Location
Residence Hall Director – Hampton, VA 23668
Overview The Office of Residence Life and Housing has an immediate opening for a Residence Hall Director (RHD). The RHD will work under the supervision of the Director of Residence Life and Housing. The RHD is responsible for the proper administration and management of the residence hall to which they are assigned, the welfare of the students, and for the facilities and physical properties of the Residence Hall. When not specifically maintaining office hours, the RHD is on call and is expected to respond to situations that may arise. The RHD will work closely with residence hall staff which may include Graduate Assistants and Resident Assistants.
Duties
Supervise staff and residents in the formulation and presentation of residential programming, hall projects and recreational activities.
Select and train residential staff.
Teach, model and enforce the rules and regulations of the University, the Official Student Handbook and all other policies of the University.
Convey information about various matters to the residents.
Foster and maintain a living and learning environment that is supportive of student needs and conducive to student success.
Monitor the satisfactory social and behavioral conduct of residents.
Serve as liaison between the students and the administration.
Participate as a panelist in student disciplinary hearings, in addition to any disciplinary proceedings administered within the purview of residence hall government.
Observe and report safety concerns.
File damage and incident reports to the proper authorities; submit and monitor requests for maintenance services; cooperate with university personnel during repairs; provide overall team leadership within the residence hall for all employees and residents.
Conduct routine safety inspections, weapons or contraband searches (as needed or scheduled) and cooperatively administer Fire Drills and other emergency procedures.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in College Student Development, Counseling or related academic disciplines preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; familiarity with Windows and Office Suite products.
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years’ experience working in residence life/higher education settings.
Benefits We offer a complete benefits package to full‑time employees and part‑time employees who regularly work 20 hours or more per week, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, legal insurance, accident, critical illness, hospitalization, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
For more details, visit the Hampton University benefits page: https://home.hamptonu.edu/hr/benefits/
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Overview The Office of Residence Life and Housing has an immediate opening for a Residence Hall Director (RHD). The RHD will work under the supervision of the Director of Residence Life and Housing. The RHD is responsible for the proper administration and management of the residence hall to which they are assigned, the welfare of the students, and for the facilities and physical properties of the Residence Hall. When not specifically maintaining office hours, the RHD is on call and is expected to respond to situations that may arise. The RHD will work closely with residence hall staff which may include Graduate Assistants and Resident Assistants.
Duties
Supervise staff and residents in the formulation and presentation of residential programming, hall projects and recreational activities.
Select and train residential staff.
Teach, model and enforce the rules and regulations of the University, the Official Student Handbook and all other policies of the University.
Convey information about various matters to the residents.
Foster and maintain a living and learning environment that is supportive of student needs and conducive to student success.
Monitor the satisfactory social and behavioral conduct of residents.
Serve as liaison between the students and the administration.
Participate as a panelist in student disciplinary hearings, in addition to any disciplinary proceedings administered within the purview of residence hall government.
Observe and report safety concerns.
File damage and incident reports to the proper authorities; submit and monitor requests for maintenance services; cooperate with university personnel during repairs; provide overall team leadership within the residence hall for all employees and residents.
Conduct routine safety inspections, weapons or contraband searches (as needed or scheduled) and cooperatively administer Fire Drills and other emergency procedures.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in College Student Development, Counseling or related academic disciplines preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; familiarity with Windows and Office Suite products.
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years’ experience working in residence life/higher education settings.
Benefits We offer a complete benefits package to full‑time employees and part‑time employees who regularly work 20 hours or more per week, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, legal insurance, accident, critical illness, hospitalization, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
For more details, visit the Hampton University benefits page: https://home.hamptonu.edu/hr/benefits/
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