ASSISTANT RESIDENT DIRECTOR
Position Description
Position Summary
Assistant Resident
Directors (ARDs) work with the Residential Services team to foster an inclusive
residential environment that fulfills
the mission, goals,
and vision of the Division of Student Affairs.
ARDs are 10-month, 20 hour a week,
master’s seeking students who live-in and collaborate with the Resident
Director to provide overall management of a residential area.
The ARD reports
to a Resident Director and
indirectly to an Assistant Director in Residential Services. This position includes working with
diverse groups of students, staff, and faculty in a competitive academic environment.
An Assistant Resident
Director should be well-organized and
able to work
in a fast-paced, complex organization with daily priority changes.
A successful ARD should possess
excellent interpersonal communication, organization, administration,
and supervision skills
as well as a commitment to educate students, engage the community, and enrich the Northwestern experience.
Primary Duties and
Responsibilities
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Assists in the development of an inclusive community in a select area of campus
consisting of multiple halls, housing from 150-600
students
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Assists in the coordination of the overall
administrative management of a residential area including but not
limited to: occupancy, facilities, keys,
opening/closing, and finances
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Directly supervise 4-6
student staff members. Co-supervise and co-facilitate the recruitment, training, and development of up to 15 student staff
with a full-time Resident Director
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Develop meaningful relationships with students by providing opportunities for growth and development
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Collaborate
with area leadership to facilitate an academically supportive community
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Serve as a student conduct
administrator and adjudicate violations of Residence Hall and University policies and procedures
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Serve on at least one departmental committee
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Utilize technology including but not limited to: Maxient, When to Work,
Microsoft Outlook, SchoolDude, SharePoint, RMS Mercury, and KeyTrak®
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Other duties as assigned
-
Duties and assignments are subject to change at
the discretion of the department Director, Assistant Director, or Residence Director; the amount of time devoted
to each area
may vary from
time to time
Additional
Duties and Responsibilities
-
Additional opportunities may include co-managing an efficient neighborhood desk, co-advising the Programming Board,
collaborating with a Faculty In Residence, etc.
Compensation
The ARD will
receive a $1000.00
monthly stipend (10 months) plus
housing accommodations and
a meal plan to use when the campus dining
halls are open. Please note, the candidate selected for this position will not receive
any additional benefits, other than the stipend, apartment and meal plan
stated above. The ARD can purchase a faculty/staff parking pass through
parking services, but is not covered by the department. We are not able to offer a tuition waiver, health insurance, or other benefits.
Minimum Qualifications
A successful candidate will have the
following qualifications: Undergraduate experience living on campus. Enrolled in a graduate program
at Northwestern University or other local
institution for the entire 2019-20
academic year.
The ARD position requires the ability
to review written
documents, manuals, and
online materials; operate
office equipment including computers, cell phones, printer
equipment as well
as being able
to assist others
in doing so; and lift and carry at least 10
pounds. The ARD position requires the ability to monitor social and educational
activities, recognize fire
alarms, and recognize facial features for security purposes. The ARD must
be able to ascend
stairways and have the ability
to identify potential safety hazards and to be able to monitor adherence to rules and policies. The ARD must
have sufficient abilities to provide clear
instructions and directions in emergency situations where rapid and clear
communication is essential.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with front desk operations and/or
community development. Experience working with high- achieving and diverse students in a fast-paced environment. Experience with
the implementation and
assessment of student learning outcomes. Experience as a Resident Assistant (RA) or similar position as an undergrad.
Enrolled in the Master of Science in Higher Education Administration
and Policy program at Northwestern or comparable program at another local
institution.
Application Process
Interested candidates should email a cover letter detailing their
interest in and related qualifications for the position, along with a resume
to:
Amanda Mueller
Assistant Director, Residential Services
Amanda.mueller@northwestern.edu
Applications
will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.
*Employment
term: August 5, 2019 to June 22, 2020
About Northwestern University
Recognized both nationally and internationally for
the quality of its educational programs at all
levels, Northwestern
University is a private institution founded in 1851.
The University has
two campuses located
on Lake Michigan: a 240-acre campus in Evanston, the first suburb
north of Chicago, and a 25-acre
campus in Chicago.
Northwestern also has a campus in Education City,
Doha. Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q)
offers undergraduate degree programs in communication and journalism.
Northwestern combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment that
transcends traditional academic boundaries. It has distinguished itself
by encouraging innovation and integrating
experiences across fields. Northwestern provides students, faculty, and staff
exceptional opportunities for intellectual,
personal and professional growth in a setting enhanced by the richness
of Chicago.
Northwestern’s Residential Services program serves
nearly 4,200 undergraduates and nearly 650 graduate students in more than 30 residence halls, residential
colleges, and residential communities. Visit our website for more information about
the department’s mission
and operations: http://www.northwestern.edu/living/.
Graduate
Assistant for Assessment & Community Development
Position Summary
The Graduate
Assistant for Assessment & Community Development (GA) works with the
Residential Services team to foster an inclusive residential environment that
fulfills the mission, goals, and vision of the Division of Student Affairs. The
GA is a 10-month, 20 hour a week, master’s seeking
student whom live-on
campus and reports
to the Associate Director of Residential
Life.
The GA should be well-organized and able to work in a fast-paced,
complex organization with daily priority changes. A successful GA should possess
excellent interpersonal communication, organization, administration, and project management skills as well as a commitment
to educate students, engage the community, and enrich the Northwestern experience.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The GA focuses on the design,
implementation, and analysis of Residential Life assessment and evaluation
efforts. The GA will work in collaboration with the Associate Director for
Residential Life to update and enhance all assessment efforts within the office.
The GA will be instrumental in the development and execution of the Residential
Life Community Development Model across all residential areas. Within the
Community Development Model, the GA will work to coordinate resources for
student staff through intentional liaison relationships with various campus
partners in student affairs.
Additionally, the GA will work
directly with the Office of Academic Initiatives within Residential Services to
coordinate programs within the residential facilities. The GA will support and
participate in major Residential Life processes, including but not limited to
student staff selection and training, professional staff selection and
training, and leadership development initiatives.
Compensation
The GA
position will receive a $1000.00 monthly stipend (10 months) plus housing
accommodations and a meal plan to use when the campus dining halls are open.
Please note, the candidate selected for this position will not receive any
additional benefits, other than the stipend, apartment and meal plan stated
above. The GA can purchase a faculty/staff parking pass through parking
services, but is not covered
by the department. We are not able to offer a tuition
waiver, health insurance, or other benefits.
Minimum
Qualifications
A successful
candidate will have the following qualifications: Undergraduate experience
living on campus. Enrolled in a graduate program at Northwestern University or
other local institution for the entire 2019 - 20 academic year.
The GA
position requires the ability to review written documents, manuals, and online
materials; operate office equipment including computers, cell phones, printer
equipment as well as being able to assist others in doing so; and lift and
carry at least 10 pounds. The GA position requires the ability to monitor
social and educational activities, recognize fire alarms, and recognize facial
features for security purposes. The GA must be able to ascend stairways and
have the ability to identify potential safety hazards and to be able to monitor
adherence to rules and policies. The GA must have sufficient abilities to
provide clear instructions and directions in emergency situations where rapid
and clear communication is essential.
Preferred
Qualifications
Experience
working with high-achieving and diverse students in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with the implementation and assessment of student learning outcomes.
Experience with research methods, both qualitative and quantitative.
Enrolled in the
Master of Science in Higher Education Administration and Policy program at
Northwestern or comparable program at another local institution.
Application
Process
Interested candidates should
email a cover letter detailing their interest in and related qualifications for
the position, along with a resume to:
Amanda Mueller
Assistant Director, Residential
Services
Amanda.mueller@northwestern.edu
Applications will be accepted
and reviewed until the position is filled.
*Employment term: August 5,
2019 to June 22, 2020
About
Northwestern University
Recognized
both nationally and internationally for the quality of its educational programs
at all levels, Northwestern University is a private institution founded in
1851. The University has two campuses located on Lake Michigan: a 240-acre
campus in Evanston, the first suburb north of Chicago, and a 25-acre campus in
Chicago. Northwestern also has a campus in Education City, Doha. Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) offers
undergraduate degree programs
in communication and journalism.
Northwestern
combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative
environment that transcends traditional academic boundaries. It has
distinguished itself by encouraging innovation and integrating experiences
across fields. Northwestern provides
students, faculty, and staff exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth in a setting enhanced
by the richness of Chicago.
Northwestern’s Residential Services program serves
nearly 4,200 undergraduates and nearly 650 graduate students
in more than 30 residence
halls, residential colleges, and residential communities. Visit our website for
more information about the department’s mission and operations: http://www.northwestern.edu/living/.
Graduate
Assistant for Leadership Development
Position Summary
The Graduate Assistant for Leadership Development (GA) works with the
Residential Services team to foster an inclusive residential environment that
fulfills the mission, goals, and vision of the Division of Student Affairs. The
GA is a 10-month, 20 hour a week, master’s seeking student whom live-on campus
and reports to the Assistant Director of Residential Life.
The GA should be well-organized and able to work in a fast-paced, complex
organization with daily priority changes. A successful GA should possess
excellent interpersonal communication, organization, administration, and
project management skills as well as a commitment to educate students, engage
the community, and enrich the Northwestern experience.
Primary
Duties and Responsibilities
The GA focuses on
the design and execution of leadership development programs within Residential
Life. The GA will work in conjunction with an Assistant Director to plan and
implement the annual Leadership Summit during spring quarter in addition to
coordinating monthly leadership development opportunities for Residential Life
student staff and volunteers.
The GA will serve
as the point person and coordinator for annual student leadership elections
within the residential areas and aid Resident Directors in recruiting and
advising student leaders throughout the academic year. The GA may also work in
collaboration with the Assistant Director to advise student leadership groups
within Residential Life. The GA will support and participate in major
Residential Life processes, including but not limited to student staff
selection and training and professional staff selection and training.
Compensation
The GA position
will receive a $1000.00 monthly stipend (10 months) plus housing accommodations
and a meal plan to use when the campus dining halls are open. Please note, the
candidate selected for this position will not receive any additional benefits,
other than the stipend, apartment and meal plan stated above. The GA can
purchase a faculty/staff parking pass through parking services, but is not
covered by the department. We are not able to offer a tuition waiver, health
insurance, or other benefits.
Minimum Qualifications
A successful candidate will have
the following qualifications: Undergraduate experience living on campus. Enrolled
in a graduate program at Northwestern University or other local institution for
the entire 2019-2020 academic year.
The GA
position requires the ability to review written documents, manuals, and online
materials; operate office equipment including computers, cell phones, printer
equipment as well as being able to assist others in doing so; and lift and
carry at least 10 pounds. The GA position requires the ability to monitor
social and educational activities, recognize fire alarms, and recognize facial
features for security purposes. The GA must be able to ascend stairways and
have the ability to identify potential safety hazards and to be able to monitor
adherence to rules and policies. The GA must have sufficient abilities to
provide clear instructions and directions in emergency situations where rapid
and clear communication is essential.
Preferred
Qualifications
Experience
working with high-achieving and diverse students in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with the implementation and assessment of student learning outcomes.
Experience with research methods, both qualitative and quantitative.
Enrolled in the Master of Science
in Higher Education Administration and Policy program at Northwestern or
comparable program at another local institution.
Application Process
Interested candidates should
email a cover letter detailing their interest in and related qualifications for
the position, along with a resume to:
Amanda Mueller
Assistant Director, Residential
Services
Amanda.mueller@northwestern.edu
Applications will be accepted
and reviewed until the position is filled.
*Employment term: August 5,
2019 to June 22, 2020
About Northwestern University
Recognized
both nationally and internationally for the quality of its educational programs
at all levels, Northwestern University is a private institution founded in
1851. The University has two campuses located on Lake Michigan: a 240-acre
campus in Evanston, the first suburb north of Chicago, and a 25-acre campus in
Chicago. Northwestern also has a campus in Education City, Doha. Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) offers undergraduate degree
programs in communication and journalism.
Northwestern
combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative
environment that transcends traditional academic boundaries. It has
distinguished itself by encouraging innovation and integrating experiences
across fields. Northwestern provides students, faculty, and staff exceptional
opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth in a setting enhanced
by the richness of Chicago.
Northwestern’s Residential Services program serves nearly 4,200
undergraduates and nearly 650 graduate students in more than 30 residence
halls, residential colleges, and residential communities. Visit our website for
more information about the department’s mission and operations: http://www.northwestern.edu/living/.
