Resident Director

PRIORITY DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: MARCH 7^TH, 2025

MISSION OF LEE UNIVERSITY

The foundational purpose of all educational programs at Lee University is to develop within students knowledge, appreciation, understanding, ability, and skills, which will prepare them for responsible Christian living in a complex world.

FUNCTION OF POSITION:

The Resident Director (RD) is a full-time, 10½ month live-in position and is responsible for the comprehensive management of the Residential Life and Housing program in a residence hall(s) that could range from 100-240 residents. The start date for anticipated openings: July 1, 2025

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree is preferred. Resident Directors without a graduate degree are strongly encouraged to pursue one once hired using the tuition concession that is part of the compensation package. Resident Directors already with a Master’s degree can give the tuition concession to a dependent.
2. Post bachelor’s degree work experience is highly preferred.
3. Demonstrated ability to effectively work with and disciple young adults, supervise and train staff/leaders and manage crises.
4. Must be willing to live in a residence hall with a mindset of serving students.
5. Have a strong profession of Christian faith that aligns with the values of the university’s sponsoring denomination (Church of God).
6. Commitment to uphold the university’s stated mission, consistent with the teachings, values and doctrine of the sponsoring denomination (Church of God).
7. Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
8. Successfully complete a federal background check and meet necessary standards for employment.
9. Commitment to remain drug and alcohol-free during the time of employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SKILLS:

Leadership and Mentoring

1. Provide training for residence hall staff.
2. Prepare for and lead weekly team meetings.
3. Supervise and evaluate the residence hall staff.
4. Have weekly one-on-one supervision/mentorship time with each member of team.
5. Assist with recruiting and hiring.

Student Learning and Interpersonal Interaction

1. Plan engaging residence hall programs aimed at student learning.
2. Collaborate with university faculty and staff stakeholders to implement programmatic opportunities for residence staff and students.
3. Partner with other University departments to support the community building, retention, academic success, and spiritual development of students.
4. Identify students with leadership ability and provide opportunities for them to develop.
5. Be a visible and available presence to the students in the residence hall.
6. Promote consistent accountability through the student conduct process.
7. Offer support to students requiring collaborative care.
8. Commitment to supporting the needs of students from underrepresented populations.
9. Invest in the faith development of students.

Administrative

1. Create a schedule that provides adequate supervision of the residence hall.
2. Supervise and assist with the opening and closing of the residence hall each semester.
3. Oversight of roommate/suitemate assignments and room changes within residence hall.
4. Manage the budget and finances for the residence hall.
5. Communicate and follow up with custodial and maintenance needs to Physical Plant.
6. Maintain safety and emergency protocol, including drill conduction and staff training.
7. Resident Directors will be asked to work one holiday rotation each year.

Departmental Initiatives and Activities

1. Attend and engage in departmental meetings.
2. Plan and facilitate campus-wide programming.
3. Carry out special projects as assigned.
4. Foster and contribute to a positive work environment and culture.

Leadership and Professional Development

1. Resident Directors will be placed on various committees to lead, organize, and execute the programs of Residential Life and Housing.
2. Resident Directors may be given the opportunity to attend a student development conference in the years when funds are available.
3. Resident Directors will enroll in one Higher Education course as part of training (first fall semester) if they have not previously completed a graduate degree in Higher Education.
4. Resident Directors are expected to regularly attend and support Lee University chapel.
5. Resident Directors are expected to engage with, support, and learn from, employees across university departments and sectors.

SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION

Resident Directors report directly to the Coordinator of Residential Life, the Coordinator of Residential On-Call & Care, and the Coordinator of Housing. Coordinators report to the Director of Residential Life and Housing.

Lee University seeks to better represent and celebrate the diversity of the body of Christ in its employees and students and warmly welcomes applications from candidates belonging to historically underrepresented groups.

Candidates interested in applying for this position can submit their applications via the following link:  Resident Director Application 2025-2026. The priority application deadline for this position is March 7^th, 2025. Please email the Director of Residential Life and Housing at rwalker@leeuniversity.edu with any questions regarding the application or the position.