Resident Director - Fraternity & Sorority Life
Job Description
Position Number:
1P0006Title:
Graduate AssistantFunctional Title:
Resident Director - Fraternity & Sorority LifeCategory Status:
04-Graduate AssistantApplicant Search Category:
Graduate AssistantUnit:
VPSA-Fraternity and Sorority LifeCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
OVERVIEW: The Resident Director (RD) reports to a Full Time Staff Member in the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life (DFSL). RD duties include providing live-in oversight of University-owned fraternity and sorority chapter houses, assisting alumni advisors and House Corporation members primarily in maintaining the chapter facilities and secondarily in supporting the operation of the undergraduate chapters in the facilities, and additional advising responsibilities as assigned (e.g. Graduate Assistantships).
TERM: This agreement is for the 2024-2025 academic year, from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025, or upon graduation or withdrawal from classes.
TERM: This agreement is for the 2024-2025 academic year, from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025, or upon graduation or withdrawal from classes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be knowledgeable about DFSL departmental and university policies, procedures, and resources, including our mission and vision, guiding philosophy, milestones, and theories that guide our work.
- Meet with, support, and communicate with chapter officers and alumni; attend chapter and House Corporation meetings and maintain a visible presence with these stakeholders.
- Oversee facilities and administrative tasks to ensure that the facility is maintained as a positive living/learning environment: move-in and move-out, daily walkthrough of facility, room inspections, managing building security, waste management, and life safety, maintenance reporting, and monitoring external vendor performance.
- Fulfill special staffing assignments, such as council and group advising, assessment, facilities management, special events, judicial affairs, training, hazing prevention, and/or education efforts.
- Participate in DFSL staff activities (e.g. Fall and Spring training; RD, DFSL, and House Director staff meeting) and retreats as well as other Division of Student Affairs and University professional development opportunities throughout the year.
- Meet attendance expectations at community-wide events as well as those hosted by the local chapter.
- Demonstrate mature, responsible decision-making.
- Maintain an open line of communication with DFSL staff regarding events happening in the chapter facility and/or the assigned additional advising responsibilities, including but not limited to weekly and emergency reporting (e.g. contacting the University of Maryland Police, Ambulance, Fire Department, etc.)
- Participate in a regular on-duty cycle with other Resident Directors, which involves staying in fraternity/sorority facilities, regular duty walks and responding to all issues.
- Show flexibility and adaptability in the performance of duties in order to respond to changing needs and situations.
TIME COMMITMENT:
- As a general guideline, RDs should anticipate an average of 20 hours per week of regularly scheduled responsibilities (e.g., time in the facility, staff meetings, duty, other advisory responsibilities, Graduate Assistantship responsibilities). Before opening and closing dates, RDs should expect to devote an increased amount of time in their house.
- Houses are open year-round except during Winter break when the University and chapter facilities close for one week (RDs will need to use time away for any time outside of the Dec. 25 – Jan 1. timeline for winter break).
- Houses are open during the summer but in a variety of settings (regular chapter occupancy, summer conferences, restoration work, or storage). RDs who cannot fulfill expectations during the summer will forfeit their stipends and benefits.
REMUNERATION:
● Ten hours of tuition credit* per semester (four credits during summer sessions); a stipend of at least $30,000 (based on graduate school rates); and health insurance. (*may vary by program)
● Room and board (provided by the host chapter, meal service is provided while the chapter house is open)in a two-room suite with private bathroom, utilities, wireless internet, land-line phone, and cable.
● Ten days of paid time away from job responsibilities.
● Professional development funding
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student at the University of Maryland for the duration of the 2024-2025 academic year.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Experience in residence life, facilities, and Greek-letter organizations preferred.
Additional Information:
RD agreements are not automatically renewed annually. Staff members seeking to return must submit an intent to return form prior to being offered a new agreement. Reappointment is contingent upon the staff member’s continued ability to meet all qualifications, successful completion of tasks, satisfactory performance evaluations by their supervisor, and demonstrated growth in their position. Reappointment is not guaranteed. DFSL has many scheduled meetings that are essential to the Resident Director role. There is flexibility in scheduling however, failure to attend commitments can result in termination of the position.
Posting Date:
01/22/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
02/19/2024Physical Demands
Ability to ascend/descend stairs is an essential function of the position.
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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