Residence Hall Director (RHD)

North Carolina A&T State University; Greensboro, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for En

Aetna – State Health Benefits of North

NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible

12 Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Campus Recreation Center Discount

University Bookstore Discount

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks a Residence Hall Director (RHD) to oversee daily operations of traditional or suite-style residence halls. The RHD will supervise five to twelve resident assistants and foster a diverse, engaging living-learning community.

The role includes coordinating hall programming, advising councils, enforcing policies, and managing after-hours on-call duties. RHD must reside in provided on-campus housing as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Residence Life experience at the collegiate level.
• Experience facilitating training and educational programs.
• Masters degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Educational Leadership, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and management of traditional or suite-style residence halls.
• Directly supervise and train five to twelve resident assistants.
• Develop a community that promotes engagement, learning and diversity.
• Coordinate hall programming and engagement; advise student councils.
• Adjudicate student conduct and enforce university policies; respond to after-hours emergencies.

Skills

Residence Life experience

Training programs

Education

Masters Degree in Higher Education or related field

Tools

Maxient

Banner

Roompact

Mercury

Job description

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees


• Community Service Leave


• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina


• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more


• 12 Paid Holidays


• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)


• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Campus Recreation Center Discount


• University Bookstore Discount


• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

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.

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

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. 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

Working Title Residence Hall Director (RHD)

Position Number

Position Number 005211

Recruitment Salary Range

Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track No

Organizational Division

Organizational Division Housing & Residence Life

Organizational Location

Organizational Location VC for Student Affairs

Organizational Unit

Organizational Unit Housing & Res Life Asst Dir

Posting Number

Posting Number EPA3211

Open Date

Open Date 09/22/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

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

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

Date Position Available 11/1/2026

Required Documents

• Resume


• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)

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