"Hall Director - Range B (SA26028)"

POSITION: Limited, Range B

Job Description
The Hall Director serves an important leadership role in creating an environment and experience that intentionally contributes to the individual success of each residence hall student in support of the mission of Residential Life. Responsibilities of the Hall Director include: supervise and train student staff (Community Advisors, Graduate Student Interns) to deliver an effective residence hall program in an area of approximately 200-400 students; implement strategies and initiatives that help all students build connections, get involved, and achieve success; serve as a conduct hearing officer; interact daily with students for many purposes including community development, conflict resolution, helping skills, resource connection, student issues and crisis, etc.; and involvement in department and University committees and department policy/procedure formation.
This position has been designated as weather and emergency essential. In the event of a university closure or emergency event, incumbent is required to report to work and respond as requested. Refer to Minnesota State Board Policy 4.4 Weather / Short Term Emergency Closings at: http://www.minnstate.edu/board/policy/404.html.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Higher Education Leadership/Administration/Student Affairs or related field (conferred on an official transcript and received in Human Resources prior to start of employment).
OR
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 months professional, or graduate assistantship, experience in Residential Life, or related student affairs area, may be substituted for master’s degree.
Prior to the date of appointment, this position requires a criminal background check conducted by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA)

Preferred Qualification

• Demonstrated supervision experience.
• Knowledge of residence hall student issues.
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and interpersonal.
• Demonstrated initiative and experience in community development.
• Excellent administrative skills including an ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
• Experience with the student conduct process (hearing officer, conduct board advisor/member) in a university setting.
• Demonstrated experience in effective conflict resolution.

Other Requirements

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.
The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University... http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/.
This position requires a passing background check under Minnesota Statutes 299C.66 to 299C.71 – Kari Koskinen Manager Background Check Act...

Telework
Based on the essential functions of this positions, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes:
Exclusively on Campus: A position that requires the employee to perform all their work at their campus work location.

About
The Hall Director is required to live in an assigned residence hall apartment, maintain regular office hours, and eat with students in campus dining facilities on a regular basis.
Hall Director work involves performing tasks on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Therefore, evening meetings and participation and attendance at programs/activities/events during evening and weekend hours is expected. The Hall Director is considered a weather essential employee.
The Hall Director participates in an on-duty rotation with other Hall Directors (for the entire residence hall system) where a phone is also carried when the Residential Life office is closed, during academic break periods, and during summer school. Being on-duty may require quick on-site response throughout the residence hall system.
Workloads are expected to be higher while classes are in session during both fall and spring semesters and during opening and closing time periods. Extended vacations may not be approved during peak academic year time periods.
Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at: www.mnsu.edu.
The salary range denoted above is the contractual range; however, salary upon hire is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.
Cover Letter
Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Contact Information for three (3) references
Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement presenting a commitment to or experience working in an equity-minded environment

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Peter Hausladen, Associate Director Residential Life
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Residential Life
Phone: 507-389-1011
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email: peter.hausladen.2@mnsu.edu
*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Administrative and Service Faculty which can be found at: https://admin.mnsu.edu/human-resources/our-benefits/bargaining-units-and-personnel-plans/