Residence Hall Director

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Job Title:
Residence Hall Director

Department:

A Residence Hall Director coordinates building and community aspects of a residence hall or complex, utilizing an Inclusive Excellence framework in which staff strives towards excellence from an inclusion mindset in academic and social engagements with students; initiates, plans and organizes community development program in residence hall or complex through the Residential Curriculum; assists in hiring and training student staff; supervises and evaluates staff; supervises residence hall office and building security operations; advises residents on social, academic, and behavioral concerns; includes evening, weekend, and on-call duty; advances the Residential Curriculum through key departmental values centered on student learning, wellness, inclusion and the creation of vibrant communities.

35%- Assists with selection and placement of student staff; assesses staff skills and training needs; participates in pre- and in-service training; supervises and evaluates student staff to ensure completion of community and student development expectations; makes appropriate recommendations regarding performance; collaborates with staff overseeing residence hall desk and building security operations.

25%- Advises and consults with residents regarding social, educational, and wellness concerns and initiates appropriate referrals; confronts and discusses behavioral problems and identifies necessary behavioral changes; manages conduct processes; coordinates crisis interventions in hall or complex.

15%- Initiates plans for comprehensive community development program in hall or complex utilizing the Residential Curriculum; ensures advancement of departmental and Student Life goals and strategic initiatives, advises student groups and organizations and provides support to elected hall student leaders; assesses resident student needs; advises and consults with student leaders regarding training needs; Ensures high quality performance of learning communities and academic initiatives within the hall or complex.

10%- Prepares correspondence and reports and maintains appropriate hall records as required or requested; attends and participates in area or system meetings; assists in development of area and system procedures and policy recommendations.

10%- Coordinates building staff in implementing procedures to assure safety of residents and security of buildings including fire safety and emergency evacuation procedures; assists residence hall administrative and support offices with information about student needs, preferences and interests.

5%- Assists with special projects as assigned by Student Life and Housing and Residence Education

Career Roadmap designation:

Function: Student Life

Sub Function-Residence Life

Career Band-Managerial

Career Level-M1

MISSION

The Office of Student Life fosters students’ development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society

Additional Information:

Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 3 years of relevant experience required.

Desired: Master’s degree in college student personnel, higher education, counseling or related fields (obtained by the start of the position); full-time or graduate residence life experience.

This is a required live on position. There are multiple openings. There are options for immediate start dates or July 2024 start dates.

Location:
Lincoln Tower (0271)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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