Residence Hall Director

Job Title

Residence Hall Director

Kent State, Kent, OH

$43,888 - $45,000

To enhance student learning and academic success through the creation of a community environment that supports the overall development of students; to oversee the daily operation of a multi‑unit or large single‑unit residence hall. Reports to Assistant Director for Residential Communities or designated supervisor.

• Train, supervise, and evaluate paraprofessional staff and a Graduate Assistant.
• Assist and advise students in matters related to academic support, crisis intervention, referral, programming, discipline, routine conflicts, personal development, and leadership opportunities.
• Advise the hall council on matters of budget, policy, and programming.
• Implement a variety of initiatives and activities that address the needs of students in a diverse living‑learning environment.
• Provide ongoing training and staff professional development for student staff.
• Assist with the advising and teaching of an undergraduate leadership course.
• Participate in and attend student staff training programs, selection processes and other programs sponsored by the residential community area and/or department.
• Support, implement, enforce, and interpret University policies and procedures.
• Assist with recruitment and retention presentations and programs for current and prospective students and parents.
• Maintain office hours and on‑call coverage to provide assistance to students and staff.
• Assume leadership and/or participate on departmental committees and task forces.
• Attend required residential community meetings, training, and professional development programs.
• Regularly attend and participate in professional development opportunities in the form of conferences, regional meetings, trainings and events.
• Initiate, support, and collaborate in the creation and ongoing administration of living‑learning programs and other academic initiatives.
• Coordinate and supervise timely completion of all appropriate paperwork and reports including, but not limited to, student conduct processes, academic initiatives, programming paperwork, room condition reports, weekly reports, no‑show information, staffing changes, and room/hall changes.
• Fulfill all responsibilities associated with the opening and closing of the residence hall in accordance with outlined or communicated procedures and instructions.
• Assist with establishing goals and priorities for the Department of Residence Services.
• Fulfill responsibilities for collateral assignments as outlined by supervisors throughout the year and during break periods (e.g., assistance with other offices, preparation for fall and winter training and various recruitment efforts).
• Provide coordination of the following over the summer: conferences, Destination Kent State (new student orientation), break housing, as well as preparing for the year.
• Serve as the communication link with students and other areas of the department and university.
• Assume additional responsibilities and perform special tasks as assigned. Examples include: admissions events, large educational programs, service programs, etc.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Master’s degree in Student Personnel, Counseling, Higher Education, or a relevant field. A minimum of one year experience in housing or other relevant experience. Must be able to work non‑traditional hours. Must live in on‑campus apartment for the duration of the assignment.

None.

• Personal computer applications
• Budget principles
• Student development
• Residential Curriculum

• Written and interpersonal communication and public speaking
• Student advising and interviewing
• Crisis management
• Interpersonal, customer service, and conflict management. Must demonstrate a keen customer service orientation to collaborate with students, families, faculty, staff, and outside constituents in the planning and execution of processes
• Organization to complete tasks and projects in a timely manner
• Effective listening and ascertaining the needs of customers
• Microsoft applications (Word, Excel) and database computer programs
• Business…