Residence Hall Director

Missouri State University; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Residence Hall Director to oversee the management of a vibrant student community. This role involves supervising staff, fostering student development, and ensuring a supportive living environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background, supervisory experience, and the ability to handle crisis situations effectively. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive atmosphere for all students. If you are passionate about student affairs and community building, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required; supervisory experience is essential.
• Experience in university administration and fiscal management is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage residence hall operations and supervise staff members.
• Promote student growth and support campus initiatives.

Skills

Supervision

Crisis Management

Program Planning

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

Bachelor’s degree in Sociology

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Master’s degree in College Student Personnel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office 365

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The first date of consideration is April 23, 2025 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire.

Position Information

Position Title: Residence Hall Director

Work Location: Springfield Campus

Department: Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services

HR Home Department: 086020 RESIDENCE LIFE HOUSING & DINING SVC

Pay Grade: 42

Proposed Salary: $43,888/annual

Position Availability: No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type: Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

General Function

The Residence Hall Director is the primary live-in administrator of a residence hall, responsible for all management functions necessary to provide students with a community in which they can live and learn comfortably and effectively. This includes supervision of full-time and student staff members, overseeing operation of a 24-hour desk and mail distribution, serving in an on-call rotation, assisting with students’ growth and development in regard to decision making, interpersonal relationships and conduct, and supporting campus and departmental initiatives and committees. The Residence Hall Director promotes an atmosphere conducive to academic and personal growth, reflecting the mission and philosophy of the Department of Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services and the University.

Description of Primary Duties

The Residence Hall Director is the primary live-in administrator of a residence hall, responsible for all management functions necessary to provide students with a community in which they can live and learn comfortably and effectively. This includes supervision of full-time and student staff members, overseeing operation of a 24-hour desk and mail distribution, serving in an on-call rotation, assisting with students’ growth and development in regard to decision making, interpersonal relationships and conduct, and supporting campus and departmental initiatives and committees. The Residence Hall Director promotes an atmosphere conducive to academic and personal growth, reflecting the mission and philosophy of the Department of Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services and the University.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: A bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Business Administration, or a field relevant to the position is required. A master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Educational Administration, Counseling, or a related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

Experience: Supervisory experience is required. Demonstrated experience working with Microsoft programs or Office 365 or equivalent is required. Demonstrated ability to interact with individuals and groups. Experience with planning programs, university administration, fiscal management, hearing conduct cases and at least one year experience working with first year student transition in higher education is required. Service in a student leadership capacity, with experience in hall government and/or peer judicial systems is preferred.

Skills: A demonstrated ability to supervise employees and adhere to established processes and procedures when counseling students to help their emotional, physical, occupational, and social development. The ability to organize activities and information to meet specific established goals is required. A demonstrated ability to perform in a problem-solving capacity such as the evaluation of crisis and emergency situations is required. The ability to effectively organize is preferred. The ability to design and implement educational, social and student care and outreach programs for residence life audience is preferred. The ability to monitor the daily physical condition and needs of the housing facility is preferred. The ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative is preferred.

Effort: Must be mobile to the extent that response to emergency and assistance calls is prompt and area coverage rounds can be completed in a reasonable time period. The ability to visually inspect the physical facility for cleanliness and maintenance needs is required. Employees in this job classification are designated as essential employees and must report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather.

Additional Qualifications

Link to Job Description: View Job Description

Open Date: 04/09/2025

Equal Opportunity Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University.

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.