Description
The Office of Residence Life and Housing has an immediate opening
for a Residence Hall Director (RHD). The RHD will work under the
supervision of the Director of Residence Life and Housing. The RHD
is responsible for the proper administration and management of the
residence hall to which they are assigned, the welfare of the
students, and for the facilities and physical properties of the
Residence Hall. When not specifically maintaining office hours, the
RHD is on call and is expected to respond to situations that may
arise. The RHD’s work in tandem with the residence hall staff,
which could include a Graduate Assistant (GA) and undergraduate
Resident Assistants (RA’s). Hourly personnel are assigned to some
facilities where midnight to morning desk coverage is
required.
The RHD is hired for a ten-month period (beginning mid-August),
paid once monthly, over a 12 month period. Apartment residence is
12 months. A minimal rent is charged; all utilities and basic
residential furnishings are included. Summer employment is usually
available, either at hourly compensation or at a 2/9th's percentage
of annual salary.
Examples of Duties
- Supervise staff and residents in the formulation and
presentation of residential programming, hall projects and
recreational activities.
Select and train residential staff.
Teach, model and enforce the rules and regulations of the
University, the Official Student Handbook and all other policies of
the University.
Convey information about various matters to the residents.
Foster and maintain a living and learning environment that is
supportive of student needs and conducive to student success.
Monitor the satisfactory social and behavioral conduct of
residents.
Serve as liaison between the students and the
administration.
Participate as a panelist in student disciplinary hearings, in
addition to any disciplinary proceedings administered within the
purview of residence hall government.
Observe and report safety concerns.
File damage and incident reports to the proper authorities;
submit and monitor requests for maintenance services; cooperate
with university personnel during repairs; and provide the overall
team leadership within the residence hall for all employees and
residents.
Conduct routine safety inspections, weapons or contraband
searches (as needed or scheduled) and cooperatively administer Fire
Drills and other emergency procedures.
Typical Qualifications
- Masters in College Student Development, Counseling or related
academic disciplines preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; familiarity
with Windows and Office Suite products
- Bachelors with a minimum of two years’ experience working in
residence life/higher education settings