Director of Residence Life - Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor

Resident Hall Director - CUAA

Concordia University is now seeking applicants for the position of full-time Resident Hall Director in the Department of Residence Life at the CUAA Ann Arbor, MI campus. This position focusses on leadership of resident student life, reporting to the Dean of Students (CUAA) and working closely in collaboration with other departments such as Campus Ministry, Athletics, and Academic Offices on campus. It is imperative that the Resident Hall Director be able to integrate their faith and understanding of human development in their care and leading students on campus.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Meets with students regarding questions, comments, concerns
• Runs StarRez (applications, meal plans, Banner, etc.) - Schedules Move-Ins etc.
• Works closely with Campus Safety and Maintenance on Building Operations (day to day issues, planning)
• Collaborates with A.R.C. to support students with ADA housing accommodations
• Res Life Budget management
• Supervises Res Life Office Student Workers
• On-Call Rotation
• Assist with student spiritual and satisfaction surveys
• SGA Involvement, Title IX, Conduct
• Additional duties as assigned, such as to assist with other RD responsibilities (like RA development, etc.)

The most significant duties have been included in this description. This does not preclude the assignment of occasional additional or developmental duties.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrates effective leadership, organizational skills, and is a self-starter
• Exhibits a willingness and ability to work with diverse individuals and organizations
• Familiar with the university campus life
• Able to deal with interruptions and work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to present a Christian and professional manner
• Able to converse with faculty and staff about student issues
• Able to travel occasionally on behalf of the University
• Able to live in provided on-campus housing (required)
• Available evenings and weekends
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Education & Experience

• Specific experience, skill set and/or training with campus residential life, commuter student life, and leading residential staffing
• Experience with forming relationships with students
• Experience in educational and/or social programming and working with college students
• Proven track record of caring for students
• A Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience with residence life

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt position. The starting wage is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.

Physical Demands/Equipment

Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.