Residence Hall Director

##### **QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED**

Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution of higher learning. Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills.

##### **QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED**

Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution of higher learning with prior experience as a supervisor in a residence hall or related field. Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills.

##### **JOB DESCRIPTION**

• GENERAL STATEMENT OF FUNCTION:** A Residence Hall Director (RHD) is a staff member of the Housing and Residence Life Department and is responsible for the overall quality of living in a college residence hall. The functional areas of a Residence Hall Director include living onsite, staff supervision, student development, community development, administration and building management and general departmental responsibilities.
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

The principle RHD functional areas are listed below. Because of the nature of the position, it is not possible to list all-inclusive duties.

**Staff Supervision**

• Participate in the recruitment, selection and hiring process of RAs.
• Facilitate and participate in RA training programs and provide for the ongoing training of RAs through staff development activities and daily supervision.
• Supervise RAs in the performance of their responsibilities through one-on-one meetings, conducting weekly staff meetings and ongoing evaluation of their performance.
  
  

**Student Development**

• Consult individual residents on personal, academic and social matters and assist and support individual residents during personal crises relating to their general welfare or the welfare of their family or friends.
• Utilize college and community resources in referring residents to appropriate offices and programs, which can enhance their own personal growth and can contribute to their academic success.
  
  

**Community Development**

• Ensure diverse and appropriate activities to meet the needs of residents and support RA staff members by attending floor activities. Support, implement, enforce and interpret college policies and procedures.
• Serve as a role model by abiding by these policies and procedures.
• Conduct weekly safety and sanitary room inspections.
  
  

** Administration and Building Management**

• Where applicable, maintain an effective desk operation through the recruitment, selection, training, supervision and evaluation of work-study students.
• Coordinate and supervise the timely completion of all appropriate paperwork and reports, including but not limited to, incident reports, hall rosters, room condition reports, payroll timesheets and work orders.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with other hall directors and housing personnel.
• Supervise the opening and closing of the residence hall in accordance with outlined procedures and instructions.
• Maintain an accurate key inventory.
• Establish a relationship with Campus Police and Physical Plant personnel to ensure all safety and security issues are addressed promptly.
• Maintain office hours as directed by the Coordinator of Housing and Residence Life.
• Conduct monthly fire drills.
• Assume responsibility for hall safety and security. This includes ensuring that the building is properly secured, supervising fire and safety procedures, providing leadership on emergencies and informing the Housing office of potential security risks.
• Perform all duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.