Job Summary – The Resident Director- Wellness/IM Coordinator is a full-time, 12-month, live-in professional staff member responsible for providing Christ-centered leadership within an assigned residential community.
As a Resident Director, the employee will cultivate a living and learning environment reflecting Howard Payne University’s Mission Statement and Core Values, fostering holistic student development grounded in Biblical truth, personal responsibility, and Christian character.
The Resident Director advances a residential culture that supports intellectual growth, spiritual formation, personal integrity, and service to others. Through consistent presence, relational engagement, and principled leadership, the Resident Director promotes a community environment marked by accountability, respect, discipleship, and stewardship.
As Wellness Center/IM Coordinator, the employee is responsible for leading and managing HPU recreation facilities including the Wellness Center, Outdoor Recreation Center, and Intramural programming. This individual is also responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the intramural program. This employee is also expected to train and schedule student workers in applicable facilities and intramural events, manage and maintain equipment facilities, and be present at appropriate events (which could include evenings and weekends).
As a member of the Student Experience team, this position supports the University’s strategic priorities by contributing to student retention, community engagement, and institutional excellence. The employee remains knowledgeable of current best practices in residence life, university recreation, and student development while actively participating in professional development opportunities to ensure high standards of care, leadership, and operational effectiveness.
The Resident Director oversees the daily operations of the assigned residential community, including community development, student conduct processes, crisis response, and administrative responsibilities. The RD maintains consistent and meaningful contact with residents, including evenings and weekends, and participates in an on-call rotation to ensure student safety and support.
In all responsibilities, the Resident Director-Wellness Center Coordinator models Christian integrity, exercises sound judgment, and upholds University policies and Biblical standards of conduct.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned by Dean of Students and/or Vice President for Student Experience.
The following statements describe the primary responsibilities of the Resident Director. This list is not exhaustive and may be adjusted to meet institutional needs. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
- Christ-Centered Community Leadership
- Lead and guide the residential community in alignment with the University’s Mission Statement and Core Values, modeling Christian integrity and ethical leadership.
- Staff Supervision, Development, and Evaluation
- Supervise, mentor, and develop Resident Assistants and student workers as assigned.
- Select, train, and schedule student staff for recreation facilities and intramurals.
- Schedule and facilitate regular staff meetings and individual check-ins.
- Create, coordinate, and manage student worker/RA schedules and coverage expectations (including breaks/holidays as assigned).
- Assist with recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, and evaluation processes for RAs; provide ongoing coaching and accountability.
- Plan and implement recruitment and selection of student staff
- Collect and submit student staff time sheets
- Community Development and Programming
- Establish and maintain a positive, healthy living/learning environment consistent with Residence Life and Student Experience goals.
- Maintain consistent, meaningful contact with residents and participants; remain visible and approachable.
- Support and help implement resident programming and hall/community activities (educational, social, spiritual, service-oriented).
- Communicate community information and updates to residents and staff (as directed and through approved channels).
- Conduct community meetings as needed; assist with assessing resident needs and interests.
- Maintain accurate records of programming and submit required reports.
- Schedule sports seasons and special events in collaboration with Student Leadership and Engagement
- Supervise and attend intramural activities
- Serve as an official/referee as needed
- Establish and enforce guidelines and policies for the program including rules for each sport, referee policies and procedures, and safety guidelines
- Respond to any safety concerns and/or emergencies
- Manage website (IM Leagues), registration processes, social media, publicity, and communication
- Build positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff
- Seek ways to engage students, faculty, and staff in intramurals participation as team members and/or spectators
- Display fairness and consistency in officiating processes and leadership of the program
- Work with local agencies in youth sports and other events
- Student Conduct and Community Standards (Minor Infractions)
- Educate residents on published policies and community expectations.
- Address and document minor policy concerns (e.g., noise, visitation, community disruptions) using established Residence Life procedures.
- Promptly refer serious, repeated, or higher-level incidents to the Dean of Students (and support follow-up as requested).
- Operations and Facilities Coordination
- Assist with day-to-day residence life operations, including opening/closing, check-in/check-out, room changes, room assignments, and damage assessments (as assigned).
- Identify, report, and track maintenance concerns; serve as a liaison with maintenance and housekeeping.
- Assist with key residence life processes as assigned (e.g., room selection, training logistics, surveys, staffing processes, manuals).
- Represent Residence Life to prospective students and families during recruitment and preview events.
- Manage budgets/equipment for each facility and intramural program.
- Track student staff hours
- Coordinate maintenance schedules and supply purchases for each facility
- Submit semester and annual reports for use of Wellness Center/ORC as well as involvement in intramural/recreation activities across campus.
- Professional Development, Best Practices, and Institutional Support
- Participate in consistent training and remain current on residence life best practices and University procedures.
- Maintain awareness of the University Strategic Plan and support related Student Experience/Residence Life goals through assigned initiatives.
- Assist with Student Handbook revisions and other publications/projects as assigned.
- Administrative and Institutional Responsibilities
- Work evenings and weekends as required; participate in an established on-call rotation including nights, weekends, holidays, and breaks.
- Respond appropriately to crises and emergencies in accordance with University protocols.
- Comply with all institutional, state, and federal reporting obligations, including but not limited to Title IX, Clery Act, FERPA, and campus safety reporting requirements; ensure timely documentation and communication of incidents to appropriate administrators.
- Maintain consistent presence at required University functions, including weekly chapel services, assisting with monitoring, welcoming students, and supporting community standards.
- Assist with University ceremonies and major events, including commencement, preview days, orientation, and other institutional gatherings as assigned.
- Participate in departmental and University meetings and committees as assigned.