Residence Hall Director (RHD)

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Greensboro (NC)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Furnished on-campus apartment

Meal plan included

Paid holidays

State employee benefits

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro seeks a Residence Hall Director (RHD) to oversee daily operations of on‑campus housing, supervise five to twelve resident assistants, and foster a diverse, engaging living‑learning environment that supports student success.

This full‑time, live‑in, exempt position requires rotating on‑call duties, crisis response, and collaboration with Housing & Residence Life staff.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
Experience working with college students.
Experience supervising, training, mentoring, or advising student leaders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to respond effectively to crisis situations.
Ability to manage a variety of projects and responsibilities.
Experience in diverse populations.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Ability to work a varied schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of residence halls and supervise staff.
Develop community and engagement programming.
Advise student councils and enforce policies.
Coordinate hall programming and on-call duties.
Respond to emergencies and provide student support.

Skills

Supervision & mentoring

Crisis management

Communication

Time management

Student engagement

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Maxient

Banner

Roompact

Mercury

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

Position Overview

The Residence Hall Director (RHD) is a full-time, live-in, professional staff member that will oversee the daily operations and management of traditional or suite-style residence halls. The RHD will directly supervise and train five to twelve resident assistants. The RHD is charged with developing a community that promotes engagement, learning, and respect for diversity by encouraging student success. Lead / participate in departmental committees and manage administrative and operational functions in assigned residence halls. Provide services directly to students, such as personal and disciplinary counseling, and social and educational events and activities. Primary responsibilities include coordinating hall programming and engagement, advising community councils, adjudicating student conduct violations, interpreting and enforcing policies and regulation of the university for the residence halls. RHDs are required to manage residence halls to include rotational on-call duty work schedule after hours for the entire campus community. Staff is required to engage residents, be visible within the campus community, attend meetings and events regularly, and be able to respond to emergencies within their community. RHDs must reside in an provided, furnished on-campus apartment throughout their term of appointment. This position includes a furnished apartment with most utilities included as part of the total compensation package, including a meal plan. Annual salary of RHD positions will vary based on housing arrangements and the selected candidate’s relevant education and experience.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The primary purpose of the Housing and Residence Life department is to provide housing accommodation and a certain quality of life for over 6500 students. To provide living accommodations which are clean, safe, healthy, and comfortable while enhancing a certain quality of life, which supports the academic mission of North Carolina A&T State University. The Residence Life program is designed to provide an environment which supports students in their academic pursuits, encourages interpersonal development, and offers opportunities for individual growth and challenge. To provide a quality of life for on campus students through a clean, safe, educational environment. Responsible for the overall leadership and management of all residence halls, the assignments of rooms, occupancy status of halls, housekeeping needs, maintenance concerns, and budgets, including operating and programming.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in related field required, Master’s degree preferred
Demonstrated experience working with college students
Experience supervising, training, mentoring, or advising student leaders
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to respond effectively to crisis situations
The ability to manage a variety of projects and responsibilities.
Experience in diverse populations.
Excellent organizational and time management skills
The ability to work both independently and collaboratively is a must.
Ability to work a varied schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Residence Life experience at the collegiate level
Masters Degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Student Personnel, Educational Leadership, or related fields.
Experience in Maxient, Banner, Roompact, Mercury, or comparable systems
Experience facilitating training and educational programs

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and statepolicies

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title: Residence Hall Director (RHD)

Position Number: 005211

Recruitment Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track: No

Organizational Division

Housing & Residence Life

Organizational Location

VC for Student Affairs

Organizational Unit

Housing & Res Life Asst Dir

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: EPA3211

Open Date: 09/22/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

10/07/2026

Date Position Available: 11/1/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federallaw requires all employers to verify the identity and employmenteligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity andAffirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employmentwill be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&TState University on the basis of race, religion, color, nationalorigin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, politicalaffiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexualidentity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;