Residence Hall Director, Office of Residence

Job Overview

Office of Residence Life

Residence Hall Director (Professional Services Specialist
4) – 12‑month, live‑in professional staff employee central to the operation of a residence hall or area housing approximately 250 – 1,000 residents. Supervised by the Managing Assistant Director and Director of Residence Life.

• Manage total operation of assigned residence hall(s).

• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate student staff including Resident Assistants, Desk Assistants, and Community Assistants.

• Provide developmental programming, judicial intervention, and advisement for residents.

• Perform administrative tasks, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, enforce university policy, discipline, participate in an on‑call system, and serve on committees integral to residence life.

• Create an environment conducive to academic excellence and personal development, fostering community among residents.

• Work flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays; on‑campus residency; travel to off‑campus or other campus locations as required.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and at least one year of professional experience in housing and residence life or related student affairs position.

• Master's degree in a related field may substitute for the one year of required experience.

• Preferred: experience with residence hall student development, facilities operations, and residence life programs in higher education.

• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, supervisory, and leadership skills.

• Computer literate.

• Negotiated annual salary: $55,142.18 (Step
1). Salary for internal applicants based on union negotiated calculations.

• Comprehensive benefits package: health and dental insurance, retirement plan, and work‑life balance benefits.

Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.