Residence Hall Director

Mississippi Valley State University; Mississippi; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Valley State University in Mississippi seeks a live-in Residential Life Supervisor responsible for overseeing staff, residents, and programs in the residence halls. The role emphasizes safety, student development, and collaboration with campus partners.

Responsibilities include policy enforcement, coordinating publications, planning events, serving as a judicial hearing officer, and long-range planning. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; considerable experience in Residential Life and Student Housing; demonstrated leadership and development experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide live-in supervision of residence hall facilities, staff and students.

Skills

Communication skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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 and supervise, 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 development efforts (workshops, publications, retreats, etc.). 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.

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 and supervise, 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 development efforts (workshops, publications, retreats, etc.). 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, 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, and use of email, strong written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree and at least two years of related work experience is preferred.