Florida Gulf Coast University

Resident Director

Main Campus, USA · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$400k-$600kDetected 2 days ago

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About the role

Resident Director is a live-in member of the University Housing team and is responsible for all aspects of the housing and residence life program in their assigned area.
Oversees administration, including training and supervision of staff, programming oversight, policy enforcement, student development, and on-call responsibilities.
If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here.

Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.
FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration.
We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action.
Supervises and develops a team of Resident Assistants, depending on the residential area, and Residence Life
Implements and facilitates the residential curriculum for their specific area.
Designs programs and activities to promote student development and academic success.
Monitors and maintains facility issues within the community in collaboration with the Facilities team.
Facilitate and lead staff meetings and one-on-one meetings with Resident Assistants and other residential student leaders.
Coordinate and support operational functions such as front desk operations, key distribution and collection, damage assessment, reporting and billing, maintenance requests, and building opening and closing.

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment.

Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity.
Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable.
Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams.
Knowledge of student development theory, techniques and research.
Knowledge of the fundamental aspects of college student intellectual, emotional, and social development.
Knowledge of the fundamental indicators of student mental health concerns, substance abuse, and domestic violence.
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
Ability to assume responsibility, work independently, and take initiative.
Ability to work effectively and positively in an environment characterized by change.

Establishes and facilitates a community environment within the assigned residence hall to promote and enhance students' educational, social and personal development.
Ensures that learning outcomes are met and reports assessment outcomes back to the department.
Addresses facilities issues that compromise the health and safety of the residents.

This listing is sourced directly from Florida Gulf Coast University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.