Residence Director/Coordinator of Student Conduct

Category: Full-time, Staff

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Posted:

May 23, 2023

Eastern Nazarene College, a fully accredited Christian liberal arts college on Boston’s south shore, is seeking a Residence Director/Coordinator of Student Conduct to support the mission, values and purposes of Eastern Nazarene College by overseeing a residence hall of approximately 200 students and is responsible for administering the student conduct process for students alleged to have violated college polices under the direction of the Dean of Students. This position serves as a champion for student success, growth, well-being and belonging.

*Position includes on-campus housing, utilities and meal plan

How-to-apply

Please submit your resume, along with a cover letter, and provide a statement of faith – a brief statement that describes your Christian commitment and your participation in a faith community – to careers@enc.edu.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Residence Director (50%)

Serves as a champion for students in their educational journey; focuses on building a living environment and climate that promotes well-being, growth, success and belonging.
Responsible for administrative oversight, management and operation of a multi-class year, traditional style, residence area of campus
Leads, supervises, and assesses the execution of the residential curriculum in the hall. This includes collaborating with Spiritual Life to provide encourage faith development and supporting educational programming sponsored by Resident Assistants.
Supervises, develops and trains 6-8 paraprofessional staff members.
Oversees the physical maintenance of the residence area and communicates needs to Facilities.
Familiarizes self with the students in the area and shows concern for each resident’s welfare. Advises and refers students to appropriate campus services, follows up with students as requested by the Student Support Team.
Maintains an active presence in the residence hall, including attending Resident Assistant events & programs.
Serves as a critical leader in fostering a campus culture in which differences are embraced and works to advance the College’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Interprets and enforces college policies; facilitates roommate mediations
Participates in an on-call rotation, respond to emergencies and assist para-professional staff & security as needed
Assists with the execution of all departmental processes including, but not limited to, Housing Selection, Resident Assistant recruitment, selection, and training.
Attends and participates in staff training & development. Assists with the facilitation as requested.
Participates as a supportive member of the College community in campus-wide activities including, but not limited to, preview/accepted student days, new student orientation, convocation, commencement, chapel and athletic events.
Enhances communication between the Residential Life & Housing department and other campus offices through regular interaction and formal interdepartmental meetings.

Conduct Administration (50%)

Executes policies and procedures that guide the student conduct process ensuring fairness, grace, and consistency.
Receives and reviews incident reports submitted to determine appropriate action.
Meets with and serves as a hearing officer for students who have allegedly violated college policies.
Maintains efficient reporting processes, the student conduct database and files on all disciplinary cases and reports.
Tracks all sanctions and sanction compliance.
Seeks and provides educational resources for students found responsible for conduct violations to ensure students are learning from their student conduct experiences
Coordinate prevention initiatives to address frequent conduct violations
Responsible for the communication and marketing of student conduct policies, procedures, and services
Re-establish, recruit, select and train the Student Conduct Hearing Board
Assists the Dean of Students with ENC Cares (sexual and domestic violence) education and prevention efforts
Manages background check request from transfer or graduate schools and employers for current and former students
Provides trainings and presentations related to student conduct policies, processes, and procedures
Remains current on legal, regulatory, and trending issues in higher education related to student conduct practices.
Recommends and assists with revisions of the student handbook as necessary to remain consistent with the law, university policy, and national benchmarking standards.
Engages in systematic research and assessment to identify trends in student conduct as well as improvements to program effectiveness and student success.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Residential Life and/or the Dean of Students

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

A bachelor’s degree is required.
Supervision, programming and student development experience in Housing and Residence Life preferred.
1-2 years of professional experience preferred.
Must have outstanding oral and written communication skills along with ability to both prioritize and multi-task.
Strong and vibrant faith that connects to the mission of the college.
Demonstrated cultural competence, cultural humility, and experience with diverse and international populations.
Commitment to supporting student success, growth, well-being and belonging required.

Who We Are

Eastern Nazarene College is a fully accredited Christian liberal arts college and member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) with approximately 1,000 students distributed across residential undergraduate, graduate, and adult studies programs. Nestled in a residential neighborhood minutes from downtown Boston, the college’s picturesque New England campus is a window into the world. While our faculty are leaders in their fields, actively involved in publishing and research, they are devoted to teaching and mentoring students in a nurturing, spiritually informed, and academically supportive environment. Students are encouraged to travel, engage in service projects, and participate in internship experiences as a part of their education. Through their classes, work experiences in Boston, and mission trips around the world, students are challenged to open their minds and hearts, preparing them for a lifetime of meaningful work and service to our nation and the world.

Our benefits include health, dental, tuition benefits for employee and dependents, generous paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. In addition, as a staff or faculty member in our multi-cultural and close-knit community, you’ll enjoy a variety of unique benefits as you play an active role in achieving our mission and supporting our community.

Applicants should be committed Christians and active in a local church. Preference in hiring is given to those with Wesleyan convictions and background, though qualified applicants from other Christian traditions will be considered as well.

Mission
Eastern Nazarene College provides a transformational education that equips diverse students to lead and serve our world as agents of Christ’s love and truth.

Vision
Eastern Nazarene College will be widely-recognized as a leader in innovative Christian education, renowned for excellence in student achievement, vibrant intercultural community, and global impact

Values

Holistic education: We provide a holistic educational experience in the liberal arts and professional studies that integrates spiritual, academic, emotional, and social development.
Christian community: We facilitate the building of loving relationships so that we reflect the Spirit of Christ in our life together.
Student-centered: We orient our work around the success of our students, making every effort to be responsive to the unique needs, aspirations, and backgrounds of each one.
Wesleyan: Consistent with our rich Wesleyan holiness tradition, we create and maintain an environment which awakens and fosters truth, righteousness, and justice as made possible by God’s transforming grace through Jesus Christ.
Civility and hospitality: We intentionally welcome and embrace people from diverse cultures, viewpoints, and faith traditions.
Servanthood: We model servant leadership to our students and community by building a culture of listening, respect, encouragement, and support.
Authenticity and transparency: We are deliberately honest in our relationships, candid in our communication, and transparent in our governance in order to foster trust and confidence.
Excellence: In an effort to provide “the best in education and the best in Christian faith,” we strive for excellence that honors God in all our endeavors.
Strategic innovation: While remaining deeply rooted in our mission, we are boldly creative and innovative in the methods we employ.
Accountability: We keep promises, honor commitments, meet and exceed expectations, and are willing to be held accountable for the faithful fulfillment of our responsibilities.

Lifestyle Guidelines

Our lifestyle guidelines reflect the mission of Eastern Nazarene College and Manual of the Church of the Nazarene, including the Agreed Statement of Belief, The Covenant of Christian Character and The Covenant of Christian Conduct. The premise of our lifestyle guidelines is to exemplify such personal, moral, and religious conduct as shall be above reproach. This lifestyle premise is for everyone working and living on campus: students, faculty, staff, and administration. This lifestyle premise is a rationale for desirable behavior and attitudes.

We, as a Christian community, commit ourselves to the admonition of the Apostle Paul that we build our community up in love for each other. We will actively endeavor to be supportive and caring for each other in spite of whatever differences may develop concerning the operation of the College. While honest differences may exist and be vigorously debated, the College will not condone personal attacks on other members of the community.

To be in accord with the purposes and spirit of the College and with the doctrines and standards of the Church of the Nazarene, our lifestyle practices exclude: engaging in sexual acts outside of Christian marriage as defined by the Church of the Nazarene, the use of pornography, any acts of abuse, bullying or harassment, the use of profanity, gambling, theft, dishonesty, using tobacco in any form, participation in the occult and any other behavior that is detrimental to authentic Christian community and the maintenance of an atmosphere conducive to abundant life.

The historic understanding of ENC and the Church of the Nazarene with respect to alcohol is that abstinence best reflects our commitments to Christ, to our community and to holy living. This position is rooted in our acknowledgement of the destructive consequences in individuals, families and communities that can stem from the use of alcohol and demonstrates our commitment to standing in solidarity with those who have suffered from these consequences. As a result, it continues to be our strong preference that all employees abstain from the use of alcoholic beverages. However, we respect the fact that our employees come from a variety of denominational backgrounds that may not share this commitment to abstinence. Our expectation, therefore, is that all employees will abide by the behavioral commitments of their local church, will avoid drunkenness, and will under no circumstances possess, use, promote or distribute alcoholic beverages on campus, at any college event, or in the presence of students.

Additionally, ENC prohibits the possession, use, distribution or manufacture of illegal drugs and recreational marijuana, and the misuse of prescription drugs.

The College expects all employees to live by this lifestyle premise. We ask for an understanding of the need for lifestyle standards, a good spirit in keeping them, and cooperative efforts in improving them. As ENC employees, we ask you to consider the larger picture that what we do and the manner in which we do it reflects on ENC and affects the life of our entire community. We encourage prayerful discernment in all decision-making, as our desire is to glorify God in all our efforts.

Equal Opportunity
Eastern Nazarene College policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion*, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in all aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups.*

*Christian Faith and employment at Eastern Nazarene College: Eastern Nazarene College is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. It reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Section 702-703, U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964). Preferred candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian faith, active participation in a local church, and a philosophy of Christian higher education consistent with the Wesleyan tradition.

Contact Us

Office Human Resources
Eastern Nazarene College
23 E. Elm Avenue
Quincy, MA 02170
careers@enc.edu
617-745-3723