Residence Hall Director: Olson Hall; Female

As a Student Development faculty member, the Residence Hall Director facilitates the development of an environment in the residence hall that encourages growth and development in the lives of students through whole person discipleship. Olson Hall is one of two all‑female residence halls on campus. The residence hall is split into eight wings with sixteen PAs with a capacity of 296 students.

• Coordinates whole student educational, spiritual, and social programming for the residence hall.
• Directs all administrative functions within the residence hall. This includes student conduct, hall operations activities, budgets, maintenance, on‑duty responsibilities, and emergency operations.
• Consul residents in the area of personal development and conflict, intervenes in crisis situations, and maintains current files of counsel, student conduct, and informal advising sessions.
• Supervises student staff of PAs (Personnel Assistants).
• Assists the Housing Coordinator in the housing selection process for the residence hall.
• Assists in the selection and training of Discipleship Coordinators, Personnel Assistants, and Discipleship Assistants.
• Remains available and visible to students on a regular basis. The residence hall director will serve as a liaison between students and other administrators. This includes working to be acquainted with all students, developing rapport with students, participating in hall and campus events.
• Submits weekly, semester, and annual reports to the Director of Residence Life.
• Communicates as often as necessary to keep the Director of Residence Life informed regarding problems, trends, and issues within the hall.
• Contributes to the university’s faculty governance by participating in regular faculty meetings and committee assignments.
• Residence Hall Directors will continue their professional development through participation in conferences, article writing, and professional presentations. As members of the faculty the residence hall director will also participate in the faculty promotion process.
• Participates in the development, growth, and encouragement of Graduate Assistants working with Residence Life. Assists in training Graduate Assistants, as needed, in planning and operation of Residence experience.
• Participates in weekly Student Development department meetings.
• The responsibilities of this position require the person in the position to be reached for basic support services, and thus this position will require a cell phone.
• Serves on the On‑Call rotation to be the first point of contact for the PAs on Duty and administrators from Welcome Weekend to Commencement, except during vacations when residence halls are closed.
• Remains on campus to close the residence hall for each vacation period and returns to campus at least 18 hours before the halls officially open after vacation periods.
• Remains on campus during Homecoming and Parents' Weekend, the first and last weekend of each semester and other weekends as noted on weekend On‑Call schedule.
• Driving University/Van Certification.
• Lift 20 lbs and use stairs when necessary.
• On campus housing and meal plan included for employee (and family if applicable – 7 meals for Hall Director and 5 for spouse and kids each)
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Taylor’s policies and applicable laws.
  
  Responsibilities include:
  
  interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Qualified candidates should hold a master’s degree in student development, counseling, higher education, or a related field.
• Qualified candidates will demonstrate a committed Christian faith and have experience mentoring and discipling college age students. Candidates should possess a commitment to relational ministry that includes both challenge and support.
• Previous Residence Life experience is preferred but not required.