Residence Hall Director

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Position Details

Why Concordia?

At Concordia College, your work contributes to something bigger. Every role plays a part in supporting our students, strengthening our campus community, and advancing our mission. Here, you'll join a collaborative community where your contributions are valued, and your work can make a meaningful difference.

About the Role

The core focus of this role is to cultivate a sense of belonging and foster a warm atmosphere of hospitality within the residence hall community. Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations, nurturing a welcoming environment conducive to student growth, and ensuring the recruitment, training, and supervision of student staff members. This role also serves as the primary administrator for student conduct matters, manages administrative tasks related to hall operations, and actively supports student learning through the Residence Life curricular approach.

The individual in this role is required to reside in an on-campus apartment, which will be provided at no cost.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support student staff. Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor student staff members through regular meetings, ongoing guidance, and constructive feedback.
• Build a welcoming residential community. Foster a sense of belonging, encourage student involvement, and support opportunities for students to connect and develop as leaders.
• Support student learning and development. Work with student staff and Residence Life colleagues to implement educational activities and initiatives aligned with the Residential Curriculum.
• Help students navigate challenges. Provide individual support, assist with conflict resolution, and connect students with appropriate campus resources.
• Respond to student concerns and emergencies. Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and help address urgent situations with care and sound judgment.
• Support student conduct processes. Help students understand community expectations, address policy violations, and use restorative practices when appropriate.
• Keep residence hall operations running smoothly. Coordinate room changes, check-in and check-out processes, maintenance requests, budgets, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Collaborate across campus. Participate in Residence Life and college-wide initiatives that strengthen the student experience and support Concordia's mission.

You'll Thrive Here if You:

• Enjoy building relationships and helping others feel welcomed, supported, and connected.
• Find fulfillment in mentoring students and helping them discover their strengths and potential.
• Can balance empathy and approachability with the ability to establish expectations and navigate difficult conversations.
• Are comfortable responding to unexpected challenges and approaching problems with patience, flexibility, and good judgment.
• Appreciate working collaboratively with others while taking ownership of your responsibilities.
• Enjoy creating opportunities for community, connection, and meaningful student experiences.
• Believe that learning and personal growth happen both inside and outside the classroom.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is passionate about supporting students and building a welcoming residential community. Ideal candidates will bring experience in student support, youth development, community programming, education, or a related setting, along with a commitment to helping students from all backgrounds feel supported and connected.
A bachelor's degree and previous experience in residence life, student affairs, or student leadership are preferred, but not required. Above all, we're looking for someone who brings strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and a genuine interest in helping students learn, grow, and thrive.

Required Education & Experience

• Experience in student support, youth development, community programming, education, or a related setting.
• Commitment to supporting students from underserved backgrounds and fostering a welcoming residential community.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree, particularly in Counseling, Education, Psychology, Leadership, or a related field.
• Previous experience in residence life, student affairs, or a related higher education setting.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or advising students or student employees.

Required Skills and Abilities

Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and campus partners.
• Ability to foster a welcoming and supportive residential community that promotes student belonging and development.
• Ability to provide guidance, mentorship, and constructive feedback to student staff.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and respond appropriately to challenging situations.
• Ability to navigate interpersonal conflicts with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment.
• Ability to support students from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Ability to work collaboratively with campus partners to support student well-being and success.

Benefits and Salary

Concordia College offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Preventative Chiropractic Program
• Retirement Plan
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
• Life Insurance (full-time only)
• 13 Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year's
• MN Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages
• Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
• Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
• Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MATbus rides

Salary: $17.48 per hour Year-round on-campus housing provided at no cost

What to Submit with Your Application

• Required Documents:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • List of References
• Optional Documents:
  • Licensure
  • Certification
  • Training
  • Other

Additional Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please provide a resume, cover letter, and three references.

Employment Contingencies:

Nondiscrimination Statement

Concordia College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status. The College is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.