Residence Director Johnson & Wales University Providence Campus Johnson & Wales University… an exceptional education that inspires professional success and lifelong personal and intellectual growth.

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Residence Director Position Description Providence Campus

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Essential Job Functions

§ Supervises daily residence hall activity

§ Acts as regular, on-call emergency contact for the

department and responds appropriately to crisis

situations

§ Maintains accurate room assignment and

occupancy information for the hall

§ Investigates and responds to questions and/or

concerns in a professional manner

§ Monitors condition of the facility reporting any

concerns to the facilities management department

for follow up

§ Adjudicates hall level student conduct cases and

coordinates efforts through the appropriate

university office

§ Leads efforts to orient students and assists in their

integration into campus life

§ Prepares and monitors area budget

§ Supervises and develops the department staff, as

necessary, facilitating professional opportunities

to improve individual capability and managing

performance against job accountabilities,

department goals and established university,

campus and department policies and procedures

§ Supervises and manages student employees to

enhance their academic and professional

development

§ Performs other duties as assigned

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Required Qualifications

§ Minimum of a bachelor's degree

§ Experience working in student affairs, residential

life, or in other related work

Preferred Qualifications

§ Two or more years of experience working in a

residence hall setting

§ Experience working as a residence director or

assistant residence director

Additional Requirements

§ This position requires on-campus living in

university-provided housing

§ This position requires working some nights and

weekends, including serving on the 24 hour on-

call rotation

Manages student residence hall(s) overseeing daily operations and

facilitating social and educational opportunities supporting personal growth for residents.

This position requires on-campus living in university-provided housing.

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University Mission & Guiding Principles

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Johnson & Wales University…an exceptional education that inspires professional success and lifelong personal and intellectual growth.

In support of our mission and recognizing the importance of preserving our unique student- centered culture we will be guided by the following principles:

§ Undertake continuous improvement and planning for a sustainable future

§ Foster a teaching-focused university that encourages appropriate scholarship and offers relevant programs that maximize student potential

§ Enrich our academic programs with experiential and work-integrated learning

§ Be cost-conscious in our endeavor to provide an affordable private university education and be a good steward of our resources

§ Embrace diversity for a richly inclusive community

§ Model ethical behavior and local, national and global citizenship

§ Value our faculty and staff by investing in their quality of life and professional development

§ Provide facilities, technology and other resources to meet the needs of students, faculty and staff

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University Outcomes

Professional Competency Graduates are expected to demonstrate professional competency and skill within their academic discipline.

Career Development Graduates are expected to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to obtain best fit employment in their chosen profession.

General Education Graduates are expected to demonstrate competence in general education skills including written and oral language competency, critical thinking, ethical awareness, aesthetic sensibility, environmental awareness, quantitative literacy and community leadership to enhance their specialized knowledge, skills and abilities.

Global Diversity Graduates are expected to apply knowledge of diverse perspectives pertinent to workplace settings and the global environment.

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At Johnson & Wales University (JWU),

a private, nonprofit NEASC-accredited

institution, our unique education

model is designed to inspire

professional success and lifelong

intellectual growth. Students are

making their careers happen in our

40+ undergraduate, graduate, online,

continuing education and accelerate

programs in arts & sciences, business,

culinary arts, hospitality, technology

and education.

Nearly 11,000 students from all 50

states and 70+ countries live, work

and play in Providence’s dynamic city

center. With more than 90 clubs and

organizations, a broad range of

athletics and fully equipped residence

halls, life at our flagship campus is

non-stop. The city is equally vibrant,

with a thriving arts and music scene,

professional sports and access to 400

miles of nearby coastline.

The Providence Campus thrives on the

Creative Capital’s unique blend of

New England college town and rising

culinary, design and tech hub. Live,

work and play in this dynamic city

with its own atmosphere, specialized

industries and work experience

opportunities.

Providence is a small city with big

surprises, from a world-famous foodie

scene where new restaurants pop up

daily, to a thriving tech startup and

design community – all less that an

hour from Boston, and just 3 hours to

NYC.

About JWU Providence Campus

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Community Agreement

Regard for Self and Community

We pride ourselves in being responsible

for all actions that affect other individuals,

the community, and ourselves. We

promote our community as a clean and

safe place to live. We understand our

community is not just the university we

attend, but the surrounding towns and

cities.

Demonstrate Civility and Respect

We understand it is not just about how we

are treated but, more importantly, how

we treat others. We are models of civility

and respect because we understand a

polite and courteous community starts

with the actions of each individual. We

respect all community members, both on

and off campus, regardless of the

circumstances.

Academically Focused

We understand the importance of

academic pursuits. By staying focused we

will achieve the scholarly knowledge and

practical skills necessary to be successful

for years to come. We as residents

embrace the importance of maintaining a

community environment in which

academic excellence is supported and

celebrated.

Personal and Professional Growth

We aspire to grow as individuals by

making wise, thoughtful, and mature

decisions. We understand that learning

takes place in and out of the classroom

through community and academically

sponsored programming. We believe

these enjoyable experiences combine to

help us grow into the industry and civic

leaders we strive to be.

Appreciation for Diversity in All Forms

We appreciate the uniqueness of all

community members. We care about and

celebrate diversity in the broadest sense,

which includes race, color, religion, age,

gender, national and ethnic origin,

disability, physicality, language, socio-

economic background, sexual

orientation, gender identity and

expression, political ideology, and

theoretical approach. We understand

diversity enhances our contribution to the

global environment in which we live.

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JWU operates thirteen housing options, each building providing students with something uniquely different to meet the needs of every resident.

Centennial House is a new, cooperative housing option focused on self-governance and community service. Students will work together to manage their own close-knit community and share a common interest in community service, completing one major community service project each term

East Hall houses approximately 240 Culinary Arts students and features quad rooms, and common bathrooms.

Harborside Village* features fully furnished, 4 bedroom apartment units and houses approximately 575 junior and senior residents.

Harbor View* is open primarily to sophomores and a limited number of first-year students. This community is comprised of mostly triples with limited quads, all which feature private bathrooms and air conditioning. Harbor View is home to approximately 370 residents and one of the universities cafeterias.

Imperial Hall houses approximately 120 sophomore students in singles, doubles, triples and quad.

McNulty Hall* houses approximately 500 residents of all majors on the downcity campus. You can find doubles, triples and quads in this hall, all which are equip with private bathrooms and air conditioning.

Renaissance Hall* is only minutes away from historic Federal Hill and houses approximately 320 residents in four-person, suite-style apartment units, complete with a private bathroom and kitchen.

Snowden Hall* houses approximately 490 upperclassmen in doubles, triples and quads in 6-person suites. You’ll find private bathrooms, air conditioning and on-site dining at this downtown hall.

South Hall is a first-year Culinary Arts community, which house approximately 420 residents on the Harborside Campus. Residents live in triples and quads and share common bathroom facilities.

The Cove* is home to upperclassmen residing in 2, 3 and 4-person fully furnished apartments. Residents enjoy top end amenities including gourmet kitchens complete with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops.

Washington Apartments houses approximately 10 juniors and seniors who reside in co-ed apartments which feature a shared bedroom, private bathroom and eat-in kitchen.

West Hall is open to first-year Culinary Arts students. Approximately 170 residents live in triples and share common bathrooms.

Xavier Hall houses primarily first-year students in double, triples and quads with a handful of singles available to sophomores. Approximately 240 reside in this hall, which features common bathrooms.

*A limited number of gender-neutral rooms are available at this location

Residential Life Residential Life strives to provide students with a shared home that is safe, dynamic and promotes academic and personal development in a shared living environment.

Residential Life 8 Abbott Park Place

Providence, RI 02903 Phone: 401-598-1141 Fax: 401-598-2263

reslifejobs.pvd@jwu.edu www.jwu.edu/providence