Graduate Residence Hall Director (GRHD) - 12 Month Contract

Search Number	# SS 109
Currently, Albertus Magnus College requires its employees and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Category	Staff

Type	Part-Time

Campus	New Haven

Overview	The Graduate Residence Hall Director (GRHD) is responsible for the general welfare of the students within the residence halls. The GRHD is expected to positively influence, contribute to, and improve the quality of life of students through community building and education, while enforcing college policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment. The GRHD directly supervises 6-10 Resident Assistants and works with a Residential Life Professional Staff Team to provide training, professional development and support. This is a 12-month contract, live-in position – including a meal plan with Albertus Magnus College’s dining services, a partially-furnished apartment, reserved parking, free laundry, and professional development opportunities. The 12-month (July-June) contract can be renewed for subsequent years at the discretion of Albertus Magnus College.

Overview

The Graduate Residence Hall Director (GRHD) is responsible for the general welfare of the students within the residence halls. The GRHD is expected to positively influence, contribute to, and improve the quality of life of students through community building and education, while enforcing college policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment. The GRHD directly supervises 6-10 Resident Assistants and works with a Residential Life Professional Staff Team to provide training, professional development and support.

This is a 12-month contract, live-in position – including a meal plan with Albertus Magnus College’s dining services, a partially-furnished apartment, reserved parking, free laundry, and professional development opportunities. The 12-month (July-June) contract can be renewed for subsequent years at the discretion of Albertus Magnus College.

About Albertus Magnus College	Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

About Albertus Magnus College

Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

Essential Functions	Assists with overall operations of a residential area of up to 350 residents Directly supervise 6-10 Resident Assistants, maintain ongoing performance evaluations and conduct appropriate action Maintain a visible presence in residence halls, including regular contact with residents and RAs Communicate with Facilities in regard to work or maintenance orders pertaining to residence halls. Assist in the planning of Resident Assistant Training for Fall and Spring Semesters Act as a referral agent, providing basic counseling and crisis management interventions with students, educating and referring them to campus resources Assist in the facilitation and coordination of programming and community building in the residence halls Assist in the planning and implementation of recruitment, selection, training and evaluations of RA staff Assist with administrative tasks and building operations such as building openings, closings, room key administration and health and safety inspections. Serve on a year-round on-call duty rotation Serve as Student Conduct Officer for lower level policy violations Assist in providing housing coverage during breaks and preseason athletics Assist with the planning and implementation of special college events Other Duties as Assigned

Essential Functions

Assists with overall operations of a residential area of up to 350 residents
Directly supervise 6-10 Resident Assistants, maintain ongoing performance evaluations and conduct appropriate action
Maintain a visible presence in residence halls, including regular contact with residents and RAs
Communicate with Facilities in regard to work or maintenance orders pertaining to residence halls.
Assist in the planning of Resident Assistant Training for Fall and Spring Semesters
Act as a referral agent, providing basic counseling and crisis management interventions with students, educating and referring them to campus resources
Assist in the facilitation and coordination of programming and community building in the residence halls
Assist in the planning and implementation of recruitment, selection, training and evaluations of RA staff
Assist with administrative tasks and building operations such as building openings, closings, room key administration and health and safety inspections.
Serve on a year-round on-call duty rotation
Serve as Student Conduct Officer for lower level policy violations
Assist in providing housing coverage during breaks and preseason athletics
Assist with the planning and implementation of special college events
Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications	Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a Graduate Program at Albertus Magnus College Residential Assistant experience

Education	Bachelor’s degree required

Special Work Schedule Requirements	This is a 12-month, live-in position. The majority of required office hours must be scheduled M-F, between 8:30am-4:30pm. Flexibility is essential as late hours and some evening and weekend hours are required.

To Apply	Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references as one document electronically to hr@albertus.edu

Albertus Magnus College has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal opportunity employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and to apply.

Albertus Magnus College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Albertus Magnus College to comply with applicable federal and state laws regarding equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons so as to prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment against any employee, intern or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Albertus Magnus College promotes the full realization of equal employment opportunity throughout the College. The College forbids all forms of illegal discrimination, harassment or retaliation.