Residence Hall Director

**Job Title**Residence Hall Director**Agency**Tarleton State University**Department**Residence Life**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**Stephenville, Texas**Job Type**Staff**Job Description**Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of **Residence Hall Director** in the **Department of Residence Life**. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. **Tarleton State University** continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in **Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco**, along with a robust **online** community that extends our reach even further.At the heart of it all is **Stephenville**, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that **transforms lives** and **makes a difference** across the state of Texas and beyond.The Residence Hall Director assists with the administration of all aspects of the University campus housing program including educational support, programming, staff development, staff supervision and long-term departmental planning. Ensures that residence hall operations are efficient and effective in meeting the objectives outlined in the departmental mission, the Division of Student Affairs mission, the University’s mission, vision and values statements, and the Tarleton Forward 2030 strategic plan. Specific operations include supervising hall staff, responding to student needs, discovering and reporting facility (maintenance and housekeeping) shortcomings, entering housing assignments changes, student conduct adjudication, incident resolution and implementing learning initiatives. Work duties may include (but are not limited to) advising a student organization, outreach, response and training. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).The position is live‐in and essential to university operations at Tarleton State University's Stephenville, Texas campus, requiring residence on campus and availability during emergency situations. Standard work hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with a 12‐month, 24‐hour on‐call rotation and weekend and holiday coverage as needed.**Responsibilities:****30% Student Development:** Provides input for Residence Life and Student Affairs initiatives to support learning and student success. Collaborates and implements departmental initiatives to include recruiting, training and community development. Selects, develops and coordinates student leaders and student workers to ensure a positive community environment where residents can achieve social and academic success. Builds teams.**35% Housing Administration:** Addresses and confronts (“runs toward”) crisis situations within and involving the building area over which responsibility rests. Initiates problem-solving skills, directly investigates solutions, takes initiative, demonstrates persistence and resilience. Is relentless and tenacious in pursuit of helping create a residential environment conducive to student success. Completes the administrative aspects of the residential community which includes room change paperwork, occupancy reports, rosters, closing documentation, resolves conflict, and contributes as an administrator on committees and by delivering presentations. Controls building master keys.**25% Facility Management:** Communicates and enters maintenance work orders and assists in the enhancement of the physical aspects of the residential halls. This includes ordering directional signage, attending to cleanliness, requests repairs, and attends to resident comfort, safety and security matters. Facilitates relationships with facility partners such as Campus Operations, SSC, Sodexo, and Environmental Health and Safety. Manages facilities by walking around.**10% Other Responsibilities:** Serves on committees or work groups in the Division of Student Affairs and at the University. Completes other responsibilities as developed or assigned by the supervisor. Provides holiday break and summer housing rotation coverage. Serves as summer conference staff, Residence Life summer student program staff, and supports Texan Orientations during the summer. Performs other duties as assigned.**Minimum Requirements**Required Education and Experience:* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.* One year of experience in student affairs work or related specialty.Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:* Oral and written communication skills.* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.* Ability to work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.**Preferred Education*** Master’s degree is preferred.**Compensation & Benefits****Salary:** Commensurate with experience**Salary Range:**The target base annual salary range is $41,000 up to $50,761 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and qualifying part-time employees. Our

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page.Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.**Application Procedure:**During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.**Employment applications must include:*** Completed online application* Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications* Curriculum Vitae or Resume* At least 3 current professional references and their full contact informationApplications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.

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Incomplete applications will not be considered.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr