Residence Hall Director

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Great tuition benefits for employee,sp

PTO program

Flexible work schedules

Housing provided

Job summary

University of Bridgeport is seeking a Residence Hall Director to oversee daily operations of on-campus housing for 125-300 students. The role is 12-month, live-in, and full-time, reporting to the Director of Housing & Residential Life.

Responsibilities include policy development, staff supervision, and operational coordination with student and family inquiries. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field (Master’s preferred), and experience in Student Affairs/Residential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Master’s degree in Counseling, Higher Education, or College Personnel/Student Affairs preferred.
• Experience in Student Affairs/Residential Life preferred.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends for programming and operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of residence halls housing 125-300 students.
• Manage room assignments and key control; report repairs and maintain records.
• Prepare periodic and annual reports; participate in committees.
• Supervise student staff and conduct weekly meetings; evaluate performance.
• Advise and provide resources for students and families in housing inquiries.
• Facilitate residential programming and community development.
• Respond to emergencies; participate in on-call rotation to ensure safety.
• Enforce housing policies and assign sanctions as needed.
• Maintain visibility and support a diverse, inclusive community.

Skills

Diversity & Inclusion

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Policy implementation

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Independent judgment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master’s degree in Counseling / Higher Education

Job description

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Position Description Summary/Purpose

The Office of Housing and Residential Life invites applicants for the position of Residence Hall Director. Reporting to the Director of Housing & Residential Life, or designee, the Residence Hall Director will assist in the formulation of residential policies and procedures; support various housing and residential life operations; work in conjunction with other departmental staff and correspond with student and families in response to housing inquiries.

This is a 12-month, live-in, full-time position.

Responsibilities for the Residence Hall Director will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Administration

• Oversee daily operations of one or more residence halls housing125-300 students
• Room assignment
• Key Control
• Reporting repair requests
• Maintenance of building/resident records
• Participate in departmental and division-wide committees.
• Participate and/or lead weekly meetings, including building, resident staff, leadership team, and one-on-one meetings with supervisor.
• Prepare periodic and annual reports.
• Provide resources and referrals for students and family members with questions that may be both personal and academic in nature.

Supervision and Training

• Supervise student staff including Resident Assistants (RAs), Office Assistants (OAs) and desk staff members.
• Participate in summer and January training of hall staff.
• Conduct student staff meetings on a weekly basis.
• Facilitate regular staff development sessions designed to provide additional training and team building for staff in the unit.
• Provide formal performance evaluations, feedback, and oversee performance management of student staff.
• Serve as a campus and community resource for students and staff by advising, providing guidance, and resources in the planning and execution of residential programming.
• Assist in a centralized student staff selection process.
• Facilitate hall staff engagement with a community and inclusive approach.

Community Development

• Encourage the personal, social and academic development of residential students. This includes but is not limited to the following: assisting student with academic and social needs, attending unit programs and building meetings, and maintaining visibility

Emergency Response

• Respond to emergency situations; act as a first-responder to ensure the safety and well-being of students in the residence halls.
• Participate in the on-call rotation as required on a rotating-basis.
• Follow-up with students of concern and provide support to hall staff on supporting impact to community.

Student Conduct

• Meetings with students regarding disciplinary cases
• Assist in the enforcement of policies; assignment of sanctions
• Maintenance of the student conduct database
• Respond to student behavior that is inappropriate, in violation of campus policies and procedures, and/or negatively impacts other residents.
• Appropriate follow-up to ensure sanctions have been completed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work in an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• Effective, professional oral and written communication skills;
• Effective organizational and analytical skills;
• Effective policy implementation skills;
• Effective public speaking, presentation and training skills.
• Willingness to work independently and as a member of a larger team;
• Demonstrate sound, independent judgement skills;
• Ability to work within diverse groups;
• Develop new methods and procedures;
• Able to interpret and apply practical solutions to issues as they arise consistent with University policies;
• Confidently make decisions or recommendations whose impact may affect larger department or assigned group.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field
• Master’s degree in Counseling, Higher Education, or College Personnel/Student Affairs preferred
• Experience in Student Affairs/Residential Life preferred
• Ability to work evening and weekends for programming, operations, and busy

Special Requirements

• Valid driver's license & insured vehicle
• periods, such as closing of each semester

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Work Environment
• None
• Under 1/3
• 1/3 to 2/3
• Over 2/3
• Outdoor Weather Conditions
• X
• Work with fumes or airborne particles
• X
• Work near moving mechanical parts
• X
• Risk of electrical shock
• X
• Vibration
• X
• Physical Activity
• None
• Under 1/3
• 1/3 to 2/3
• Over 2/3
• Standing
• X
• Walking
• X
• Sitting
• X
• Talking & Hearing
• X
• Using hands/fingers to handle/feel
• X
• Climbing or balancing
• X
• Bending, pulling, pushing
• X
• Driving
• X
• Lifting Requirements
• None
• Under 1/3
• 1/3 to 2/3
• Over 2/3
• Up to 10 pounds
• X
• Up to 25 pounds
• X
• Up to 50 pounds
• X
• Up to 75 pounds
• X
• Up to 100 pounds
• X
• Over 100 pounds
• X

Vision Requirements

• _X_ Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• ___ Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• ___ Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• ___ Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)
• ___ Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• ___ No special vision requirements

Full-Time Employee Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program
• Flexible work schedules

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the University as the needs of the University and requirements of the job change.

The University of Bridgeport provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University of Bridgeport complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.