Residence Hall Manager

Manager Residence Hall

Main Campus - MIDLAND, TX 79705

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Associates Degree

Category

Other

The Hall Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of an assigned residence hall while fostering a strong sense of community that supports student learning and success. This position creates a safe, inclusive, and supportive living-learning environment by supervising all residence hall staff, coordinating programs that promote engagement, and addressing student needs or conduct concerns. The Hall Manager also collaborates with campus partners to connect students with resources, enhance the residential experience, and ensure the residence hall operates effectively.

Essential Functions

• Manage residence hall to provide a supportive, quality living environment
• Supervise, recruit, train, schedule, and oversee payroll for Residence Hall Front Desk Staff and Resident Assistants
• Provide ongoing training, feedback, and evaluation to all supervised staff, supporting their professional growth and leadership development
• Create and implement educational, social, and recreational activities for students
• Manage and track a hall programming budget, ensuring responsible use of funds
• Project a high degree of visibility, student engagement, and availability to all students
• Provide prompt, accurate, and efficient admittance: check-ins, check-outs, room inventory, and room inspections
• Respond and assist in handling of all emergency situations according to the emergency response plan (e.g., fire, health, safety)
• Maintain complete and accurate resident records
• Know and enforce all College policies concerning student conduct in the residence hall and report to the Director of Housing and Residence Life and/or Dean of Student Life
• Investigate policy violations within the residence hall and conduct judicial meetings with students in violation of College policies, documenting outcomes and reporting to the Director of Housing & Residence Life as appropriate
• Ability to direct or move students to safety in emergency situations
• Work effectively both autonomously and as a team member
• Provide resources and support to students through referrals to appropriate college office
• Collaborate with other housing staff and Midland College departments to support student success and enhance the residential experience
• Assess and report on student engagement, programming outcomes, and hall needs to support continuous improvement
• Foster an inclusive residential environment that supports students from diverse backgrounds
• Advise and mentor student leaders within the residence hall community
• Submit and track work orders to ensure the residence hall is properly maintained and safety procedures are followed
• Actively participate in on-campus events and serve on committees that support student success and engagement
• Support and attend campus activities and events

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or completion of 60 college credit hours (or equivalent)
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong clerical, computer, and organizational skills
• Ability to exercise initiative and work independently
• Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Interpersonal skills with a demonstrated record of successful work with a diverse student population
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to prioritize duties when faced with interruptions, distractions, and fluctuating workload
• Position requires tact, diplomacy, and maintaining a high level of confidentiality of all students and their records
• Live on campus and participate in the manager on-call rotation
• Able to accommodate a flexible work schedule to meet student's needs
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College's insurance policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in student affairs, student personnel, higher education, counseling, kinesiology, or closely related field
• Knowledge of student development theory
• Previous work experience in Residence Halls or related student affairs work experience

Physical Demands

• Frequently moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (approximately 50% of the time)
• Use of manual dexterity
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• The person in this position frequently communicates with others verbally and electronically; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• The person in this position needs to be able to frequently move from office to other locations on campus