Residence Hall Director

MVSU International; Mississippi; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

MVSU International is seeking a live-in supervisor for a residence hall, responsible for supervising staff and students, ensuring a safe living environment, and coordinating housing publications and programs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with experience in Residential Life and strong communication skills, with Master’s preferred. Evening/weekend availability and leadership development duties are part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; experience in Residential Life and Student Housing.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to work with students, faculty, administration, and community.
• Complete computer skills including Word and Excel; proficient in email usage.

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 production of Residential Life publications (calendar, handbook) and oversee programs.
• Assist with leadership development efforts (workshops, publications, retreats).
• Participate in long-range planning and policy development; be available for evenings, weekends, and events.
• Advise residence hall councils; serve as a judicial hearing officer and investigate misconduct.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Leadership development

Diversity sensitivity

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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.

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.

Posting Number

Posting Number SF907P

Open Date 06/30/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation

Optional Documents