Residence Hall Director Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the residence hall director position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for resources, ideas and direction for resident student programs that encourage personal development, academic achievement, community living and social interaction.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Remuneration includes a meal plan for the employee when classes are in session
• SUNY Delhi has a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and Cultural Diversity
• SUNY Delhi is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community for our students and employees
• Strong commitment to diversity and social justice with an understanding of how to advance a culture that is welcoming and inclusive
• Knowledge of student learning and development, particularly in a residential living environment
• Experience working with diverse student population
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Illustrator suite
• Creative, innovative and strong problem solving skills

Please consider me for the residence hall director opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for oversight to Campus Pastor's student faith development programming and to connect students to various opportunities within APU; including, but not limited to Living Spaces Chapel, and Spiritual Formation Week.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Minimum 3.00 undergraduate cumulative grade point average preferred (cannot be below 2.70)
• Mobility throughout the housing system is essential
• Is available to any students in the residence for discussion of concerns and problems
• Provide guidance, support, and direction to Resident Advisors during RA Training and any other times appointed by the Director of Residence Life (staff retreats, leadership conferences)
• Familiarity with different technological platforms
• Knowledge of Living Learning Communities
• Knowledge of Residential Curriculum or Learning Outcome
• Previous Residential Life experience preferred

I am excited to be applying for the position of residence hall director. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for a learning environment and related co-curricular programs, based in student development theory, which challenge, stimulate, and broaden students’ knowledge and interests.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with planning programs
• Experience with student discipline and/or conflict resolution
• Experience with assessment tools
• Prior residence hall experience preferred
• Knowledge of Living Learning Communities and Residential Curriculum
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively with others through empathy and respect
• Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, synthesize information, make decisions and solve problems
• Prior residence life employment and/or leadership experience

In response to your job posting for residence hall director, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for leadership and guidance in the implementation of student learning facilitating student reflection and education that is grounded in multiple frameworks including but not limited to student development theory, critical race theory, a strengths-based approach and community-based learning. .

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Graduate or full-time residence life experience
• Understanding of students, student development, and the value of student voice
• Commitment to identity development, cultural humility and social justice
• Recruits, selects and evaluates student staff members
• Advises, directs, and supports student staff through daily supervision and regular staff meetings
• Facilitates the ongoing training and skill development for staff members
• Manages the implementation of University and Departmental engagement initiatives and educational activities within the residence halls
• Enrollment in the College Student Personnel Administration graduate program

In response to your job posting for residence hall director, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for vision and leadership to Residential Leadership programs in the development of goals and objectives for student engagement and student leadership development activities and initiatives, including hall councils, residence hall student organizations, and apartment communities governance structure.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Proficient in basic office software and/or productivity applications
• Prior Residence Life graduate assistantship experience or full-time Residence Life experience
• Experience with managing administrative and operations functions of a residence hall
• Demonstrated experience with crisis management and/or emergency response
• Knowledge of Residential Curriculum or Learning Outcome based programming
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with educational program development, learning outcomes, and assessment
• Demonstrated experience with crisis management
• Experience using Maxient software