Area Hall Director

Full-time, regular position within the Department of Residence Life, reporting to the Director of Residence Life.

About the Role

The Area Hall Director ensures that students living on-campus can enjoy and benefit from the residential experience, with a focus on creating supportive and inclusive communities in which all students have the means and environment for success. This role involves aiding individuals experiencing personal and/or academic difficulties, maintaining the physical and operational integrity of facilities, and supervising resident assistant staff who serve as mentors to residents.

Responsibilities

• Create an inclusive environment that fosters academic success, respect for individuals and cultures, and positive human interaction.
• Engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Assist students experiencing personal difficulties through consultation and/or referral to other resources; manage cases based on referrals from the Behavioral Intervention Team.
• Proactively build relationships with residents to aid in intervention.
• Supervise resident assistants, including their selection, training, scheduling, performance evaluation, and disciplinary interventions.
• Participate in a 24-hour duty rotation schedule (weekdays, weekends, and holidays) to respond to emergencies, disputes, policy violations, and other unexpected situations.
• Maintain building procedures, such as issuing and tracking keys, building openings/closings, and reporting building conditions.
• Perform regular rounds of your supervisory area to ensure proper maintenance and address issues promptly.
• Attend and facilitate Residence Life staff meetings and resident assistant meetings.
• Serve on committees and represent the College in meetings with municipal, civic, and professional organizations.
• Ensure effective communication between the department and students.
• Manage programming and building budgets in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support the College’s mission, vision, values, and Strategic Plan.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Serve as a hearing officer in the student conduct process, intervene in policy violations, document disruptive behavior, and mediate conflicts with behavior change as the goal.
• Advise the Residence Hall Association or hall councils and provide direction for programming and initiatives.
• Perform related duties, projects, and tasks as assigned, including working regular office hours.

Requirements

• Ability to administer comprehensive operations of residential housing units, including selecting, training, scheduling, and evaluating student staff.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to relate to students and parents from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to counsel, advise, and mediate disputes, including in emotionally charged situations.
• Calmness and decisiveness in crisis situations, with sound judgment for interventions and referrals.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team where cooperation and collaboration are essential.
• Creativity in conceiving, publicizing, and executing initiatives that support the academic mission.
• Knowledge of post-secondary institution operations, especially regarding residential students.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and unexpected situations concurrently, with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Professional oral and written communication skills in English, including presentations, promotional materials, and reports.
• Mathematical skills for statistical reports and fund accounting.
• Proficiency in business-oriented software, including Microsoft Office Suite, email, spreadsheets, and web browsers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with college students in a residential setting (preferred).
• Preferred experience includes facility management, supervision, program development, and collaboration on developmental programs.
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision group insurance.
• Health and dependent care savings plans.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Employee assistance program resources.
• Tuition waiver for full-time employees, spouse, and dependent children.
• Generous paid time off, including 3 weeks of vacation to start and 15 paid holidays per year (including 5 days during Winter Break).
• Free access to campus health center, fitness and athletic facilities, and library.
• Employee discount program.

Pay

$43,888 annually.