Residence Hall Manager Career Pool

Responsibilities

Staff Selection, Supervision, Training, Development, and Evaluation: administers all University personnel procedures (hiring, verifying time sheets, completing annual performance reviews); implements University Housing and University selection and evaluation procedures; formulates a staff duty schedule, including office hours and on‑call time. Plans and executes on‑going training sessions, weekly staff meetings, and meets regularly with each staff member regarding specific issues, overall planning, and individual progress.

Plans and presents centralized staff development sessions and develops materials utilized by residence hall staff.

University Housing

Creates and maintains a safe and secure environment for persons and property; serves as a resource and essential personnel for all emergency situations that occur; provides specific direction to all hall staff members regarding their security‑related job responsibilities. The Coordinator also serves as the residential staff member‑on‑call on a regularly scheduled basis.

Provides leadership for the planning and implementation of the departmental residential curriculum which ensures that the individual and group needs of students are realized; initiates opportunities for interaction between students, faculty, and staff; provides programs and educational opportunities for students; provides support for student development through intentional interactions and attendance at hall and floor programs.

Maintains accurate housing rosters, develops systems and procedures which ensure efficiency, and oversees all administrative functions within the area. Keeps the residents, hall staff, and housing office staff informed of procedures, regulations, and events in the residence hall, on campus, and in the community; regularly interacts with students to be aware of their issues and concerns.

Responsible for the enforcement of all University and housing conduct policies in the residence halls; serves as the primary review person and/or hearing officer for all residence hall conduct cases within the area. Follows up with, supports, and refers students of concern who are experiencing challenges in the hall or are in crisis.

Master’s degree in higher education administration, student personnel, counseling and one year of graduate housing/residence life experience in a college/university setting.

• Ability to adhere to ethical business practices and promote ethical behavior.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain and improve personal and team effectiveness, and foster change and creativity.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of student program planning, development, and evaluation.
• Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal to moderate supervision.

One of the nation’s elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity.

At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

This is an A&P position. This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. This position is being advertised as open until filled.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.