Assistant Resident Director

The Assistant Resident Director(ARD) is a live-in, part-time staff member and full-time graduate student that assists with the management of a co-ed undergraduate residence hall of between 500-800 residents. The ARD supervises a staff of 5-7 Desk Clerks and is responsible for assisting the administrative functions of the hall with assistance provided by a full-time Office Assistant. The ARD assists with creating an inclusive living-learning environment in the residence hall. They also help coordinate a wide variety of opportunities for the academic and personal growth of the residents. Overall responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with the day-to-day supervision of Resident Advisor staff.
• Supervise Desk Clerks and front desk operations.
• Serve as co-advisor to Hall Government.
• Assist the RD to conduct informative weekly staff meetings.
• Assist with regular one-on-one meetings with RAs and Desk Clerks.
• Assist the Resident Director with RA and Desk Clerk evaluations.
• Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with residents.
• Monitor and evaluate emergency and crisis intervention by staff.
• Attend floor and hall programs regularly.
• Assist with programming purchases including PRDs and Pro Card Use.
• Be On Call for assigned area for 2-3 weeks each semester, keeping Leadership On Call informed of on-going issues in the area.
• Attend Senior Staff Meetings, Area Meetings, and/or Committee Meetings as required.
• Attend monthly departmental All Staff Meetings.
• Fulfill all Resident Advisor Expectations for a floor/wing (see RA Position Description).