Graduate Resident Director Intern

About Bay Path University:

When Bay Path opened its doors to students in 1897, it had a very clear goal: to provide a practical, affordable, and career-oriented education to prepare students to not only meet the needs of companies, organizations, and communities but to also thrive in their professions, identify and realize their dreams, and make a lasting difference in the world. From the beginning, Bay Path prided itself on being entrepreneurial, constantly pushing the boundaries of the academic experience to fit the student...to start them on the road of success. That spirit and philosophy is best reflected in our shared vision, "At Bay Path, every learner's dreams of a better career, a richer life, and a brighter future will be realized."

Recognizing that our learners come first, we know it is equally important that we develop, cultivate, and sustain a culture that binds us together as a community. As part of the University's ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, we draw upon our eight Core Values-beliefs that provide the internal framework and a moral compass for how we work and interact with each other.

Bay Path University, an independent and not-for-profit institution, was named Among Fastest Growing Baccalaureate Colleges and Graduate Programs by The Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac, and is a member of the Women's College Coalition. With a main campus in Longmeadow, MA, and a satellite location in East Longmeadow, MA, Bay Path offers undergraduate, graduate (for women and men) degrees, and professional certificates.

For 125 years, we have been committed to preparing our students to navigate a constantly changing world. Whether it is one of our innovative academic programs, groundbreaking online learning platform, or We Empower Learners and Leaders initiative, we educate our students in ways that will help them to grow, learn to adapt, and always to flourish. Be part of the change. Be Bay Path.

We invite you to visit our website at www.baypath.edu where you can learn more about Bay Path University.


Job Description:

Job type: Half-time (part time, 20 hours per week, 10-month, academic year, live-in position).

Schedule: Monday through Friday with on call responsibility and some nights/weekends; academic year position.

Location: Longmeadow, MA

The Office of Student Life and Engagement invites applications for the position of Graduate Residence Director to help shape and sustain a vibrant living and learning community. This is a part-time live-in position ideal for a graduate student enrolled in a student development/higher education program. The role commences on August 12, 2024. Room, board, and reserved parking is included in the compensation for this position.

Under the supervision of the Director of Student Life and Engagement, the Graduate Residence Director is responsible for the residential life functions in a single residence hall. The GRD fosters a clean, safe, positive, and inclusive community environment that encourages students to develop their full potential. This position includes educational, supervisory, and administrative functions that promote student engagement and retention, academic success, personal development, and a strong sense of community through the implementation of the residential curriculum.

The Graduate Residence Director will uphold the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Bay Path University, and maintain the integrity of the Office of Student Life and Engagement through appropriate role modeling, ethical behavior and decision-making, and adherence to all University procedures, rules, regulations and policies. The Graduate Resident Director is responsible for knowledge, education, and implementation of all policies and procedures of the University, and in compliance with Massachusetts state law.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Staff Leadership and Supervision:

• Provide primary leadership, support and supervision for student Resident Assistants in a specific residence hall.
• Maintain office hours.
• Serve as a member of the on-call rotation within the department.
• Assist with the selection and orientation of student Resident Assistants.
• Assist the Director of Student Life and Engagement with planning for and delivery of training for Residence Life staff, especially RAs.
• Meet with student RAs biweekly and provide ongoing performance feedback.
• Uphold all residential life and visitation policies by ensuring student adherence.

Residential Education and Hall Programming:

• Ensure that the residential experience complements the academic program and learning environment of the University.
• Coordinate and support residence hall programming that is in alignment with the Residential Education plan and University mission.
• Create an environment that promotes the social justice, health, safety, personal and academic development, and physical well-being of students.
• Enhance weekend life through implementation of new activities and programs planned with student leaders.
• Host student forums and follow-up on student ideas and suggestions.

Student Conduct and Community Building:

• Work with RAs to plan and deliver activities that build a strong community of inclusiveness, respect, and civility.
• With the Director, oversee and enforce residence hall guidelines, Residence Life policies, and the Student Code of Conduct.
• Address routine disciplinary problems such as excessive noise, visitation issues, roommate conflicts, etc.
• Encourage respect for all people regardless of race, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or physical characteristics.
• Be aware of and comply with all emergency and health and safety procedures during emergency incidents.
• Provide peer counseling and make referrals to all student service and support offices and programs on campus.

Residence Hall Oversight:

• Maintain a positive and productive relationship with building cleaning staff and maintenance staff including administrative support staff. Work directly with the Facilities staff to resolve maintenance issues, vandalism and routine maintenance improvements. Work with Campus Public Safety to resolve related issues and student support needs.
• Manage room condition reports throughout the year.
• Conduct room inspections and determine final billing throughout the academic year.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:

• Integrates DEIB and The University's Core Values into the development of programs, practices, policies and processes.
• Supports and meets the needs of traditionally underrepresented students.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in open house programs or special functions as required.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required by the Director of Student Life & Engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities:

• If you operate a University owned, leased or personal vehicle at any time while performing your duties you must follow all policies and procedures outlined in the Operations Manual. Additionally, you must report any driving offense, on or off company time, which causes a loss, suspension, or any other change in your license status. You must report this change within one business day of the offense. You can report this change to the Human Resource Department or your direct supervisor. Failure to do so can lead to disciplinary action, up to and including terminations.

Requirements:

• Continued good standing as a graduate student in a degree-granting program that directly relates to the position.
• Knowledge of/experience in residence life preferred.
• Knowledge of/experience in student conduct and dispute resolution.
• Highly responsive to student needs.
• Strong interest in developing students as empowered learners and leaders.
• Learner-focused leader with a deep understanding of and passion for student life and associated best practices in the context of higher education.
• Highly-motivated self-starter who can take initiative and balance proactive and reactive leadership.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Good listening, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Must be personable and possess the ability to work effectively with all people.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.
• The ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion is critical.
• CPR certification is desirable. At a minimum, must be able to pass CPR certification and recertification as required.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Submit to and pass CORI and SORI investigation.
• Knowledge of FERPA regulations and ability to work within FERPA requirements.
• Ability to adhere to University policies and practices.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must successfully pass the safe Driving Course and driving record check at time of hire and annually thereafter.
• Should be committed to all Core Values, including diversity, respect and inclusion.
• Experience effectively engaging backgrounds, identities, and communities different from one's own.
• Deep commitment to the University's mission, purpose and goals and the role of a residence director and athletics coach in achieving those goals.

Additional Information:

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Bay Path University is a diverse community devoted to proactively nurturing a campus-wide culture that promotes and ensures equity, respect, inclusion and safety for all members regardless of race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity, socio-economic background, or physical ability. We are one University that opens our hearts and minds to conversations, to learning and to creating a community that is welcoming of all. Regardless of position, it is expected that each employee will embrace this commitment and demonstrate an attitude of respect toward and acceptance of all members of our community.


Application Instructions:

Applicants for this position should attach a cover letter, resume / curriculum vitae, the contact information for four (4) professional, work related references and any other relevant information pertaining to this position and your candidacy. Please apply online. Faxes and emails will not be accepted.

Bay Path University is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and learning in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, women and all underrepresented backgrounds. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Bay Path University is committed to fostering diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff.

Bay Path University is a smoke and tobacco-free community.

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory background checking.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position please email us at HR@baypath.edu or call 413-565-1168.