Residence Director
Job in
Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, 96814, USA
Listing for:
University of Hawaii System
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
Education Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Residence Director (0078961)
Title:
Residence Life Specialist
Position Number: 0078961
Hiring Unit: OFC OF VP FOR STUDENT SUCCESS, STUDENT CO-CURRICULAR SUCCESS, STUDENT RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Location:
UH at Manoa
Date Posted:
January 9, 2026
Closing Date:
Continuous; application review begins January 27, 2026
Band: A
Salary: salary schedules and placement information
Full Time/Part Time:
Full-time
Month: 11-month
Temporary/Permanent:
Permanent
Duties and Responsibilities
Develops a comprehensive community development program that creates an environment conducive to academic, personal and social growth.Transitions new students and families to the college experience.Advises residents and staff on social, behavioral and academic concerns & initiates appropriate referrals.Advises student groups and organizations and provides support to elected hall student leaders. Monitors organization fiscal behavior and ensures compliance with University and Housing purchasing procedures.Provides support and referral to students in crisis. Maintains collaborative relationships with offices outside housing that serve to meet student needs (Counselors-In Residence, CSDC, etc.).Assesses staff and student needs, researches and presents developmental workshops. Oversees the educational programming efforts of staff working in the hall/ complex.Encourages students to develop a sensitivity to, and appreciation of, differences.Actively support, develop and manage departmental academic initiatives including Learning Communities, academic skill improvement and student-faculty interaction opportunities.Coordinates building staff in implementing procedures to assure safety of residents and security of buildings including fire safety and emergency evacuation procedures.Attends and participates in area or system meetings or sponsored events.Assists in development of area and system procedures and policy recommendations.Maintains regular office hours. Office hours are a balance of regular working day responsibilities and evening responsibilities (meetings, attending community events, maintaining community visibility, etc.).Assists with special projects as assigned by Student Affairs, Student Housing Services and Residence Life.Serves on committees and planning groups as requested.Actively participates in professional training and development.Respond to emergencies and crises.Orientation and Recruitment Programs:
On the University and Housing level, assists in the development, implementation and participation in various programs for potential and new students/residents.Assists with selection, placement, and training of student staff.Staff Training:
Assists the Educational Development Officer in developing and implementing a systemwide comprehensive orientation/training and education program for hall staff; participates in pre- and in-service training.Supervises and evaluates student staff; supervises residence hall desk(s) and building security operations.Provides training and supervision of the hall staff in the behavior response process.Regularly monitors facilities, furnishings and building equipment. Collaborates with maintenance and housekeeping to assure that health and safety standards are met.Works with maintenance staff and Operations staff on the security & maintenance of the halls.Review incidents involving violations of Housing & University rules and regulations. Gathers info and doc; adjudicates behavioral meetings for Housing-related violations; coordinate crisis interventions in hall complex. Forwards cases as appropriate to the Housing Judicial Officer for investigating and decision making.Oversees hall staff in the prep of halls for opening/closing. Collaborates with housekeeping, maintenance and housing assignments to ensure building and student rooms are prepared for occupancy. Trains staff in proper administer protocols for occupancy, key management, payroll and timely paperwork completion.Assists housing administrative and support offices with assessing student needs, preferences and interests.Prepares correspondence and reports and maintains appropriate hall records as required or requested.Processes any grievances, appeals and exceptions for the complex.Informs and explains behavioral expectations to staff and students and influences the development of responsible behavior. Confronts & discusses behavioral issues with students and identifies necessary changes.Serves as Administrator On-Call. In addition to being on-call during regular office hours, this position is responsible for immediate response to residential community issues and emergencies during evening and weekend hours.Administrator On-Call responsibilities require carrying and responding to a cell phone, living in campus housing and dining on campus to ensure immediate response to issues and emergencies.Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a baccalaureate degree in a major or discipline from an accredited college or university and 0 year(s) of progressively responsible…
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