Hall Director

Working Title:

Full‑Time Hall Director

Education Support Specialist II

Full‑time Staff (Classified)

Full‑Time

Non‑Exempt:
Eligible for Overtime

Residence Life

300000 - Residence Life Admin

3

Pay Range

$38,000 – $38,500

No

No

N/A

07/18/2026

Residence Life at James Madison University is accepting applications for a Full‑Time Hall Director. Residence Life is committed to designing and maintaining a caring environment that encourages academic success, respect, personal growth, and responsibility to one’s community.

Full‑Time Hall Directors report to an Area Director of Residence Life. This is a 12‑month, live‑in position. A furnished apartment (partner and pet‑friendly), professional development funds, and a partial meal plan are provided in addition to salary and classified benefits.

Full‑Time Hall Directors are part of the Residence Life team that serves over 6,900 residential students on a campus that continues to grow. The team focuses on creating a residential experience filled with opportunities for students to engage and learn about themselves and others.

• Leadership, Management, and Supervision – Directly supervise 11‑18 Resident Advisers (RAs). Provide written performance evaluations twice per year.
• Manage hall staff performance, student development, student leadership, student conduct, and hall community engagement.
• Participate in all recruitment, selection and training processes for RAs, including instructing a one‑credit RA class.
• Implement check‑in and check‑out procedures. Potentially collaborate with a live‑in Faculty in Residence member.
• Create Belonging – Contribute to the Student Affairs Creating Belonging value by creating spaces and a culture that celebrates all identities.
• Student Conduct – Interpret and enforce university and hall policies, manage administrative processes related to documenting and follow‑up for student behavior.
• Crisis Management – Participate in on‑call rotation and provide support to staff during times of crisis.
• Community Engagement – Use the Curricular Approach in Residence Life’s Residential Educational Plan to conduct and support hall programming and community engagement efforts.
• Committee Work – Serve on departmental and university committees as necessary.
• Professional Development – Accumulate a minimum of 10 hours of professional development during each performance evaluation period and attend conferences or complete job‑related training.

• Experience in Residence Life (student employment, graduate assistant or full‑time experience considered).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to crisis and emergencies.

• Knowledge in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in residence life or student housing.
• Prior supervisory experience, including training and supporting student staff.
• Experience with student conduct processes and behavior management.
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational management skills.

The Full‑Time Hall Director position is a live‑in role that includes a furnished apartment, partial meal plan, laundry stipend, and professional development funds in addition to the salary and JMU classified benefits package.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E‑Verify Notice:
After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I‑9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E‑Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

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