Graduate Hall Director

Responsibilities

• Promote community development via building walkthroughs, residential curriculum, and visibility within the halls to foster student ownership and care of residential facilities.
• Assist with the implementation of the Residential Curriculum within assigned area, including guidance of staff, completion of proposals, evaluations, and funding.
• Conduct intentional and developmental conversations with residence hall students in relation to academics, mental health, student success, student behavior, etc.
• Serve as an internal stakeholder for departmental initiatives including, but not limited to leadership and residential education; student support, intervention, and prevention; and staff operations.

• Assist with residence hall opening and closing at the beginning and close of each semester and during other officially scheduled breaks; responsible for checking of all rooms to determine readiness for occupancy, and coordination of the room inventory system.
• Oversee work order process including follow up to ensure appropriate completion and customer satisfaction; work cooperatively with custodial and facilities management staff to monitor and maintain the physical appearance and functioning of assigned facilities.
• Utilize departmental databases and online systems for the management of Student Housing and Residence Life operations including but not limited to Maxient, THD , Facilities/IT Work Order systems, etc.
• Serve on departmental committee(s) as assigned.

• Provide direct supervision to assigned Resident Assistants and/or Student Assistant staff within area of responsibility.
• Recruit, train, develop and advise hall council members as assigned. Provide programming oversight and event management for hall council events as assigned. Provide indirect supervision, advising and accountability to hall staff and hall councils as assigned.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection training and development of professional and paraprofessional staff. Utilize systems of accountability for staff processes, procedures, and departmental expectations.
• Complete formal and informal feedback and evaluations of staff as requested.

• During assigned on-call shifts, be accessible by the department provided cell phone 24-hours per day.
• Be available on a call-to-duty status whenever residence halls are in operation and assist Residence Life staff with residence hall and campus emergencies.
• Ensure accurate reporting and provide follow-up as necessary with student and parent concerns.
• Implement required emergency drills (fire drills, severe weather drills, etc.) and complete required paperwork or follow-up.

• On-Campus residency within University owned housing required.
• Bachelor’s degree required; enrollment in a graduate program required.

• A successful candidate will possess and demonstrate skills, knowledge and abilities related to leadership, facilitation and presentation skills, customer service, committed to building inclusive environments for all students and staff, effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality and to respond effectively and appropriately in emergency and crisis situations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in an effective and efficient manner.
• Skilled in excellent professional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including the ability to work effectively and harmoniously with students, parents, co-workers and others contacted in the course of work.

• Experience working in Residence Life as a student staff member or student leader is preferred, but not required. Enrollment in the Student Development and Leadership in Higher Education program is not necessary, but the position is best suited for building a foundation of experience for those enrolled in that program.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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