Live-In Residence Life Director

The Goddard School of Deerfield; Union (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job description

Office of Residence Life

Residence Hall Director

We are pleased to invite applications for current and futureResidence Hall Director opportunities at Kean University. Pleasenote that these positions are filled on an as-needed basis.Qualified candidates may be contacted as openings become available,including potential future vacancies.

The Residence Hall Director (Professional Services Specialist 4) isa 12-month, live-in professional staff employee in the Office ofResidence Life. Supervised by the Managing Assistant Director andDirector of Residence Life and/or their managerial designee, theResidence Hall Director is responsible for the total operation of aresidence hall or area housing approximately 250 – 1,000 residents.Primary duties include selection, supervision, training, andevaluation of student staff including Resident Assistants (RA),Desk Assistants (DA), and Community Assistants (CA).

Residence Hall Directors provide developmental opportunities forresidents through programming, judicial intervention, andadvisement. Additional responsibilities include administrativetasks, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, supervision,enforcing University policy, discipline, participation in anon-call system, and serving on committees integral to the overalloperation of the Residence Life program. The Residence HallDirector works to create an environment conducive to academicexcellence and fosters personal development and a sense ofcommunity within the living environment.

Due to the required duties and functions of this position and theneed for accessibility in the residence halls, this positionrequires a flexible schedule including evening, weekend and holidayhours and on-campus residency which will be provided by the Officeof Residence Life. Travel is required as needed off campus and toother campus locations. This employee is considered essentialpersonnel and is critical to the functioning of the University andcontinuation of key operations and services .



Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college with aBachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience inhousing and residence life or a related student affairs position isrequired. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substitutedfor the one year of required experience.

Experience with residence hall student development, facilitiesoperations and residence life programs in higher education ispreferred. Candidate must have strong organizational,communication, interpersonal, and supervisory skills; provenleadership skills; and be computer literate.

Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointmentis made. Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contactinformation for three professional references. Officialtranscripts are required prior to the starting date ofemployment.

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, thenegotiated annual salary range for this position is: $55,142.18(Step 1). Salaries for internal applicants will be based on unionnegotiated calculations. This position may also be eligible for acomprehensive benefits package, including health and dentalinsurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance.For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to ourKean University Benefits website .

Attention current Kean University employees (including part-timeStudent Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Academic Specialists andAdjuncts): Please apply via the internal career site to ensureconsideration as an internal candidate. To apply internally, pleaselog into your Workday account and select the Career icon on yourhomepage to view available positions.

Additional Information

Employment at Kean requires working at any of our New Jersey campuslocations or affiliated work sites, which may include, but not belimited to: the main campus in Union; Kean Ocean in Toms River;Kean Skylands in Jefferson Township; Kean Jersey City; Kean atBrookdale in Middletown Township; Manahawkin; Princeton; andTrenton. Location assignments will be based on operational anduniversity needs. Faculty may also be assigned to teach onlineclasses for Kean Global.

Kean University complies with the New JerseyFirst Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Anyindividual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abideby this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. Newemployees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence,from the effective date of hire.



In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ifyou have a disability and would like to request an accommodation inorder to apply for a position, please refer to Section III.A. ofour ReasonableAccommodations Policy & Procedures .

Kean University participates in E-Verify. For further informationabout the E-Verify program, please click here: E-Verify .

Mission Statement

Kean University, New Jersey’s first Urban Research University,creates a world-class, innovative and inclusive society throughequity and excellence in teaching, learning, global research, andimpactful public engagement.



EEO/AA Statement

Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction/Veterans/Disability Employer