The Assistant Resident Director (ARD) is a part-time professional staff member who serves the College as an integral part of the Residence Life Staff, ten (10) months an academic year (August 1 – May 31). ARDs report directly to the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life. ARDs live in a residence hall and work with students in areas of advising, programming (spiritual, social, educational and cultural), education, administration and general operation of the hall. The ARD oversees a student staff of Resident Assistants (RAs), who live on each hall/wing of the building and act as the frontline contacts for students.   

Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Serve as a role model for students in every aspect of College and community life
2. Represent and support Residence Life and the College in interactions with students, faculty, staff, parents and guests 
3. Be familiar with all printed materials directly affecting the operation of Residence Life, such as forms, handbooks and procedural correspondence, etc. 
4. Know, understand, adhere to and uphold all College and Residential policies and regulations 
5. Be able to work under pressured/stressful conditions, serve as front line staff if emergencies occur in residential facilities 
6. Collaborate with Facilities Management staff to ensure proper maintenance/up-keep and custodial services of the building 
7. Attend all staff meetings, training, development and in-service functions 
8. Manage hall office, staff office (15 hours/week), establish RA office/duty hours 
9. “On-call” for one 24-hour period to answer Residence Life Hotline and respond to assistance calls from residents 
10. Responsible for record/information collection/management for residential facility and it’s residents 
11. Oversight and management of hall programming budget and all related hall activities/events 
12. Participate in the formation, implementation and evaluation of the goals and objectives of the overall residence life program 
13. Point person for emergency responses, procedures and crises for designated building(s)
14. Responsible for management, operation and oversight of the two Convenience Stores located on each residential triangle.
15. Participate in the selection and assignment of new staff 
16. Complete parts of the evaluation process for RA staff and programming.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Four-year college degree required; prior residence life or related field experience preferred. Strong organizational, communication (written and oral) and schedule flexibility are a must. 

Working Conditions

Mixture of regular office work incorporated into a live-in environment with college students. At times, weekends and nights are an expected aspect of the position.

Pursuing and engaging in part-time work outside of the campus position is approved, in consult with the Director of Campus Life.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise six resident assistants. 
 
Compensation

Rent/maintenance-free, year-round residence (furnished apartment located inside the residence hall) and board plan (19 meals/week when classes are in session), plus $10.00/hour for 25 hours/week. Opportunities for additional paid work may be available throughout the year.

Application Procedure

Submit resume and application electronically to jobs@william.jewell.edu

William Jewell College
Box 1017
500 College Hill
Liberty, MO 64068

Applicants who need accommodation for the application or interview process, please make such accommodation request in advance to the Human Resources department.

Availability

Screening of applicants will begin upon receipt of resumes. Position is open until filled. 

All final candidates will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment.