University of Hartford RD Prospectus

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Prospectus

W h a t ’ s

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Mission & Vision

Org. Chart

Staff Directory

RD Position

Summary

Perks of being a

U of H RD

Professional

Development

RA Program Info.

Contact Info.

RESIDENTIAL LifeRESIDENTIAL LifeRESIDENTIAL 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.

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:

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.

Education Mentoring

Student Development Role Modeling

Excellent Services Advocacy

Building Responsible Communities Empowerment

Honesty Excellent Communication

Respect Collaboration

Celebration of Diversity Accommodation

Care and Support Creativity

Leadership

Student AffairsStudent AffairsStudent Affairs

Michael Malone

Director of

Residential Life

Susan Ward

Assistant Director for

Assignments & Billing

Elinor Cherry

Administrative Assistant

to the Director

Shawn McQuillan


Community Development

Huong Nguyen

Coordinator of

Assignments & Billing

Cindy Sanders


Assessment &

Technology

David Hernandez

Graduate Housing

Coordinator

AAC Campus

Daniel Wencek

Programming

Coordinator

(Advanced

Undergraduate Staff)

Cindy Sanders


Assessment &

Technology

Tatiana Cole

Resident Director

A & B Complexes

John Hernandez

Resident Director

E & F Complexes

Torshia Maxwell

Resident Director

Regents Park & Park

River Apartments

Max Koskoff

Resident Director

C & D Complexes

Shelby Summers

Ballard

Resident Director

Hawk Hall

Mike Ormsby

Resident Director

Village Apartments

Michael Kennedy

Graduate Assistant

Village Apartments

Natalee Cifuentes

Admin. Staff Assistant

Regents Park & Park

River Apartments

A & B Complexes RA Staff

Pictured: Jessica, Brittany, Ashley,

Samantha, Tiffany, Tori, Dania,

Jennifer, Melanie, Dan, Levi, Bobby,

Evan, Jake, Obinna, Eric, and RD

Tatiana

C & D Complexes RA Staff

Pictured: Kayla, Hannah,

Mackenzie, Jenna, Olivia, Jackie,

Wizza, Tia, Celina, John, Tre’Von,

Scott, Dylan, Marcus, Kody,

Brandon, and RD Max

E & F Complexes RA Staff

Pictured: Tyler, Yanique,

Samantha, Liz, Tiana, Juliana,

Nicole, Rebecca, Andres, Kevin,

Ben, Mike, Holly, Szabolcs, and RD

John

Hawk Hall RA Staff

Pictured: Logan, Kenny, Adam,

Nora, India, Andy, Mike, Vannessa,

and RD Shelby

Regents Park & Park River

Apartments RA Staff

Pictured: Imade, Roshel, Eugenia,

Kerisha, Esther, Danielle, Nathan,

Melinda, Ryan, Shelby, Austen,

Billy, Astrode, Demar, Jarec,

Justin, ASA Natalee, and RD

Torshia

Village Apartments RA

Staff

Pictured: Ashley, Kweyah, Maria,

Paulina, Sydney, Jessica, Rebecca,

George, Pete, Troy, Travis, Tyrone,

Chris, Jason, GA Mike, and RD Mike

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 a residential community (apartments or residence hall).

Demonstrated involvement with regional or national housing and student affairs organizations.

RD Benefits (The “Perks” of being an RD at Hartford)

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

Gym membership during your first year of

employment

Reserved parking spot

Cats and candles permitted

Tuition remission or tuition exchange (undergrad

or graduate degrees only)

Staff discount on purchases at bookstore

Free coffee at Student Union Coffeehouse

Meal Plan – 175 meals and 250 dining dollars per

semester (can be split with partner or dependents)

Fully furnished 2 bedroom air-conditioned apart-

ment w/ non-student furniture

Internet, cable, and local telephone service

(Including 3 HBO channels)

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 been involved in some of the following:

University Involvement

Alternative Spring Break Advisor

College Course Instructor (University of Hartford and Lincoln College of New England)

Campus Programming Council

Circle K Advisor

Hartford Alcohol Team

Leadership Quest Planning Committee

Laura Johnson Initiative Participant

National Residence Hall Honorary Advisor

Residence Hall Association 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 Involvement

NASPA, ACPA, NEACUHO, ACHUO-I, NEACURH, & NACURH Affiliations

NASPA Region 1 New Professionals Mentoring Institute

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 Representative

NEACUHO CT/RI State Director

NASPA Technology Knowledge Community Representative

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, NASPA Tech, StarRez Annual, NEACUHO RD2B, and more…

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 Training

Resident Assistant Leadership Institute (RA 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

Resident Assistant Program Employ 85 Resident Assistants each year

Over 75% of RAs have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. 33.3% hold a 3.5 GPA or higher. The RA staff average cumulative GPA is 3.28

(RA position require a 2.5 GPA).

The University of Hartford undergraduate minority representation is 26.2%, while the RA group is 42.8%.

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. Since the Spring of 2009 RA applications (which includes new

applicants and re-appointment requests) has increased by 66.9%. This year alone, we received 151 new applications and 56

reappointment requests.

RAs hold multiple prestigious leadership positions on campus.

Some of these include:

Each year our RAs receive multiple awards at the Student Leaders Awards Ceremony and one of our student staff members

received the NASPA Region 1 Connecticut Catch A Rising Star Award.

SGA President & Senators

RHA E-Board Member

Campus Activities Team

Red Keys

Red Caps (Orientations Leaders)

Greeks

Student Athletes

And more…

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