Derrick Scott Jr.
Robinsonville,Mississippi
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Mississippi State University, enhancing student engagement and fostering inclusive living communities. Expert in conflict mediation and budget management, I've significantly contributed to improving resident satisfaction and retention. Skilled in multicultural competence and crisis prevention, my strategic initiatives have bolstered community building and diversity awareness.
Professional in student affairs with proven history in residence life management. Expertise in developing supportive and inclusive residential environments. Commits to team collaboration and achieving impactful results through adaptability and reliability. Skilled in conflict resolution and program development, valued for strong organizational and interpersonal abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Residence Director
Mississippi State Univeristy
07.2023 - Current
- Built relationships with campus maintenance and custodial staff to keep building in optimum condition.
- Contributed positively to departmental meetings, projects, committees, sharing best practices from experiences in graduate housing settings.
- Served as mediator and facilitator for interpersonal conflicts with students.
- Managed and maintained a safe, inclusive living environment through regular facility inspections and maintenance requests.
- Provided on-site leadership with residence hall openings and closings.
- Facilitated on-going team building and staff development opportunities.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion within the residential community by developing culturally competent programming initiatives.
- Fostered a supportive living environment by identifying trends in resident challenges, collaborating with campus resources to develop targeted interventions.
- Mediated roommate conflicts through guided conversations that fostered understanding and compromise among parties involved.
- Collaborated with campus partners to provide resources and support for students experiencing academic or personal challenges.
- Fostered living and learning by blending classroom and residential experiences as part of college community.
- Utilized budget management skills to allocate funds effectively for residence hall programming and supplies.
- Assisted in the recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of Resident Assistants to ensure high-quality staff performance.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to first-year students navigating their transition into college life successfully.
- Devised programs to promote diversity and inclusion among staff, faculty and students.
- Served on a on-call rotation for three weeks out of a semester
Senior Resident Advisor
Rust College
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Participated in ongoing training programs related to diversity awareness, mental health issues, or emergency response procedures.
- Facilitated roommate mediations when necessary to resolve conflicts amicably between parties involved.
- Collaborated with housing staff to improve overall resident experiences, leading to higher retention rates.
- Mentored Resident Advisors, resulting in improved performance and increased job satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive programming to promote community building among residents.
Resident Advisor
Rust College
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed strong relationships with residents, fostering a supportive and inclusive living community.
- Facilitated roommate agreements at the beginning of each semester to set clear expectations for shared living spaces.
- Educated residents on university policies, promoting responsible behavior within the residence hall community.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Coordinated move-in and move-out processes, ensuring smooth transitions for new and departing residents.
- Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions.
- Organized floor meetings to discuss important issues, encourage open dialogue, and strengthen communal bonds among residents.
Education
Master of Science - Student Affairs Higher Education
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Rust College
Holly Springs, MS05-2023
High School Diploma -
Rosa Fort High School
Tunica, MS05-2019
Skills
- Student engagement
- Mental health awareness
- Activity planning
- Multicultural competence
- Advising
- Recruiting
- Budgeting and finance
- Assessment tools
- Facilities management
- Conflict mediation
- Team leadership
- Crisis prevention intervention
- Problem-solving abilities
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 22 to 25 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 2 in the development of Assessing the Efficacy of MSU Residential Engagement Model.
- My C.O.R.E won the Hall Council award of the Year.
- My community that I help supervisor won the award for best program of the Year.
- I won Graduate Residence Director of the week three times.
- I maintain a 4.0 gpa in my program.
- Achieved getting students with marginalize backgrounds into the Student Affairs Program.
Extracurricular activities
- Mr. Senior at Rust College (2022-23)
- President of Devoted Brothers of Excellence at Rust College( 2021-23)
- Vice President President of Zeta Omicron Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. at Rust College (2022-23)
- Collegiate 100
- Mr. Sophomore at Rust College (2020-21)
- Senior Resident Advisor (SRA) at Rust College
- Resident Advisor (RA) at Rust College
- Ran Track for Rust College (2019-2023)
- Member of Student Government Association at Rust College (2020-2023)
- Student Ambassador at Rust College (2019-2023)
Timeline
Graduate Residence Director
Mississippi State Univeristy
07.2023 - Current
Senior Resident Advisor
Rust College
07.2021 - 05.2022
Resident Advisor
Rust College
07.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Student Affairs Higher Education
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Rust College
High School Diploma -
Rosa Fort High School
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