Residence Director Application Form

Division of Student Life
Residence Director
2015-2016
Application Packet
January 30, 2015
Dear Applicant,
These are exciting times in the Division of Student Life within the Office of Residence Life at Wingate
University! The Residence Director graduate assistantship position is growing in responsibility, importance,
and experience as the campus is expanding. This position offers many different opportunities for the
candidate; but most importantly, you will have the chance to positively engage and impact undergraduate
students at Wingate University. The Residence Director is a relationship-oriented position that requires a
strong work ethic and the ability to take initiative. In conjunction with the mission of Student Life, this
graduate assistant position provides avenues for you to help connect students to the university, to coordinate
seamless learning adventures, and to enhance students’ experiences at Wingate University. Enthusiasm,
dedication, and the desire to engage students daily are a must!
For the 2015-2016 academic year, the Division of Student Life is looking for several graduate students to
fulfill the open Residence Director graduate student positions in the Office of Residence Life. The complete
team consists of five Residence Directors, and we’re looking for dynamic, self-starting, and motivated
applicants.
To be considered for the Residence Director position, you must have the following:
 Resume
 List of references
 Complete Wingate University Residence Director application (attached)
 Preferred qualification: Accepted into a Wingate University graduate program (you may apply for the
RD position while in the application process to a Wingate University graduate program)
Compensation for this position includes:
 Housing (furnished apartment, cable, internet connection, and all utilities)
 Full meal plan (subject to dining hall availability)
 Graduate school tuition remission for Wingate programs (please contact Director of Residence Life
Michael Reynolds at m.reynolds@wingate.edu if you are interested in the Accounting program, as
some conditions apply)
 $8,000 stipend for a ten month contract; and $50 monthly phone reimbursement
Please complete the following application. Submit the complete application packet to Assistant Director of
Residence Life, Emily Odio at enodio@wingate.edu. Application review is on a rolling basis and review will
begin February 23, 2015.
I look forward to reviewing your application. If you have any questions regarding the application or process,
please contact Emily Odio at 704-233-8376 or enodio@wingate.edu.
Sincerely,
Emily Odio
Assistant Director, Office of Residence Life
Wingate University
WINGATE UNIVERSITY
2015-2016 Residence Director Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
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Supervise 5-8 RAs or CAs in your designated area. (RAs serve first-year traditional
residence halls; CAs serve upper-classman apartment style residence halls)
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Plan and conduct weekly RA staff meetings for the purposes of distributing information,
training, planning, support, accountability, and evaluation of performance.
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Serve as a member of departmental selection committees by recruiting, interviewing,
hiring, and continuous training of RAs and CAs
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Evaluate RA or CA staff members regularly in one-on-one meetings and in
informal/formal performance reviews throughout the year.
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Implement the Residence Life Bulldog Programming Model within the RA staff and in
conjunction with campus partners.
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Serve on a 24/7 on-call rotating duty schedule for the University campus. Rotate on-call
responsibilities with four other Resident Directors (five total).
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Serve as a Conduct Officer for Community Standards violations as directed by the
Assistant Director and Director of Residence Life for the Office of Community
Standards.
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Conduct monthly Health and Safety facility checks within residential areas; and
document/follow-up accordingly with behavioral or maintenance issues.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
General Responsibilities
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Provide a professional staff presence by living in the community assigned to you.
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Be consistent, fair, and sensitive in the treatment of all residents; maintain a high level of
visibility and contact with residents.
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Be knowledgeable and capable of explaining and implementing University policies,
regulations, and procedures.
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Maintain student confidentiality and FERPA guidelines.
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Serve as a positive role model at all times, on and off campus.
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Complete all paperwork, posting requests, and student communications within the
designated time frame.
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Follow all University policies.
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Serve as a knowledgeable consultant, resource, and referral agent for the University in
academic and policy issues.
Residence Director Application Form
Application Directions
Please complete this application that includes:
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Application Form
Essay questions
Resume
List of contact information for three references
Preferred: Officially accepted (or in the process of applying) to a Wingate University graduate
program
Application review will begin February 23, 2015, and the positions will be open until filled.
Please submit application materials via email to:
Emily Odio, Assistant Director of Residence Life
enodio@wingate.edu
General Information
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle
Preferred
Phone (the number you prefer to be contacted):_____________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address (where you prefer to be contacted): _______________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Educational Information
Undergraduate Institution(s): ______________________________________________________
Major Course of Study: ____________________________Minor(s):______________________
Graduation Date: _________________________
Cumulative Grade Point Average: _______
Additional Education/Certifications: _______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Please indicate your intentions for graduate school and how long you plan to be a graduate student:
______________________________________________________________________
I wish to apply for a Residence Director position at Wingate University. I certify that all application
statements are true to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the Office of Residence Life to solicit any
information, from a variety of sources, regarding my candidacy. I have read and understand the job
description. In submitting this application, I express my willingness to accept all the responsibilities of the
Residence Director position. I fully understand, if appointed, I am expected to work an entire academic
year.
If you have read and agree to this statement, please write your name here: __________________
Essay Questions
Please thoroughly answer the following questions (Please type and attach your answers to this
packet:
2.1.What one experience outside of the classroom positively influenced your undergraduate
experience?
2. One of the Residence Director’s primary responsibilities is to supervise a Resident
Assistant staff. How do you define your leadership? Which main areas would you focus
on to build a strong RA team to serve residents?
3. Define “teamwork.” What role do you play on a team and how do you
encourage/promote success on a team.
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