Job Title: Residence
Hall Director
Department: Office of
Residence Life
Reports To: Director
of Residence Life
Last Updated: April 1, 2005
Closing Date: Review
will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled
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:
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Ensure the development and
implementation of residence hall programs by the Resident Assistants
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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.
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Work collaboratively with other
departments in the University
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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
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Implement policies and procedures
as defined by Residence Life
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Participate in University programs
and committees
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Maintain frequent and regular
contact with RAs through individual meetings and follow up phone contact
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Supervise the facility management
of the assigned residence hall
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Serve as "on-call"
personnel for Residence Life on rotating business
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Participate in selection and
training of new residence hall and professional staff
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Attend training sessions and
staff meetings as requested
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Respond to critical incidents and
resident interventions
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Other responsibilities as
assigned by the Director of Residence Life
Required Qualifications:
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Ability to read and understand
manuals and policies
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Ability to perform basic math
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Ability to explain policies and
procedures and work problems to supervisor and negotiate opposing views
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Skill in producing reports and
letters and working as a team member in directing and motivating staff
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Skill in mediating disputes and
establishing rapport with students
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Skill in analyzing mechanical
problems and prioritizing work load
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Skill in promoting a living
environment conducive to learning
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Skill in determining appropriate
response to student oriented crisis
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Skill in advising residents and
staff personally and academically
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Ability to plan and work under
pressure, coordinate numerous activities, and represent the department in
University and Student Affairs function.
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Knowledge of University
philosophy with regards to student development.
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Basic administrative skills,
personnel management, and knowledge of budgeting
Preferred Qualifications:
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Masters degree in Student
Personnel or related field
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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.