Residence Hall Director

Position Summary :

Under administrative direction from the Assistant Director of Housing & Residence Life the Residence Director is responsible for an area of assignment with 150-350 residents and directs social and educational programming initiatives facilitates student mentorship and leadership development adjudicates student conduct cases and completes other duties as assigned by supervisory staff members or that arise as part of meeting the needs of the students community or University.

Specific Job Duties (Essential Functions and Responsibilities)

Staff Selection Training Development & Supervision

Select train develop support mentor and evaluate paraprofessional Resident Assistant staff.

Aid in Resident Assistant staff selection by recruiting potential candidates and fully participating in interviews and discussions about candidates.

Conduct weekly building / area staff meetings to disseminate information to RA staff and aid in ongoing staff training and development.

Attend and participate in all professional staff training and Resident Assistant training sessions.

Attend and occasionally facilitate weekly department-wide inservices.

Conduct weekly one-on-one supervisory meetings with Resident Assistants in the assigned area.

Provide ongoing feedback on job performance to Resident Assistants and conduct formal performance evaluations each semester.

Community Development

Oversee support and evaluate Resident Assistants in planning and implementation of events and activities based on the departmental Community Development Plan.

Maintain an awareness of events and activities taking place in the area of assignment as well as on campus including attending events when practical.

Establish personal and professional relationships with residents in area of assignment.

Actively promote an environment in which individual students rights and the Standards of Residence are continually upheld.

Develop and implement new ideas and concepts to improve the quality of life within the Residence Halls.

Submit timely accurate and concise reports to keep the Assistant Director of Housing & Residence Life apprised of hall events.

Student Conduct Intervention & Support

Adjudicate student conduct cases in the area of assignment and determine sanctions.

Meet with students that are considered to be academically at risk to provide them with support resources and referrals to be successful academically.

Refer residents to campus and community resources based on needs assessment.

Provide timely and accurate documentation and communication regarding incidents hearings outcomes and referrals.

Support students as they overcome mistakes by challenging current thought processes and behavior patterns.

Familiarize residential students with college and departmental policies procedures and guidelines and ensure appropriate enforcement thereof.

Consult with supervisory staff regularly regarding student conduct matters.

Administrative Duties On-Call & Emergency Response

Establish and maintain a Resident Assistant semester duty schedule for daily supervision of the Residence Halls including evenings weekends and holiday breaks.

Understand and disseminate emergency procedures and guidelines to paraprofessional staff residents and outside cooperating agencies.

Serve as part of an on-call rotation to respond to and support paraprofessional staff members through emergencies urgent matters and policy violations on campus.

Collaborate with local and college authorities in responding to emergencies.

Set post and maintain both in-building office hours and office hours in the Housing Office daily during normal business hours. Evening office hours are encouraged.

This position requires a non-traditional work schedule by providing duty coverage for the assigned area which may include weekends and holidays.

Collaboration & Professional Development.

Cultivate successful professional relationships with students parents of students Housing staff and other departments on campus.

Serve on committees as directed or assigned or voluntarily as a department representative.

Pursue personal professional and educational growth through additional undergraduate or graduate coursework consulting professional articles and journals reading books pertaining to Student Affairs attending professional conferences and community involvement.

Facilities & Operations

Oversee building opening closing check-in check-out and room changes including tracking paperwork.

Process approved room changes with the assigned area and maintain awareness of roster changes.

Receive and process reports of damages needed repairs and items of a similar nature and follow-up regarding completion of repairs.

Maintain professional relationships and open lines of communication with facilities and custodial staff.

Monitor and inventory storage areas lounge and public areas in area of assignment.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelors Degree in related field

Two (2) years of experience in Residence Life or Student Affairs

Experience living in campus housing.

Demonstrated desire to positively influence the lives of students and create a positive community that is conducive to academic success.

Proven excellence in organizational skills sensitivity for a robust student population and an ability to work in collaboration with students faculty and staff.

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge of college student development (theory and practice).

Demonstrated commitment to supporting the needs of students from underrepresented populations.

Experience implementing programs and services geared toward meeting the needs of students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Salary and Benefits :

The salary range for this position is $38412-$43692. In addition to salary Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical dental vision disability insurance flexible spending accounts life insurance and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit our Human Resources Benefits Page.

How to Apply :

All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State Universitys Workday application portal.

No other format of application material will be accepted.

Completed applications include the following :

Cover letter

Resume

Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be necessary at the time of appointment)

Three professional references including phone number and email for each

For full consideration applications should be received by 12 / 1 / 2025 . Review of applications will begin immediately.

The position will remain open until filled. Applications received after the priority deadline may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee .

Questions about the position may be directed to Mark Pittman at

Adams State University is committed to building and expanding the talent of its professional staff and actively seeks qualified applicants who bring unique perspectives experiences skills and attributes that can augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff and can contribute to serving and preparing our students to engage and thrive in their learning leadership and service.

We strive to create a more representative workforce that mirrors the people who study work and lead our institution and welcome applications from candidates from all walks of life especially members of communities who fall within state and federally protected classes such as : women BIPOC LGBTQ individuals veterans and people with disabilities.

We value qualified candidates with varied language skills who have a record of successful experience with varied communities and student populations and who have a deep understanding of and commitment to the unique geographical and historical characteristics of the place we are situated in and the intersecting perspectives that define our university being a low-income first-generation and Hispanic-serving rural anchor university. Therefore we seek individuals committed to intentionally supporting students and colleagues who possess these characteristics through their teaching service and scholarship.

The successful candidate will join a campus that is dedicated to inclusive excellence and acknowledges Adams States purpose to foster the educational goals of its students and the well-being of the surrounding community.

Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968 candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final.

Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students faculty staff and visitors and to protecting its funds property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective continuing and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASUs Office of Equal Opportunity Director Ana Guevara and / or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct ASUs sexual misconduct policies contact information for the Adams State Universitys Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at These procedures also describe the Universitys response to reports and / or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment.

Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race color sex disability and as covered by law veteran addition University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion national origin ancestry age sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression marital status and parental status.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Fundraising,Management Experience,Coaching,Analysis Skills,Strategic Planning,Team Management,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Mentoring,Public Speaking,negotiation,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 38412 - 43692