Residence Hall Director

Overview

The Residence Hall Director (RHD) is a full-time, entry level, live-in professional educator-scholar who fosters transformative residential experiences that accelerate student learning, wellbeing, and success. RHDs oversee the daily operations of a residence hall community, supervise student staff, and cultivate inclusive environments that promote engagement, leadership, and holistic development.

This position is considered an essential position and shares in a campus-wide on-call rotation, providing crisis response and support during nights, weekends, and holidays. Essential Personnel in Housing and Residence Life are required to work during peak operational periods, including weekends, holidays, and university breaks, with vacation blackout dates typically aligned with student move-in/move-out, major campus events, and emergency response needs.

These team members play a critical role in maintaining safety, service continuity, and operational readiness during times of high demand. RHDs are expected to actively engage and build relationships with students in their assigned communities, conduct student behavior meetings and hearings, and uphold university policies through educational approaches that align with North Carolina Preeminence 2030, Student Affairs Mission, and Housing and Residence Life s Priorities and Attitudes.

This position includes a furnished on-campus apartment with most utilities as part of the total compensation package. Full position description can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information is provided in the sections below with the institutional context and contact details.

Working Title: Residence Hall Director

Position Number: 005206

Recruitment Salary Range: $43,888

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track: No

Organizational Division: Housing & Residence Life

Organizational

Location:

VC for Student Affairs

Organizational Unit: Housing & Res Life Asst Dir

• Bachelor s degree is required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to foster diverse and inclusive relationships with a high degree of cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to manage a variety of projects and responsibilities.
• Experience with diverse populations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Master s Degree. Preference will go to candidates with professional or paraprofessional experience in residence life or commensurate experience in student affairs.
• Provide leadership, oversight, and direction to direct reports to ensure goals, programs, activities, and personnel practices align with the institution s goals and core values.

There is no specific license or certification listed.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies: On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Posting Number: EPA
2919

Open Date: 01/30/2026

Close Date: 03/31/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search.

Date Position Available: 3/1/2025

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits: Available to NC A&T permanent employees include the following and more: accrued vacation and sick leave, community service leave, health benefits, retirement, and discounts. See official postings for full list.

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