Residence Hall Director

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio State University in Columbus seeks a Residence Hall Director to coordinate building and community aspects of a residence hall, developing an inclusive student community that is academically and socially engaging.

The role includes supervising staff, advising residents, and ensuring safety, with evening, weekend and on-call duties as part of a regular schedule. This is a on-campus live-in position with 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Desired: Master's degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, or other related field.
• 4-8 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate building and community aspects of a residence hall or complex.
• Develop an inclusive student community that is academically and socially engaging.
• Initiate, plan and organize community development program in residence hall or complex.
• Assist in hiring and training student staff; supervise and evaluate staff.
• Supervise residence hall office and building security operations.
• Advise residents on social, academic, and behavioral concerns.
• Advance departmental values centered on student learning, wellness, inclusion and vibrant communities.
• Role includes evening, weekend, and on-call duty.

Skills

Staff supervision

Community development

Student advising

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree in Higher Education/College Student Personnel or related field

4-8 years of relevant experience

Job description

Position Overview

Job Title: Residence Hall Director

Department: Student Life | Columbus Housing and Residence Education

Residence Hall Director coordinates building and community aspects of a residence hall or complex,developing an inclusive student community that is academically and socially engaging; initiates,plans and organizes community development program in residence hall or complex; assists in hiringand training student staff; supervises and evaluates staff; supervises residence hall office andbuilding security operations; advises residents on social, academic, and behavioral concerns;advances key departmental values centered on student learning, wellness, inclusion and thecreation of vibrant communities. Role includes evening, weekend, and on-call duty. This is alive-on position.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Desired: Master's degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, or other related field.
• 4-8 years of relevant experience.

Additional Information

Starting pay range for this role is $44,900 to $58,250.

Ohio State will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Work Details

Career Roadmap Designation: https://hr.osu.edu/career-roadmap/

Function: Student Life

Sub Function: Housing and Residence Life

Level: Manager 1

Location: Morrill Tower (0272)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

About Ohio State

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