Virginia Union University’s Residence Life Office invites energetic, motivated candidates to apply for the Residence Hall Director position.

Objective/Purpose: To ensure the efficient operation of the residence hall, including administrative, educational and developmental responsibilities; ensuring the safety and welfare for up to 200 students.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure the development and implementation of residence hall programs by the Resident Assistants
• Assume responsibility for several collateral assignments such as committee work on RA and professional staff training or selection, judicial board, RA Council, Staff Manual revision, and others as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with other departments in the University
• Serve as Residence Life representative on Student Affair's program Teams. Participate in Student Affairs Staff Development, other University Staff Developments, and staff development opportunities off campus
• Implement policies and procedures as defined by Residence Life
• Participate in University programs and committees
• Maintain frequent and regular contact with RAs through individual meetings and follow up phone contact
• Supervise the facility management of the assigned residence hall
• Serve as "on-call" personnel for Residence Life on rotating business
• Participate in selection and training of new residence hall and professional staff
• Attend training sessions and staff meetings as requested
• Respond to critical incidents and resident interventions
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Residence Life

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to read and understand manuals and policies
• Ability to perform basic math
• Ability to explain policies and procedures and work problems to supervisor and negotiate opposing views
• Skill in producing reports and letters and working as a team member in directing and motivating staff
• Skill in mediating disputes and establishing rapport with students
• Skill in analyzing mechanical problems and prioritizing work load
• Skill in promoting a living environment conducive to learning
• Skill in determining appropriate response to student oriented crisis
• Skill in advising residents and staff personally and academically

• Ability to plan and work under pressure, coordinate numerous activities, and represent the department in
• University and Student Affairs function.
• Knowledge of University philosophy with regards to student development.
• Basic administrative skills, personnel management, and knowledge of budgeting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Student Personnel or related field
• Previous residence hall supervisory experience

Supervisory Responsibilities: The Residence Hall Director supervises and evaluates a minimum of three Resident Assistants and work-study office assistants.

Position Type and Work Year: The Residence Hall Director position is a full-time, ten-month live-in position.

Compensation: Salary for this position is commensurate with experience. The Resident Hall Director is provided with an on-campus furnished apartment plus utilities, local telephone service, a meal plan, and laundry facilities at no cost. Position includes University benefits.