Residence Hall Director

Posting Details

Come and join the Bearkat community!

Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work / life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition

202400383S

Title

Residence Hall Director

FLSA status

Exempt

Hiring Salary

This position is a pay grade 3. Please see Pay Grade Table at : https : / / pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com / 116 / docs / 636763.pdf

Occupational Category

Professional

Department

Residence Life

Division

Division of Student Affairs

Open Date

11 / 13 / 2024

Open Until Filled

Educational and Experience Requirement

Bachelor's degree in related field required prior to start date. Master's degree and one year of experience working in the field of Residence Life helpful. Proven management and leadership abilities. Must be willing to live on campus in a residence hall and be willing to work a flexible schedule to include nights and weekends. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Primarily responsible for the operation of residence halls and the daily supervision of resident advisors. To accomplish this responsibility, supervision of staff, efficient administration of the building / complex, and maintenance of an atmosphere conducive to the health, safety and wellbeing of all residents is necessary.

Primary Responsibilities

Administrative : processes paperwork in a timely manner based on the due dates given and in accordance with all policies and procedures. Maintains accurate records of facility maintenance, rosters of residents, reports and other information necessary for the operation of assigned area. Provides regularly scheduled office hours 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday.

Student Service : addresses student / parent concerns and build community; serves as an information resource and referral agent. Enforces policies and provide behavioral counseling. Develops and advises the Hall Council. Oversees programming, attends and supports hall programs, maintaining visibility throughout the hall community. Maintains daily student contact and face to face availability for students.

Supervisory : carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. Assists in the selection, training, work scheduling, and performance appraisal of employees.

Residence Life : primary link between the Residence Life Office, Residence Life Maintenance and assigned area. Maintains full communication with the Department of Residence Life staff regarding all areas of building / area operation. Fulfills a secondary collateral assignment in the department; attend meetings as required; coordinates hall openings and closings; be on duty for all on-campus residential areas several weekends and weeknights throughout the year which may include holidays. Attends and supports special events; responds to emergencies. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Expected to participate in a rotating duty system, department and campus committees, as well as professional development and training opportunities to include Residence Life staff training at the beginning of each fall and spring semester, and throughout the year as needed. Position requires walking up multiple flights of stairs, frequently crossing campus, daily face to face customer service, and the use of a department provided cell phone. Knowledge of computers and general office equipment is helpful. Strong management, leadership and communication skills are necessary. This is a live in position, requiring the employee to live in an apartment located in the designated residence hall.

There are no set working hours; however, the Department of Labor, Title 29, Part 785.23, Code of Federal Regulations, allows the exact hours worked under these circumstances to be determined by a reasonable agreement considering all of the pertinent facts. Therefore, as a condition of employment the incumbent agrees the average number of hours worked each week will be equal to the full time equivalency appointment. Contacts with students, parents, and other university departments are extensive.

This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Full Time Part Time

Full Time

Position Number

Quicklink

https : / / shsu.peopleadmin.com / postings / 41496

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke / Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

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