Assistant Residence Hall Director

What We Are Looking For

The Assistant Residence Hall Director (ARHD) is responsible for assisting student and community development in areas including academic success, faith development, cultural humility, and self‑advocacy as outcomes of the on‑campus residential experience in a specific residence hall. The ARHD also assists in the health, safety, and crisis response protocols in their community. The ARHD co‑supervises student staff (Community Leaders – CL) and collaborates with a faculty in residence (FIR).

The ARHD reports to a Residence Hall Director (RHD).

A Bachelor’s Degree and less than one year of relevant experience are required. Two years of experience is preferred.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

• Assist in recruiting, training, supervising, and evaluating 5‑17 student staff (Community Leaders and Community Leader Mentors).
• Support and assist in selection processes for graduate students and full‑time staff.

• Assist in the establishment of an authentic Christian community that supports academic excellence, spiritual growth, cultural humility, self‑advocacy, and the importance of living life in a community.
• Assist in the recruitment and advisement of student hall leadership teams, including leadership development, program planning, and budget oversight.
• Assist with the Living‑Learning Programs and faculty involvement (Faculty‑in‑Residence and Faculty Steward).
• Engage residents in the greater Baylor University community through utilization of campus facilities, participation in campus events, and promotion of campus activities.

• Develop meaningful relationships with students and maintain a high degree of visibility and availability in the residence hall.
• Respond to student behavioral concerns and incidents in the halls, including enacting crisis response protocols.
• Assist the implementation of departmental learning goals encompassing concepts such as cultural humility, faith development, intellectual development, self‑advocacy, and life together through intentional conversations and programming within the residence hall.

• Assist academic partners and Living‑Learning Programs. Respond to incidents and emergencies in the residence hall.
• Assist in management of a residence hall front desk, including the supervision of student and/or professional staff.
• Assist in management of office supply, minor equipment, and community development budgets for the residence hall.
• Learn and use technology platforms and other departmental website applications. Serve on Campus Living & Learning and Student Life committees as well as special projects and opportunities to teach a credited leadership class.
• Use professional development funds provided by Campus Living & Learning to engage in opportunities such as reading or writing for professional publications, active membership in a regional or national organization, attending or presenting at conferences, and taking part in Student Life and University professional development opportunities.
• Participate in annual departmental professional staff trainings.

• Conduct openings, closings, and mid‑semester health and safety room inspections.
• Collaborate with campus partners such as Facility Services, Dining Services, Housekeeping, and the Associate Director of Facilities and Operations to sustain and improve residence hall environments.

• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission.
• Ability to comply with University policies.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.