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Residence Hall Director

Employer
Ball State University
Location
Indiana, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jan 11, 2021

Job Details

Posting Details

Position Title

Residence Hall Director

Additional Information

The Residence Hall Director Position allows you to use YOUR SKILLS !
SUPERVISION
Supervise 1-2 Assistant Residence Hall Director (graduate students),
7-14 Resident Assistants, 1 Administrative Assistant, and 10-15 desk
and night staff members
ENGAGEMENT & INVOLVEMENT
Create a community development plan, serve on departmental
committees, teach a for credit leadership course and serve as the advisor
to hall council and other residence life student organizations
LIVING & LEARNING COMMUNITIES
Support living-learning programs and services and partner with faculty
members and other academic partners
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Work to ensure the safety and well-being of students and facilities
by serving as part of the on-call duty rotation for residence halls for a
particular area of campus.
You will have great colleagues,
valuable training
and professional development opportunities!

Benefits and Community

https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff

Relocation

https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation

FLSA

Administrative Exemption

Hrs/Week

40

Length of Assignment

Full-Time At-Will

Position Function

Facilitate student development; coordinate student related programs; manage administrative functions in two designated residence halls.

Minimum Education

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university by September 1, 2021.

Minimum Experience

Residence hall administration experience.

Minimum Other

Must be available to begin work on July 1, 2021.

Authorization to work in the US

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Education

Master’s degree in student affairs administration or related area.

Preferred Experience

Preferred Other

Pre-Employment Screening

Requires successful completion of a background check., Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.

Position Title(s) Supervised

Assistant Residence Hall Director, Students.

Required Certifications

EEO Statement

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO /AA Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

About Ball State University

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.

Department

Housing and Residence Life Office:152210

Department Information

Starting pay is $36,000 annually and includes a generous University benefits package, a two bedroom furnished apartment, and meal plan while classes are in session and during training.

Department Email or Phone Number

cbickel@bsu.edu

Duties & Responsibilities

Ranking

1

Job Duty

Advise, counsel, and establish rapport with students to assist them in adjusting to residence hall living in particular and college life in general.

Ranking

2

Job Duty

Select, train, advise and supervise six to eight Resident Assistants; train, advise and supervise Assistant Residence Hall Director.

Ranking

3

Job Duty

Exercise general supervision over main hall desk operation for two halls; coordinate student related programs for two residence hall desk operations in two halls.

Ranking

4

Job Duty

Hire, train, and supervise twelve to sixteen student desk employees for two halls.

Ranking

5

Job Duty

Work with supervised staff to develop and implement policies and procedures to insure healthy and safe environment; build and maintain an atmosphere to promote self-discipline and respect for others through upholding and enforcing university policies.

Ranking

6

Job Duty

Perform administrative duties to maintain an efficient, functioning residence hall; includes assign rooms; control keys; maintain records; and prepare necessary requisitions and reports for other university departments.

Ranking

7

Job Duty

Respond to emergency situations in an efficient and effective manner to insure the safety and well being of residents.

Ranking

8

Job Duty

Monitor the condition of facilities; recommend repairs or alterations as needed.

Ranking

9

Job Duty

Support and advise hall council and other student groups regarding planning, budgeting, and implementing student activities.

Ranking

10

Job Duty

Participate in the overall planning of the total residence hall program; work closely with other housing area personnel in carrying out programs and services; support the development of budget requests.

Ranking

11

Job Duty

Establish relationships with other departments within Student Affairs and the university; assume a leadership position within the department through committee work, activities, liaison work with other departments, and professional and staff in-service activities.

Ranking

12

Job Duty

Teach academic course for students interested in student affairs work in residence halls; work irregular hours; may be called upon to respond to hall events and emergencies as needed.

Ranking

13

Job Duty

Serve as director on duty for a designated area on a regularly scheduled basis.

Ranking

14

Job Duty

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Posting Number

202000668P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

07/01/2021

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

01/11/2021

Applications Accepted Through Date

02/08/2021

Open Until Filled

No

Information regarding transcripts

The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

Special Instructions Summary

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Master's Transcripts
  2. Letter of Recommendation 1
  3. Other


Company

Ball State

Founded in 1918 in Muncie, Indiana, the public research university has grown to more than 22500 students

Spirited and motivated, we learn, grow, and take flight. Our faculty and staff—everyone in our community—embrace students as learning partners from day one. In classrooms and labs, in immersive learning projects, on the sports fields—with creativity and determination—Cardinals Fly. We are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and go confidently upward toward ever greater opportunities. Ours is a simple promise: to challenge each other to excel. And with Beneficence as our guide—We Fly.

 

We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. We are excited that you want to join us in these endeavors!

The university offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay. 

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