Area Director - Residence Life

Area Director - Residence Life

The Area Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a residence hall complex on campus. The incumbent is responsible for the selection, training, and supervision of undergraduate and graduate student hall staff and delivery of services they provide. Presence on campus provides student contact for purposes of community development, programming, response to emergency situations, and provision of conflict resolution, helping skills, crisis management and facilities maintenance of an on-campus environment supportive of residents' academic success.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Master's Degree in Student Affairs, College Personnel Administration, Education Administration, Counseling, or related field. OR Bachelor's Degree, plus one year of professional experience in student affairs or related field. Or two years of professional experience or a combination of post-secondary training, education and / or professional experience.
• Experience in residence hall supervision and management or similar experience.
• Experience in staff selection, supervision, and training.
• Experience having conversations with students in a variety of manners including student conduct, academic success, personal well-being, conflict resolution, and mediation.
• Experience creating programs and initiatives based on learning outcomes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment and ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications :

Responsibilities and Results

Responsibility 1 : Oversight of Student Staff

Percentage of Time : 35%

Responsibility 2 : Community Development and Conduct

Percentage of Time : 30%

Responsibility 3 : Departmental Support

Percentage of Time : 15%

Responsibility 4 : Safety, Security, and Crisis Management

Percentage of Time : 15%

Responsibility 5 : Facilities Management

Percentage of Time : 5%

The following responsibilities do not lend themselves to any percent of time breakdown. These are behavioral responsibilities that all staff are expected to exhibit 100% of the time and are not added to the total percent of time for other responsibilities.

Be sensitive in dealings with other personnel, visitors, and students, so that all are treated in a respectful, professional, and humane manner.

Maintain a professional distance in relationships with students and their families.

Percentage of Time : 100%

The wage range for this position is $47,788 - $78,458 annually.

Other Requirements

Physical Effort

Minnesota State Moorhead is a vibrant community that pushes you to forge your own path. Help shape a campus where students thrive, connect, and lead!

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work / life balance seriously.