Community Hall Director

Louisburg College is a private, residential, two-year institution with enrollment ranging from 400-500 students. The Community Hall Director (CHD) plays a critical role in the development, maintenance, and success of a residential community for first and second-year students. This 12-month, full-time, non-exempt position requires residing in the residence hall; CHDs are provided a furnished apartment, paid utilities, and a full meal plan when the campus dining facility is open. Professional development is supported through funding for memberships, conferences, and internal training programs.

Responsibilities

• Student Development
  • Establish a residence hall environment conducive to student success in alignment with the College and departmental mission.
  • Prepare educational programs for residents using student development theory to address the needs of first and second-year students.
  • Engage students by maintaining high visibility in the halls, establishing regular office hours, and participating in campus events.
  • Mentor students and assist with academic and personal issues.
  • Serve as a liaison between the Office of Student Life and faculty to improve student retention, class attendance, and academic performance.
  • Provide crisis intervention as appropriate.
  • Coordinate the establishment of Residence Hall Councils for each hall.
  • Foster an environment that supports appreciation for diversity.
  • Encourage and ensure adherence to College and housing policies by:
    • Educating students about policies, regulations, and behavioral expectations.
    • Hearing conduct cases for potential violations.
    • Assigning and enforcing appropriate sanctions for violations.
    • Assisting students in establishing community standards.
  • Respond to roommate conflicts, personal crises, and provide mediation where appropriate.
• Residence Hall Administration
  • Manage daily operations of assigned residence halls.
  • Work with the Dean of Students to ensure accurate occupancy records and updated student rosters.
  • Ensure room changes are conducted pursuant to established guidelines.
  • Maintain awareness of safety features and emergency protocols for all residence halls, including conducting fire drills.
  • Collaborate with housekeeping and facilities personnel to ensure halls are maintained in safe and good working order.
  • Report and follow up on cleaning, repairs, damage, vandalism, and areas for improvement.
  • Coordinate hall closings and resident check-in/out processes.
  • Serve in an on-call rotation with other Community Hall Directors and proactively respond to situations as they arise.
  • Be available and visible in the residence halls.
  • Manage budgets related to the residence halls.
  • Oversee operational functions including key distribution and collection, damage assessment, reporting and billing, maintenance requests, and hall openings and closings.
  • Assist with residence life facility management, including conducting room checks, reporting housekeeping and maintenance issues, and following up on concerns.
  • Conduct Health & Safety Inspections of assigned residence hall locations.
• Staff Supervision
  • Assist with the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of paraprofessional staff.
  • Create duty schedules for staff and maintain time sheets.
  • Ensure College policies and procedures for staff are consistently met.
  • Conduct regular group and individual staff meetings.
  • Develop cooperation and unity among staff members.
  • Assist with periodic in-service training programs and workshops.
• Auxiliary Assignment
  • Take on an additional assignment in support of divisional efforts, aligned with the mission of the student life program. Assignments may include coordinating student engagement, student conduct, community service, leadership development, or housing programs.
• Other Duties
  • Serve as a student life generalist, coordinating and planning programs, events, activities, and efforts that support student retention initiatives.
  • Implement goals and priorities outlined in the Louisburg College Strategic Plan.
  • Provide leadership and support for department assessment efforts, including student focus groups.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with the Office of Campus Safety, Health & Wellness, Spiritual Life, Facilities, the First Year Experience program, and other college offices.
  • Serve on Residence Life, Student Life, and College committees as assigned.
  • Participate in regular professional development opportunities.
  • Be available for weekends, extended days, official College events, and emergencies as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students.

Summer Assignments

• Participate in Hurricane Prep Days.
• Support summer camps/conferences.
• Assist with summer school operations.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is required.
• Prior residence hall experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's degree in higher education administration, student personnel services, student development, counseling, or a related area.
• Leadership and organizational skills.
• A solid foundation in human/student development theory.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm for teamwork.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and conduct database management.
• Appreciation of a small, residential, Methodist-related institution of higher learning.

Benefits

• Furnished apartment provided.
• Paid utilities.
• Full meal plan when the campus dining facility is open.
• Professional development funding for memberships, conferences, and internal training programs.
• Voluntary health and wellness benefits, with some offered on a pre-tax basis.