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A Glimpe of Who We Are!
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A g l i m p s e o f w h o w e a r e
R D R e c r u i t m e n t
2 013 - 2 014
Resident Director
Prospectus
W h a t ’ s
I n s i d e
Mission & Vision
Org. Chart
Staff Directory
RD Position
Summary
Perks of being a
U of H RD
Professional
Development
RA Program Info.
Contact Info.
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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.
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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
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Michael Malone
Director of
Residential Life
Susan Ward
Assistant Director for
Assignments & Billing
Elinor Cherry
Administrative Assistant
to the Director
Shawn McQuillan
Assistant Director for
Community Development
Huong Nguyen
Coordinator of
Assignments & Billing
Cindy Sanders
Assistant Director for
Assessment &
Technology
David Hernandez
Graduate Housing
Coordinator
AAC Campus
Daniel Wencek
Programming
Coordinator
(Advanced
Undergraduate Staff)
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Cindy Sanders
Assistant Director for
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
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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
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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
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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 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)
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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…
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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 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
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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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