Texas State University Looking for Residence Hall Director (Multiple Postions) Full Time

Posting Number: 2024009

Location: San Marcos

Department: DHRL Administration

Recruitment Type: Open to All

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $3,500.00

Job Category: Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Post-bachelor experience in Student Affairs.
• Served in a defined leadership role in one or more of the following: residence life, student activities and organizations, student government, or orientation and first-year programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in student Personnel or related field.
• Experience in building management.
• Experience in staff supervision.
• Experience in crisis management and/or emergency response.
• Experience with community engagement/development activities.
• Experience with student support or retention initiatives.

Job Description

The Residence Hall Director position is a full-time, live-in role with primary responsibility for managing the daily operations of one or more of our residential buildings. A successful RD at Texas State is responsible for building a strong community, supporting the staff they supervise, and generating meaningful opportunities for students to connect to campus through intentional interactions and connections. Critical functions of the position include building management, supervision, community engagement, crisis management, student success, and serving as an active department member. This position will report directly to an Assistant Director of Residential Experience. The Residence Director must be able to physically perform the job’s essential duties, which include regularly accessing all areas of their assigned residential building and periodically accessing other campus areas. In emergencies, the Residence Director must be able to access all various building areas promptly and appropriately. The Residence Director will frequently utilize a computer and a phone.

Job Duties

Supervision:

• Provide day-to-day supervision and support of a staff of Resident Assistants and desk assistant within their assigned community.
• Management of staff meetings, one-on-one meetings, and other interactions with staff to provide maximum support and direction to execute community goals.
• Participate in selection and training efforts for all staff members.

Community Engagement:

• Serve as the primary individual responsible for building a community designed to engage students in connecting with each other and to the larger institution to increase student retention and a sense of belonging at Texas State,
• Direct, assess, and execute community development and engagement activities per departmental directives and programs. Serve as an advisor for Hall Council in developing community initiatives and student leadership.
• Work with assigned Living-Learning communities.
• Support and implement programming designed to advance departmental, divisional, and institutional goals.
• Serve as a conduct officer to address behavioral concerns within the assigned community.

Building Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all departmental paperwork and processes for their assigned residential community.
• Assume primary responsibilities for opening, closing, budget management, occupancy management, facilities, and desk operations within their community.
• Maintain essential office records as outlined by Texas State University.
• Provide a quality in community experience by providing accurate information and fostering positive relationships with all constituents.

Crisis Management and Student Support:

• Serve as a member of the departmental on-call rotation.
• Actively engage with and seek to resolve issues for students of concern to ensure their support.
• Desire to serve as an active resource for students in their community.
• Consistently be responsive to the needs of the assigned community in relation to community trends, student needs, and emergency response. Serve as a referral agent for students to resources across the institution.

Departmental Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in departmental programs and projects designed to support the mission and goals of the department, division, and institution.
• Participate actively as a member of the Division of Student Affairs. Serve as a positive role model for students and staff.
• Other duties as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.

Job Open Date: 09/07/2023

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices

You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, recommendation letter(s), and list of references to your application.

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State?

* Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
* Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
* Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
* Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
* An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
* Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.