maintenance staffWork with your Resident Assistants to coordinate and implement residence hall eventsServe in the on-call duty rotation for responding to RA and resident concerns and emergenciesServe as a liaison for student conduct meetings as assigned by the Dean or Associate DeanMaintain an active presence in your residence hall Support crisis intervention procedures and contact campus personnel as neededOther duties as assigned V. Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to collaborate with a wide range of peopleAbility to handle sensitive issues with confidentialityAbility to promote intellectual, spiritual, and social growth among residentsDiscretionEmpatheticCompassionateProfessionalismCreativeAbility to problem solveVI. Education and ExperienceBachelors Degree requiredExperience in residence life, student affairs or related fieldVII. Working Conditions / Physical DemandsRequired to live on campusWork is typically performed in a conventional office environment Some travel is requiredEvening and weekend work is required when necessary