Residence Hall Director, Res Life Admin

University at Buffalo - SUNY; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo – SUNY is seeking a Residence Hall Director (RHD) to oversee residential life in one or more halls housing 500–600 students. You will supervise an Assistant Hall Director and 16–24 Community Assistants, implementing the residential curriculum to promote engagement, academic success and personal development.

The position is 12-month and live-in, with duties spanning supervision, programming, crisis intervention, conduct, facilities management and housing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with one year of experience in college student supervision, student conduct, orientation, or student activities/engagement.
• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Student Personnel, Education or related field with one to three years of post-bachelor’s degree experience in residence hall or university apartment experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Student and professional staff supervision
• Programming
• Crisis intervention
• Student conduct
• Maintenance and facilities management
• Housing operations/services
• Counseling, helping and conflict management
• Administrative time management

Skills

Staff supervision

Programming

Crisis intervention

Student conduct

Facilities maintenance

Housing operations

Counseling

Administrative time mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Residential Life is accepting applications in an effort to fill a Residence Hall Director position.

As Residence Hall Director ( RHD ), you are responsible for the residential life functions in one or more residence halls, housing 500-600 students. Through supervision of an Assistant Hall Director and approximately 16-24 Community Assistants, the RHD fosters a clean, safe, positive and inclusive community environment that encourages students to develop their fullest potential. This position includes educational, supervisory and administrative functions that promote student engagement, academic success, personal development and a strong sense of community through the implementation of the residential curriculum.

This is a 12-month, live-in position. Your duties may include:

• Student and professional staff supervision
• Programming
• Crisis intervention
• Student conduct
• Maintenance and facilities management
• Housing operations/services
• Counseling, helping and conflict management
• Administrative time management

Level 1 Emergency Operations

In the event of an emergency, services related to the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and guests, and the security and maintenance of facilities are essential and must continue. Employees hired into this position are designated as ‘Level 1’ meaning they are considered essential and are expected to report to campus so that these services will continue without disruption.

This is a pooled posting. Positions are filled on an as needed basis.

About Student Life

Student Life is dedicated to creating a student-centered environment that fosters engagement, well-being, and success. Guided by four strategic priorities—student engagement, health and wellness, personalized support, and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice—we provide transformative experiences that empower students to grow, lead, and thrive. As a member of Student Life, you’ll join a team of passionate professionals united by shared values and a commitment to student success. We think big, act boldly, and pursue excellence with purpose. Together, we build inclusive communities, champion discovery, and celebrate the achievements that shape the UB experience.

Learn more

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

Residential Life, a unit within the Division of Student Life, serves to provide the best residential living experience for students at the University at Buffalo. We support the University’s mission by providing residential environments that assist students in being academically and personally successful.

The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer ( EOE ) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with one year of experience in college student supervision, student conduct, orientation, or student activities/engagement.
• Excellent administrative and communication skills are required.
• Based on the need to respond to crisis situations and serve on a duty rotation, travel within the campus, between campuses and off the campus is required. Candidates will need to demonstrate their ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Student Personnel, Education or related field with one to three years of post-bachelor’s degree experience in residence hall or university apartment experience is preferred.
• Due to the transportation needs of the position, a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS is preferred.

Driving Requirements

A Class D driver's license is a required minimum qualification for this position. Employees must operate university owned vehicles for business purposes and be enrolled in the LENS program to verify license validity.

Salary Range

Salary Range $54,090

Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Job Type

Full-Time

Campus

As Assigned

Background Check required for this posting

Yes

Background Check Notification Employment in this position will be contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and University at Buffalo policies, including the completion of a criminal history check.

UB is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].