Residence Hall Director

About the role

We, the Division of Student Affairs, are a student-focused organization that aims to empower student success and support personal development. We act daily to create, enhance, and sustain a culture of respect and inclusion in the workplace, focusing on equity and justice in its many forms, including racial, social, and environmental justice. We intentionally and relentlessly pursue excellence through introspection, vulnerability, empathy, compassion, learning, and courage. We value our internal and external partnerships as vital drivers of the ambitious goals we pursue.

We celebrate and take pride in the following:

• Named one of the “Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs” by Diverse Magazine.
• Serving a highly diverse student body.
• Leading the way as the #1 ranked institution in the AAU and #3 of all colleges and universities nationally in fostering our students' social mobility.
• Awarded multiple distinctions including philanthropic awards and research grants in experiential learning and career development, voter engagement, student engagement, health and wellness practices, and quality of residential life.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
• One (1) academic year of full-time experience in Higher Education and/or Secondary Education (student experience may be considered).
• Experience with programming, engagement and/or residential curricula.
• Experience responding to crisis and/or early intervention (e.g., on-call for emergency response, conflict mediation, responding to medical or mental health emergencies, fire alarms, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
• Experience with student groups or organizations and/or experience as a Resident Assistant.
• Experience participating on a committee and/or working group.
• Experience reporting and following up on maintenance, safety, and/or security concerns of building facilities.
• Experience working with a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

Student Staff Supervision

• Recruits, selects, and evaluates student staff members.
• Advises, directs, and supports student staff through daily supervision and regular staff meetings.
• Facilitates ongoing training and skill development for staff members.
• Manages the implementation of University and Departmental engagement initiatives and educational activities within the residence halls.

Committee Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of a Departmental standing committee as well as other Departmental and University committees as needed.
• Chairs a committee and/or functional assignment, managing professional staff, RA staff, or other student staff within the Area or Department.

Student Contact

• Provides informal counseling.
• Serves as resource/referral agent for campus and community resources such as the Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Health Center, University Police, Financial Aid, etc.
• Serves as advisor to building government and other student groups.
• Interprets, develops, and enforces policies for the residence hall.
• Establishes and maintains expectations of behavioral standards.
• Serves as hearing officer for student conduct cases and adjudicates cases; assigns sanctions based on independent judgment.
• Serves as student advisor for higher-level conduct hearings.

Academic Collaboration

• Potential opportunity to teach a credit-bearing first-year seminar course, including SBU 101, supporting student transition, engagement, and success.
• Assists with Undergraduate College (UGC) activities and Academies as relevant.
• Contributes to experiential learning initiatives of the UGC, Academy, and academic minor related to the UGC.
• Provides resources and mentorship regarding academic advice and student success.
• Creates and implements academic programming based on learning outcomes in collaboration with the UGC team.

Programming and Community Engagement

• Implements a wide variety of social and educational programming for diverse residents.
• Leads Departmental programming and community engagement model for the building community.
• Attends small- and large-scale programming throughout the building, area, Department, and University, including events such as opening weekend events, end-of-semester festivals, etc.
• Ensures accurate understanding and use of learning outcomes and assessment methods.
• Is visible and available in the residence hall outside of office hours; walks regular rounds of the building to promote community building.
• Coordinates building programming budget, assisting with the procurement of items.
• Recognizes and shows appreciation for students and staff (nominate them for awards, provide formal and informal feedback, support and attend award and recognition events).
• Participates in activities sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs (e.g., Convocation, Admitted Students’ Day, Homecoming, Professional Staff Conferences, etc.).
• Actively engages in building partnerships within Campus Residences and departments within the Division of Student Affairs, such as Faculty Student Association (FSA), Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Center for Prevention and Outreach (CPO), or University Police, to improve the overall residential experience for students.
• Collaborates with Campus Dining Neighborhood to build positive relationships through crafting intentional initiatives, supporting and promoting Campus Dining events.

Facilities and Business Management

• Maintains inventory of furnishings and equipment within the building.
• Supports resident initiatives for facility improvement.
• Assesses and reports damage of individual rooms and common areas.
• Maintains daily contact with maintenance and custodial departments.
• Reports and follows up with service requests.
• Walks rounds of the building to promote health, safety, and security; reports and follows up with facility issues and concerns.
• Conducts Health and Safety inspections of student spaces, ensuring compliance with the Terms of Occupancy and Code of Student Responsibility.
• Actively participates in summer conferences daily operations.

Crisis and Risk Management

• Provides daily oversight and management of a residence hall building, including but not limited to addressing crisis situations or preventing safety and security risks while using discretion and independent judgment regarding escalation of the incident.
• Provides 24-hour support and directions to student staff, responding to and managing crisis situations as needed.

Administrative Duties

• Manages the general business operations (e.g., check-in and check-out process, room changes, room condition reports, RA duty logs, emails, etc.).
• Supports Area Office functions.
• Participates in the professional staff recruitment and selection process.
• Participates in the building, quad, and departmental goal-setting process.
• Attends all required departmental and divisional professional training and activities.

Professional Development and Committee Involvement

• Participates in opportunities that promote learning, growth, and development (e.g., classes, training, committee, webinar, etc.).
• Contributes to the Division of Student Affairs and Stony Brook University by attending and/or supporting events, activities, and programs sponsored by areas outside of the individual unit/department (e.g., campus-wide traditions, events, programs, etc.).
• Performs other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Evening and weekend work will be required at times.

Special Notes

• This is a full-time live-on appointment.
• FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
• Salary: $51,261 + $4,000 Location Pay = $55,261 Total Compensation.
• In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4,000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.
• This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such may be required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.
• For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.