Residence Hall Director

MVSU International; Itta Bena (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MVSU International in Mississippi is seeking a live-in Residential Life Supervisor to oversee the residence halls, staff, and residential students, ensuring a safe and supportive living environment.

The role requires collaboration with faculty and administration, involvement in policy development, and availability for evenings, weekends, and university events; a Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Residential Life, Student Affairs, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide live-in supervision of residence hall facility, staff, and residential students.
• Maintain a safe and secure living environment; monitor hallways and exit doors.
• Coordinate publications and programs for Residential Life; assist with leadership.
• Participate in long-range planning and policy development; be available for evenings and weekends.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team management

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Office suite

Job description

• Provide live-in supervision of residence hall facility, staff, and residential students.
• Maintain a safe and secure living environment for residential students, strictly monitor the hallways and exit doors of assigned residence halls.
• Maintain availability and accessibility to residents.
• Supervise and demonstrate sensitivity to the needs and concerns of the students. coordinate production of Residential Life publications, (i.e., monthly calendar, handbook, oversee programs, assist with leadership.
• Participate in long-range planning, policies development, be available for evenings, weekends, and special University Events as required.
• Advice residence hall councils, serve as a judicial hearing officer, investigate reports of misconduct and recommend appropriate disciplinary actions.
• Perform other administrative duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; considerable experience in the area of Residential Life and Student Housing.
• Demonstrated experience in student organization leadership, student development, training, and leadership development.
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty and administration, and the community. Sensitivity and commitment to working with a diverse population.
• Basic computer skills to include working with Microsoft Word and Excel, email, strong written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree preferred, at least two years of related work experience preferred.

Physical Demands

Posting Number

SF908P

Open Date

06/30/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter