Temporary Hall Director

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• This is a temporary position, expected to last approximately six months with employment ending no later than June 30th, 2027.

Reporting to an Assistant Director of Residential Education, the Temporary Hall Director is a temporary, live-in professional staff member who supports the creation of welcoming residential environments that encourage student engagement and involvement within the residence hall and the broader campus community. The Temporary Hall Director assists in supporting the safety, security, and well-being of students living on campus and participates in a shared 24/7 professional on-call rotation.

The Hall Director is responsible for the physical and developmental function of a residence hall. Emphasis is placed on contributing to the advancement of the Residential Education vision, mission, and goals. This position serves as an educator, training and supervising student paraprofessional staff members and enforcing college policies in the residence hall. The Temporary Hall Director must be an individual that is highly motivated and enthusiastic about actively contributing to the success of Berea College students.

In support of Berea College’s eight Great Commitments, the Temporary Hall Director works to foster diverse, equitable, and inclusive residential communities that promote educational opportunity and an appreciation for the dignity of labor. The Temporary Hall Director carries out core housing and residential education responsibilities while supporting Student Affairs goals, policies, and administrative processes under the guidance of department leadership. This position requires the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, work collaboratively within integrated team structures, and exercise growing independence and sound judgment appropriate to an early-career professional role.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Support the development of an inclusive and engaging residential community that promotes student belonging, respects differences, and affirms diverse identities, through relationship-building, programming, and supportive interventions.
• Responsible for coordinating Facilities Management and Public Safety to complete maintenance, custodial services, and promote safety and security within assigned residence hall.
• Maintain accurate records and utilize housing and Student Affairs systems (e.g., rosters, keys, incident reports) in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Support the development of an inclusive and engaging residential community that promotes student belonging, respects differences, and affirms diverse identities, including LGBTQ+ residents, through relationship‑building, programming, and supportive interventions.
• Encourage resident growth and development as responsible community members who respect differences by providing mentoring, guidance, and referrals, and by supporting conflict resolution and mediation processes as appropriate.
• Serve as a diligent and timely reporter by accurately documenting incidents, student interactions, and policy concerns in the appropriate reporting systems, ensuring thorough follow‑up and communication with supervisors as needed.
• Participates in the Residential…