- Kent Campus - Kent
- Staff/Unclassified
- Closing on: Jun 9 2025
- 992538
- Univ Housing Communities [100489]
Job Title
Residence Hall Director (Multiple Openings)
Physical Location:
Kent State, Kent, OH
Salary
$43,888 - $45,000
Basic Function
To enhance student learning and academic success through the creation of a community environment that supports the overall development of students; to oversee the daily operation of a multi-unit or large single unit residence hall. Reports to Assistant Director for Residential Communities or designated supervisor.
Additional Basic Function – If Applicable
Not applicable.
Examples Of Duties
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
Train, supervise, and evaluate paraprofessional staff and a Graduate Assistant.
Assist and advise students in matters related to academic support, crisis intervention, referral, programming, discipline, routine conflicts, personal development, and leadership opportunities.
Advise the hall council including matters of budget, policy, and programming.
Implement a variety of initiatives and activities that address the needs of students in a diverse living-learning environment.
Provide on-going training and staff professional development for student staff.
Assist with the advising and teaching of an undergraduate leadership course.
Participate in and attend student staff training programs, selection processes and other programs sponsored by the residential community area and/or department.
Support, implement, enforce, and interpret University policies and procedures.
Assist with recruitment and retention presentations and programs for current and prospective students and parents.
Maintain office hours and on-call coverage to provide assistance to students and staff.
Assume leadership and/or participate on departmental committees and task forces.
Attend required residential community meetings, training, and professional development programs.
Regularly attend and participate in professional development opportunities in the form of conferences, regional meetings, trainings and events.
Initiate, support, and collaborate in the creation and ongoing administration of living-learning programs and other academic initiatives.
Coordinate and supervise timely completion of all appropriate paperwork and reports including, but not limited to student conduct processes, academic initiatives, programming paperwork, room condition reports, weekly reports, no-show information, staffing changes, and room/hall changes.
Fulfill all responsibilities associated with the opening and closing of the residence hall in accordance with outlined or communicated procedures and instructions.
Assist with establishing goals and priorities for the Department of Residence Services.
Fulfill responsibilities for collateral assignments as outlined by supervisors throughout the year and during break periods (e.g., assistance with other offices, preparation for fall and winter training and various recruitment efforts).
Provide coordination of the following over the summer: conferences, Destination Kent State (new student orientation), break housing, as well as preparing for the year.
Serve as the communication link with students and other areas of the department and university.
Assume additional responsibilities and perform special tasks as assigned. Examples include: admissions events, large educational programs, service programs, etc.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Additional Examples Of Duties – If Applicable
Not applicable.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Student Personnel, Counseling, Higher Education, or a relevant field. A minimum of one year experience in housing or other relevant experience. Must be able to work non-traditional hours. Must live in on-campus apartment for the duration of the assignment.
License/Certification
None.
Knowledge Of
Personal computer applications
Budget principles
Student development
Residential Curriculum
Skill In
Written and interpersonal communication and public speaking *
Student advising and interviewing
Crisis management
Interpersonal, customer service, and conflict management. Must demonstrate a keen customer service orientation to collaborate with students, families faculty, staff, and outside constituents in the planning and execution of processes
Organization to complete tasks and projects in a timely manner
Effective listening and ascertaining the needs of customers
Microsoft applications (word, excel) and database computer programs
Business English (clear, concise, consistent messaging to multiple parties)
Ability To
Manage people and projects
Set priorities and work independently to accomplish department goals
Work with a diverse student population *
Assist in developing educational and social programs
Apply and interpret policies and procedures
Foster collaborative working relationships with other university and community departments *
Learn and utilize varying technologies.
Work non-traditional hours
Preferred Qualifications – If Applicable
None.
Assessments
Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
None.
Working Schedule
Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM; evenings and weekends
Additional Information
Anticipated start date, July 1, 2025
Multiple Vacancies
Interviewing on a rolling basis
Conferred master's degree by start of employment
Cell phone stipend
Meal plan provided
Two-bedroom furnished or unfurnished apartment
Disclaimer
The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.
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