Residence Hall Director Recruitment
RHD Position Description
Lawrence University affords unique opportunities for Residence Life professionals
to expand their knowledge of Student Affairs operations. As a critical component
of our campus life program, Residence Hall Directors manage all aspects of
a co-educational residence hall, ranging from 125-200 students. Residence Hall
Directors report to the Assistant/Associate Dean for Residence Life.
Areas of responsibility
Residence Hall Directors are selected and trained to:
- Coordinate all aspects of co-educational residential facility
- Fulfill the responsibilities of the collateral assignment
- Promote an atmosphere which contributes to the intellectual, emotional,
social, and physical growth of each student
- Initiate programming which supports and augments the academic experience
- Provide personal and academic support on an individual or group
basis
- Select, train, and supervise the Residence Life Advisor (RLA) staff;
- Serve as advisor to Hall Council
- Engage and educate students regarding university policies and procedures
within the university community
- Coordinate efforts with physical plant and custodial staff to maintain
proper health, safety, and environmental standards in residence halls
- Serve as referral agents for students
- Participate in weekly RHD staff meetings and bi-weekly one on one meetings
with supervisor, conduct weekly RLA staff meetings and bi-weekly one on one
meetings with RLA staff, and serve on university committees.
- Supervise residence hall desk staff
- Responsible for fall and on-going staff training presentations
- Undertake other responsibilities as assigned.
Lawrence University depends upon these professionals to fulfill one of
the following current collateral assignments:
- academic support
- residence life leadership
- residence life selection and training
- health and wellness programs
- diversity programs
- campus activities programs
- volunteer and community service programs
Knowledge and Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with strong interest in student personnel area. Related
graduate education and experience desirable.
- Understanding and appreciation for a live-in experience and a residential
campus population.
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated administrative skills.
Remuneration
Remuneration for 11-month contract beginning August 1.
Package includes apartment, meals, benefits package, and a competitive salary.
Additional compensation is provided for RHDs with a completed Master’s
Degree.
About Lawrence University
Lawrence University, founded in 1847, is one of the premier liberal arts colleges
in the nation. In addition, the campus boasts a nationally recognized conservatory
of music. The academic year is structured around three, ten-week terms spanning
mid-September through early June. The residential campus of 84 acres and 32
buildings supports the academic and extracurricular pursuits of some 1400 students
from 47 states and 42 countries. More than 98% of the students live on campus
throughout their career, helping to create an intrinsic sense of community.
About Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, Wisconsin, with more than 69,000 residents is the largest of the
several communities located in the beautiful Fox River Valley. Consistently
recognized as a safe, attractive, and active community, Appleton enjoys a close
relationship with the university. With the connection between the university
and the city, Appleton possesses an appeal comparable to any of the nation's
finest mid-sized communities.
Our mission statement
The Lawrence University Residence Life Department provides a safe, comfortable,
living and learning environment, which fosters the development of our students.
We accomplish this by promoting respect, empowering students to affect the
community, advocating and adapting to the changing needs of students, and providing
programs and experiences beyond the classroom. As a result, we enrich the community
and encourage students to reach their personal potential.
Our values statements
- Students are our most valuable resource. Attention to each student’s
needs is a high priority.
- We treat our students, each other, and members of the University
community with respect and care.
- Diversity is sought and celebrated among our staff.
- Staff training and development is a high priority in maintaining
a positive service approach and a re-energizer for our motivation to perform
well within our jobs. In-services, training, workshops, and staff meetings
are important for this reason.
- Effective and open communication will be encouraged up and down
organizational channels.
- Feedback, especially constructive feedback, is valued!
- Students and staff will be included in decisions and input wherever
possible.
- We demonstrate a positive commitment to providing excellent service
in our interactions with others.
- Differences among students and staff are to be respected and appreciated.
Listen and understand before assuming we are right and others are wrong.
- Balancing our personal lives with our work roles is vital.
- Recognition is important in building positive student and staff
communities.
- Having fun and enjoying our jobs and each other is crucial to
our success.
