Residence Hall Director

Overview

Quinnipiac University seeks applications for Residence Hall Directors (RHD). The RHD is a key figure in the residential life professional staff and reports directly to a Residential Life senior staff member. This role is a full‑time, year‑round, in‑person, live‑in position. Residence Hall Directors must solely reside in the designated campus apartment, serve in the on‑call duty rotation to respond in‑person to situations and be available and visible to their assigned community evenings and weekends.

They oversee 7‑17 paraprofessional staff members. Exercising independent judgment, they manage a residential area and coordinate several tasks which may include residence hall council, living‑learning communities, summer housing, early arrivals, late departures, break housing, move‑in crew, late‑night lounge, diversity and inclusion initiatives, social media management, online resources, print materials, housing software projects and student outreach and education.

Salary: $50,000.

• Ensure a consistent adult presence in residential areas, serving as a positive role model for students.
• Foster meaningful relationships with residents, offering support and guidance to help them achieve their academic and personal objectives.
• Oversee the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of paraprofessional staff.
• Design and implement a robust training program for paraprofessional staff, ensuring alignment with office guidelines.
• Maintain clear communication of staff expectations and document any performance‑related concerns.
• Engage in office recruitment processes, including selection of paraprofessional staff, residence hall preparations, and room assignments.
• Aid in crafting, implementing, and monitoring the residential educational curriculum.
• Collaborate on initiatives like Living‑Learning Communities and Faculty Affiliates, enhancing the integration of academic and residential life.
• Serve as a point of contact and mediator for Faculty Affiliates, ensuring a strong bond between faculty and residents.
• Regularly participate in the RHD on‑call duty rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Uphold, clarify, and enforce University policies and guidelines to ensure a harmonious living environment.
• Act as a primary hearing officer for conduct meetings, addressing and mediating student concerns.
• Handle assigned CARE cases, providing follow‑up for students in need of support.
• Collaborate with the Office of Facilities to ensure the optimal maintenance and upkeep of residence hall facilities.
• Efficiently manage designated residence hall budgets, ensuring all budgetary processes and guidelines are followed.
• Ensure all necessary documentation, including duty logs and reports, are submitted accurately and within stipulated deadlines.
• Facilitate and support hall or area councils in partnership with the Residence Hall Association.
• Represent the department in office and divisional committees as necessary.
• Engage in continuous professional development, attending relevant seminars, workshops, and association events.
• Work with the Office of Housing to manage room condition reports, room changes, damage reporting, work orders and follow‑up, room selection, opening and closing inspections, health and safety inspections, vacancy management, and other duties as assigned.
• Take on other duties and responsibilities when required, such as working with Summer Camps and Conferences.
• Take functional supervision over the Residential Life team in consultation with the Director of Residential Life.

• Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration or related field.

• Previous experience in residence life or student affairs preferred.
• Supervisory and administrative skills.
• Experience with creating and executing programs.
• Independent decision‑making abilities.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Advanced knowledge of student development and a strong commitment to the profession.
• Physical requirements:
  
  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
• Must travel from building to building and between multiple campuses.
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