Residence Hall Director

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Health Benefits

Retirement Plan (TSERS)

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University is seeking a Residence Hall Director in Greensboro to lead and manage residence halls. This live-in role requires supervising five to twelve resident assistants, coordinating programming, and advising student councils to foster engagement and learning.

Responsibilities include handling conduct matters, policy enforcement, and after-hours on-call coverage across campus. The position includes a furnished apartment and meal plan as part of total compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to foster diverse relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities.
• Experience in diverse populations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of traditional or suite-style residence halls.
• Supervise and train five to twelve resident assistants.
• Coordinate hall programming and engagement; advise councils.
• Adjudicate student conduct and enforce university policies.
• Maintain on-call duty schedule; respond to emergencies.

Skills

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent & collaborative work

Evenings & weekends availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Two years housing/residence life experience

Supervising paraprofessional staff

Tools

Microsoft Office

Housing software

Job description

Primary Purpose Of Position

The Residence Hall Director ( RHD ) is a full-time, live-in, professional staff member that will oversee the daily operations and management of traditional or suite-style residence halls. The RHD will directly supervise and train five to twelve resident assistants. The RHD is charged with developing a community that promotes engagement, learning, and respect for diversity by encouraging student success. Lead / participate in departmental committees and manage administrative and operational functions in assigned residence halls. Provide services directly to students, such as personal and disciplinary counseling, and social and educational events and activities. Primary responsibilities include coordinating hall programming and engagement, advising community councils, adjudicating student conduct violations, interpreting, and enforcing policies and regulation of the university for the residence halls. RHDs are required to manage residence halls to include rotational on-call duty work schedule after hours for the entire campus community. Staff is required to engage residents, be visible within the campus community, attend meetings and events regularly, and be able to respond to emergencies within their community. RHDs must reside in an provided, furnished on-campus apartment throughout their term of appointment. This position includes a furnished apartment with most utilities included as part of the total compensation package, including a meal plan. Annual salary of RHD positions will vary based on housing arrangements and the selected candidate’s relevant education and experience.

Posting Details

Classification Type: EHRA

Primary Function Of Organizational Unit

The primary purpose of the Housing and Residence Life department is to provide housing accommodation and a certain quality of life for over 6000 students. To provide living accommodations which are clean, safe, healthy, and comfortable while enhancing a certain quality of life, which supports the academic mission of North Carolina A&T State University. The Residence Life program is designed to provide an environment which supports students in their academic pursuits, encourages interpersonal development, and offers opportunities for individual growth and challenge. To provide a quality of life for on campus students through a clean, safe, educational environment. Responsible for the overall leadership and management of all residence halls, the assignments of rooms, occupancy status of halls, housekeeping needs, maintenance concerns, and budgets, including operating and programming.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Qualified applicants will have strong written and oral communication skills. Qualified applicants will display the ability to foster diverse and inclusive relationships as well as a high degree of cultural sensitivity.
• The ability to manage a variety of projects and responsibilities.
• Experience in diverse populations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively is a must.
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Education And Experience

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Two years full time experience in a housing/residence life setting or other Student Life area.
• Experience in supervising paraprofessional staff.
• Experience in coordinating staff and student development programs.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Familiarity with the principles of community and student development and actively fosters an environment which reflects a sense of community, interpersonal responsibility in which students are effectively addressed.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of student development theory and its application in a residence life setting.
• Working knowledge of university/residence life operations.
• Knowledge of theoretical foundations of the student disciplinary process.
• Knowledge of computer systems, Microsoft Office and Housing software.

Required License Or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title: Residence Hall Director

Position Number: 005210

Recruitment Salary Range: commensurate with education and experience

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track: No

FTE

If Time Limited, Appointment Length

Organizational Division: Housing & Residence Life

Organizational Location: VC for Student Affairs

Organizational Unit: Housing & Res Life Asst Dir

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: EPA3161

Open Date: 08/12/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search 08/26/2026

Date Position Available: 9/1/2026

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

Equal Opportunity Statement

North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…