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RESIDENTIAL Life
Our Mission The Office of Residential Life is an integral part of the educational experience at the University of Hartford. We collaborate with students and the campus community to provide an environment that is conducive to student success. We provide students with opportunities for relationship building and self-advocacy while promoting civic engagement and individual responsibility within a community context.
Our Vision We endeavor to be a nationally recognized residential life program noted for well-trained, professionally active, and student-centered staff. We will be a program that utilizes current technological resources, while providing superior customer service and streamlined administrative processes. Through our commitment to education, accountability, and diversity, we will partner with students and families to build an enriching residential experience.
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Student Affairs
Our Mission The Division of Student Affairs will promote individual growth and citizenship through education and service. Here are the Core Values held dear by members of the Division of Student Affairs. These values informed the creation of the visions, mission, and logo: Education Student Development Excellent Services Building Responsible Communities Honesty Respect Celebration of Diversity Care and Support Leadership
Mentoring Role Modeling Advocacy Empowerment Excellent Communication Collaboration Accommodation Creativity
Our Vision The Division of Student Affairs at the University of Hartford will be the premier University Student Affairs Division in the state of Connecticut as determined by internal and external benchmarks.
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2011-2012 Office of Residential
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l Life Organizational Chart
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Michael Malone Director of Residential Life
Susan Ward Assistant Director for Assignments & Billing
Shawn McQuillan Assistant Director for Community Development
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Elinor Cherry Administrative Assistant to the Director of Residential Life
Huong Nguyen Coordinator of Assignments & Billing
Cindy Sanders Assistant Director for Assessment & Technology
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Marsha Dawson Resident Director For A & B Complex
Things I am Passionate about: my FAMILY & Friends, My alone time; my work ethic; my faith; dancing; diversity; and positivity/optimism.
John Hernandez Resident Director For E & F Complex
Things I am passionate about: performing choral music, Literature, civic engagement within and educating about the LGBT community, & traveling.
Torshia Maxwell Resident Director For Regents Park & Park River
Things I am Passionate about: Family & Friend, Education, Diversity, Reading & Writing and Self-Employment.
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Max Koskoff Resident Director For C & D Complex
Why do I LOVE to work at ORL: because we are here for the students first and foremost.
Shelby Summer Ballard Resident Director For Hawk Hall
Why do I LOVE to work at ORL: I enjoy working with people and being a part of a great team!
Mike Ormsby Resident Director For Village Apartments
Why do I LOVE to work at ORL: Every day is different and never boring. There is always a new project, a crisis or someone who I can Help.
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Resident Director Position The Resident Director (RD) is a professional, full-time, 12 month live-in member of the Office of Residential Life who reports to the Assistant Director of Residential Life for Community Development. The RD is responsible for the on-site management and overall supervision of a cluster of residential suites or apartments totaling between 200 and 1000 students. The RD directly supervises 8 to 16 Resident Assistants (RAs). The RD shares on-call duty responsibilities for the residential campus totaling approximately 3,500 students. Evening and weekend commitments are required.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree is required. Previous residential life/housing experience. Knowledge of management operations and fiscal budget-related matters. Understanding of student development theories. Demonstrated ability to supervise paraprofessional staff. The ability to relate positively and with appropriate boundaries to traditional college-age students. Excellent administrative skills and strong organizational and time management skills. Experience with emergency response and decision making. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff. Mediation, intervention, and problem solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Student Personnel, Counseling or other related field. Two years experience managing an apartment community or residence hall. Demonstrated involvement with regional or national housing and student affairs organizations.
RD Benefits (Benefits of being a RD at Hartford)
Reserved parking spot Cats and candles permitted Tuition remission or tuition exchange Staff discount on purchases at bookstore Free coffee at Student Union Coffeehouse Meal Plan – 175 meals and 250 dining dollars per semester Fully furnished 2 bedroom air-conditioned apartment w/ non-student furniture Internet, cable, and local telephone service (Including 4 HBO channels)
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Unlimited use of campus library Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account Cell phone service discount TIAA-CREF Retirement Program Card access laundry in or near building Medical and dental insurance coverage Employee discounts at local businesses Free membership to BJs Wholesale
Professional Staff Involvement Professional development is a key component of the RD position at the University of Hartford. Our residential life staff is actively involved in a variety of committees, projects, and programs throughout the campus that allow them a wide array of experiences. Outside of the University community, our staff is highly involved and serve in a variety of professional leadership positions. Opportunities to get involved while at Hartford are truly endless. Our staff members currently or have in the past have been involved in some of the following:
University Level
Alternative Spring Break Advisor College Course Instructor Campus Programming Council Dance Team Advisor Hartford Alcohol Team Leadership Quest Planning Committee Laura Johnson Initiative Participant National Residence Hall Honorary Advisor Residence Hall Associate Advisor Relay for Life Planning Committee Student Affairs Tribal Gathering Group Spring Fling Planning Committee Sexual Assault Response Team Tunnel of Oppression Program Coordinator
Professional Organizations
NASPA, ACPA, ASCA, NEACUHO, ACHUO-I, NEACURH, & NACURH Affiliations ASCA Circuit II Representative NASPA Region I CT State Director NASPA Region I Mid-Level Institute NASPA Region I Conference Committee Member NASPA Region I Advisory Board Member NASPA Region I Spirituality & Religion in Higher Education Knowledge Community National Housing Training Institute Participant NEACUHO CT/RI State Director NEACUHO Winter Retreat Series Host Chair NEACUHO New Professionals Committee, Professional Development Committee, Social Issues Committee, Sustainability Committee, and more Regional Entry Level Institute Participant Presentations at NASPA Region 1, NEACUHO Annual, NEACUHO RD2B, ACPA Road Show, NEACUHO NEXUS, and more… Page 11
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Staff Development The Office of Residential Life at the University of Hartford is committed to providing each of our professional Resident Directors a unique and rewarding experience that is not only challenging, but also highly developmental. Resident Directors actively participate in developing their own individualized developmental plan based on the departments Resident Director staff development curriculum. This curriculum is grounded in student development theory, professional competencies, CAS standards, best practices, and more to ensure our RDs are receiving the best experience possible. Our comprehensive orientation and training programs, job responsibilities, and expectations recognize and attempt to address the professional development and discernment of our new and returning Resident Directors. Professional development will be provided through:
New Resident Director Orientation and On boarding Resident Director team training Resident Assistant training Creation of a individualized staff development plan Division and department trainings and staff advances Conferences and workshop attendance Professional Certifications Special speakers and professional staff in-services One-on-one supervision Committee work
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essional Staff Development
Resident Assistant Program
Employ 85 Resident Assistants each year
Over 77% of RAs have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. 44% hold a 3.5 GPA or higher. The RA staff average cumulative GPA is 3.4 (RA position require a 2.5 GPA).
The University of Hartford undergraduate minority representation is 28%, while the RAs are 33%.
Newly hired RAs participate in 2 credit leadership course titled EDG 310: Residential Education and the College Student during their first semester of employment.
Selectivity of the position has increased over the years. This year we received 120 new applications and 64 reappointment applications for 85 positions.
Each staff has one Mentor Resident Assistant who serves as the right hand person to his or her Resident Director
RAs hold multiple prestigious leadership positions on campus. Some of these include:
SGA Senators RHA E-Board Member Peer Educator Red Keys
Red Caps (Orientations Leaders) Greeks Student Athletes And more…
Each year our RAs receive multiple awards at the Student Leaders Awards Ceremony.
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If you are interested in more information about the Resident Director Position Contact: Shawn McQuillan Assistant Director for Community Development University of Hartford 200 Bloomfield Ave West Hartford, Ct 06117 860.768.7796 mcquillan@hartford.edu
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