Residence Hall Director: Build Community & Leadership

University System of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Hampshire seeks a Residence Hall Director to oversee a residence hall, supervise student staff, coordinate with facilities, and implement an educational curriculum that promotes student success and belonging. The role guides hall governance, conducts staff training, and manages conduct and emergency responses with campus partners.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree with leadership experience in housing or student life; a Master’s in Higher Education is preferred, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; leadership experience in housing/student life preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Experience coordinating with diverse student populations and staff.
• Knowledge of student development theory is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Educational outreach: initiate one-on-one resident development and foster community.
• Advise hall council; write newsletters; conduct student conduct and maintain records.
• Administration: coordinate facilities, occupancy, and policy communications.
• Supervision: train and support Resident Assistants; assess performance regularly.
• Respond to emergencies; participate in on-call crisis management; document incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Student development

Crisis response

Education

Bachelor's degree completed

Master's degree in Higher Education

Tools

Star Rez

Maxient

Job description

University of New Hampshire seeks a Residence Hall Director to oversee a residence hall, supervise student staff, coordinate with facilities, and implement an educational curriculum that promotes student success and belonging. The role guides hall governance, conducts staff training, and manages conduct and emergency responses with campus partners.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree with leadership experience in housing or student life; a Master’s in Higher Education is preferred, and