Residence Hall Director Job at Governors State University
Position Information
Position Type
Administrative Appointment
Classification Title
Director
Position's Functional Title
Residence Hall Director
Position Start Date
07/17/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Position Summary
The Residence Hall Director (RHD) plays an intricate role in fostering the living-learning philosophy of University Housing and makes appropriate decisions and/or recommendations to the Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services & University Housing regarding the management and supervision of the residential program. The RHD provides year-round leadership and direction for a specified residence hall and is responsible for enhancing student learning and academic success through the creation of a community environment that supports the overall development of students.
RHDs are generally responsible for:
- Training, supervising, and evaluating paraprofessional staff and an Assistant Residence Hall Director (graduate assistant).
- Assisting and advising students in matters related to academic support, crisis intervention, referral, programming, discipline, routine conflicts, personal development, and leadership opportunities.
- Advising the hall council in matters of budget, policy, and programming.
- Serving as the communication link with students and other areas of the department and university.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one academic year full time work experience by the time of appointment as a full-time residence hall Director or work in a related field (higher education, student affairs, counseling).
- Successful supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse students and staff.
- Experience implementing and facilitating social justice education.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service and conflict management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree (or U.S. equivalent) in College Student Personnel or a related field and experience working in a residence hall setting (i.e., at least one (1) year part-time relevant experience at time of hire is required (graduate assistantships are considered part-time work). Knowledge of student learning and student development theories.
- Experience working in living-learning centers or theme housing.
- Advanced administrative skills and experience implementing residence hall administrative procedures are strongly preferred.
Posting Date
05/10/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Posting Number
AP0327P
Type of Search
External
Quicklink for Posting
https://employment.govst.edu/postings/8742
Employee ID
Department
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration complete application should be submitted by May 23,02023.
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