ACE Residence Hall Director

Responsibilities
Qualifications
Employment Dates
Remuneration
Application
Additional Information

The ACE Residence Hall Director reports directly to the Assistant Director for Summer and Pre-College Programs. The Office of Residence Life & Housing strives to combine a fun and enjoyable working environment with significant learning and growth opportunities, as well as a competitive benefits package.

The Office of Residence Life & Housing will hire one (1) Residence Hall Director for the Pre-College Program.

Applications are due by 5 PM on Wednesday, March 21, 2012.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:

Take on an integral role in the training of ACE Resident Advisors. The ACE-RHD will be responsible for a number of areas during training, including the explanation of some functional areas, as well as the planning of staff development and team-building activities.
Supervise a team of 2 Resident Advisors, including:
- Planning, attending, and facilitating weekly staff meetings
- Advising RAs with individual responsibilities
- Coordinating staff development events
- Completing end-of-summer evaluation with each RA
Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings with your RAs to make sure they are planning ahead and handling all of the various duties they must complete for pre-college program programs and activities.
Be a visible and accessible presence in the residence hall. This includes eating meals with the students and staff, visiting classes, leading evening and weekend activities, etc.
Maintain good communication and relations with the maintenance, custodial, and Conferences staff.
Collect and approve all shift requests and time-off requests from the RA staff.
Interact with ACE program students to ensure that their needs are being met by their RAs. This includes being present at both check-ins and check-outs to facilitate smooth transitions in and out of Emory for students.
Work creatively to troubleshoot and solve problems as they arise.
Complete all on-call responsibilities.
On-site supervision of various events associated with the ACE program.
Schedule shifts for up to 2 ACE Resident Advisors on a weekly basis.
Ensure that over the course of the program, all ACE RAs are working approximately the same number of hours.
Organize and oversee the details of the ACE program opening and closing, including supervision of pre- and post-term residence hall inspections, damage assessments, keys, roommate assignments, etc.
Enforce all ACE program rules and ensure safety of students and staff; report all violations systematically according to procedures.
Immediately inform the Assistant Director for Summer and Pre-College Programs of important disciplinary, personal, or medical matters relating to program participants.
Handle any medical problem immediately.
Work with ACE program staff to develop a variety of student activities. Schedule, organize, and lead all activities and excursions. This may include purchasing tickets for events, arranging transportation, and reserving meeting spaces.
Respond to ACE program staff requests for time off work and away from campus.
Communicate with ACE RAs and ACE program staff to gather information concerning number of ACE staff members needed for each ACE program event.
Create a weekly on-call schedule for the ACE RAs.
Monitor the physical condition of the residence hall, including reporting emergency maintenance situations to the appropriate person(s).
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Ability to balance multiple responsibilities and ongoing programs.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrable skills in detail management and assertiveness.
Experience in working in on-call situations, and the ability to thrive in a constantly changing work environment.
Familiarity with Emory’s residential facilities is helpful but not required.
Experience with Windows operating system, as well as typing, word processing, database, and organizational skills.
Strong supervisory and/or management experience, especially with college-aged students.
A valid driver's license. Drivers must be approved to drive University vehicles by the Risk Management Division (training will be provided).

Employment Dates

The successful candidate will be employed starting Monday, June 25, 2012 until Saturday, August 25, 2012. Candidates should expect to spend a significant amount of time working nights, weekends, and holidays.

Remuneration

A furnished, private room on central campus and a meal plan in the Dobbs University Center and at various other optional food venues. You must live in this room to be available on-call duties and other responsibilities. If needed, on-campus housing can be arranged for the entirety of the summer, beginning May 15 until the last date of employment. The ACE Program RHD will receive a $2,000 stipend, paid in two monthly installments (July and August).

Application

Please submit the following to apply:

A completed application form. (Download Application)
A resume and listing of activities in which you are involved.
Two recommendations.

Complete applications can be sent to the address below; however, due to delays in campus mail, persons mailing their applications are urged to do so early to ensure delivery. Additionally, applications may be left with the receptionist at Alabama Hall.

We are sorry, but electronic submission is not available. We cannot accept faxed or emailed applications. You will receive notification once we receive your completed application.

Additional Information

For additional information, please contact:

Cristina Dimengo, Complex Director
Office of Residence Life & Housing
Emory University
DUC/Drawer B
Atlanta, GA 30322
Phone: 404.727.8880
Email: cristina.dimengo@emory.edu

Emory University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.