Assistant Residence Hall Director

POSITION DESCRIPTION:             

The Assistant Residence Hall Director (ARHD) is responsible for ensuring student learning, faith development, cultural humility, and self-advocacy are outcomes of the on-campus residential experience. The ARHD must have a demonstrated Christian faith and show a commitment to collaboration with faculty, an appreciation of human diversity, and an enthusiasm for investing in college students. The ARHD reports to the Residence Hall Director of his or her respective building.

This is a temporary, one-year assignment beginning 7/1/24. 

*All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 

Responsibilities and Duties INCLUDE:

1.       Staff Development

• Assist in recruiting, training, supervising, and evaluating an undergraduate student staff of 15-17 Community Leaders and Community Leader Mentors.
• Support and assist in hiring processes for graduates students and full-time staff.
• Partner with a Truett Seminary graduate student who serves as a part time Resident Chaplain (RC) in the residence hall.

2.       Community Development

• Establish an authentic Christian community that supports academic excellence, spiritual growth, cultural humility, self-advocacy, and an appreciation for doing life together.
• Support recruitment and advisement of an in-hall student leadership organization, including but not limited to: leadership development, program planning, and budget oversight.
• Support Living Learning Programs and faculty involvement (i.e. Faculty-in-Residence, Faculty Steward, and Faculty Partner).
• Engage residents in the greater Baylor University community through utilization of campus facilities, participation in campus events, and promotion of campus activities.

3.       Student Development

• Develop meaningful relationships with students and maintain a high degree of visibility and availability in the residence hall.
• Respond to student behavioral concerns and incidents in the halls.  
• Support the RHD in implementing departmental learning outcomes encompassing concepts such as life together, cultural humility, faith development, intellectual development, and self-advocacy through intentional conversations and programming within the residence hall.

4.       Administrative Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison with academic partners and Living-Learning Programs.
• Assist in the management of a residence hall front desk, including the supervision of student and/or professional staff.
• Assist in the management of office supply, minor equipment, and community development budgets for the residence hall.
• Participate in admissions events and programs.
• Learn and use technology platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, Persona, CSGold, CBORD, StarRez, Maxient, and other departmental website applications.

5.       Facilities Management

• Assist with openings, closings, and mid-semester inspections.
• Collaborate with campus partners such as Facility Services, Dining Services, Housekeeping, and the Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations, to sustain and improve residence hall environments.

6.       Professional Development

• Serve on Campus Living & Learning and Student Life committees as well as special projects and opportunities to co-instruct a credited leadership class.
• Use professional development funds provided by Campus Living & Learning to engage in opportunities such as reading or writing for professional publications, active membership in a regional or national organization, and attending or presenting at conferences.
• Attend Student Life and University professional development opportunities.
• Participate in annual departmental professional staff trainings.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree required, three years of relevant work experience, as well as a demonstrated Christian faith. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.                   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree preferred in College Student Personnel, Higher Education/Student Affairs or related field with residence life experience as an undergraduate or graduate. Preference given to candidates with experience being on-call for crisis and emergency response, advising residence hall organizations, and living on campus in a graduate or professional position.  An enthusiasm for integrating faith and learning is also preferred.

COMPENSATION:

Starting rate of pay is a minimum of $14.00/hr, plus annual professional development funds and excellent university benefits that start on the first date of employment. Tuition remission for some academic programs is available for self and family after completing one year of continuous full-time service. A furnished apartment including cable, internet, and washer and dryer is provided. Additionally, compensation includes a block of 170 meals per semester, free use of the campus recreation facility, laptop, smart phone with unlimited data, free parking and reserved parking spots for employee and spouse, as well as free admission to athletic events with the exception of football.  Pet dog agreement available for those interested.  Requests for emotional support animals are vetted by Human Resources.

About Baylor
Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The Chronical of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For." Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continuously operating university in Texas. The university provides a vibrant campus community for over 17,000 students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship. Baylor is actively recruiting staff who support our mission as we pursue our bold vision, Illuminate.

Learn more about great opportunities to connect and be a part of our local community in Baylor’s Waco Culture Guide!  

Additional details pertaining to the position:

• Supervise and perform the administrative responsibilities of assigned residential community 
• Establish relationships and connections with hall residents 
• Serve as a visible resource in the residential hall community for student interaction  
• Assist with student concerns through Conflict Resolution and mediation 
• Work cooperatively with parents and students responding to concerns as needed  
• Ensure regulatory compliance with residential hall/apartment policies and procedures 
• Exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty and staff of many social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial and ethnic backgrounds       
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission 
• Ability to comply with University policies  
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance