Residence Hall Director — Live-on Campus Leadership

Kean University; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kean University in Union, New Jersey, seeks a Residence Hall Director to oversee a residence hall housing 250–1,000 students. Responsibilities include staff supervision, programming, and crisis support, with an on-call rotation and on-campus residency required.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year in residence life; a Master’s can substitute. Strong leadership, organization, and Microsoft 365 skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience in residence life and housing are required.
• Master’s degree may substitute for one year of required experience.
• Experience with residence hall student development, facilities operations and residence life programs is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills; computer literacy including Microsoft 365; on-call rotation ability.

Responsibilities

• Selection, supervision, training, and evaluation of student staff including RA, DA, and CA.
• Provide developmental opportunities for residents through programming and advisement.
• Crisis intervention, conflict resolution, supervision, and policy enforcement.
• participate in on-call duty rotation, and serve on committees integral to Residence Life.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree may substitute

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Kean University in Union, New Jersey, seeks a Residence Hall Director to oversee a residence hall housing 250–1,000 students. Responsibilities include staff supervision, programming, and crisis support, with an on-call rotation and on-campus residency required.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year in residence life; a Master’s can substitute. Strong leadership, organization, and Microsoft 365 skills are essential.