Residence Hall Director
Kentucky State University

TITLE: Residence Hall Director DEPARTMENT: Residence Life REPORTS TO: Director of Residence Life    CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD STANDARD WORK HOURS: 37.5 hours per week EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time  EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt  JOB SUMMARY:   The Resident Hall Director is a full-time exempt professional staff member responsible for the physical and developmental function of a residence hall. Emphasis is placed on contributing to the advancement of the Office of Residence Life mission, serving as an educator, training and supervising student staff members and enforcing University policies in the residence hall. The Hall Director must be an individual that is highly motivated and enthusiastic about actively contributing to the success of KSU students.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:   Maintain a visible presence in the hall officeMaintain visibility, involvement, and accessibility with student staff and residentsSubmit forms, reports, and documents of quality when requestedBe available for hall openings, closings, and high intensity times (i.e. homecoming, major games…)Complete building and room inspections as assignedCommunicate and follow to completion all maintenance concernsManage effective desk and office operations – cleanliness, professionalism, and organization of filesChair and/or participate on departmental committees to special projects as assignedReporting relevant information and progress as requestedUphold policies and procedures contained in the Office of Residence Life, KSU, and state lawCheck and respond to email and voicemailStaff Development and SupervisionSupervise student staff members in the performance of their position responsibilities through regular individual contact, weekly staff meetings, and performance evaluationDevelop agendas, on-going training and team-building for staffEstablish self as a role model for community and staff members through supporting the overall mission, vision, and goals of the departmentAppropriately address and work to resolve performance concernsAssist in the planning and facilitating trainings for student staff and desk assistantsProgramming and Student DevelopmentTrack and maintain assigned program budgetProvide direction to programming efforts of staff through individual and group meetingsEnsure that programming requirements are being met – program submission and evaluationPersonal and Professional DevelopmentActively seek to enhance skills in administration, interpersonal relations, group facilitation, leadership and organization, and personal successParticipate in all training sessions and ongoing staff development offered by the Office of Residence LifeBuilding ManagementEnsure all storage areas are properly maintained and securedAdvocate for well-kept buildings both inside and outCommunity BuildingInitiate and oversee programs, activities, and discussions that build towards a strong communityObserve and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the floor and building community with staff to develop constant improvementMediate student conflicts, respond to crisis and various concerns utilizing the proper referral while upholding confidentiality at all times  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:   Ability to represent the University on campus, and in the communityDemonstrated friendly, open, and helpful attitude to all campus constituenciesAbility to display a positive attitude and be flexible to changeStrong verbal and written communication skillsKnowledge of community living, liability issues, health and safety issues, and community concernsKnowledge of and ability to work with diverse individuals and groupsHigh level of dependability and integrity regarding expectations and responsibilitiesExposure to student development theories and issuesSkills in critical thinking, consensus building, student development, teamwork, initiative, leadership, and staff development.  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position does have supervisory responsibility.     OTHER DUTIES:   As assigned QUALIFICATIONS:   Bachelor’s degree and professional Student Affairs experience required.Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively work and interact respectfully within a diverse and inclusive environment, demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities are required.The incumbent will also be required to live in the residence hall 12 months per year.Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel or Counseling and/or previous graduate or professional work experience in Residence Life preferred Licensing and Certifications: NA   WORKING CONDITIONS:   Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environmentSome physical effort moving objects will be requiredNo or very limited exposure to physical riskExtensive evening and weekend hours may be required  KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.