Hall Director

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2024

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Working Title
Hall Director (SA25004)

Hire Types
Staff

Division
Student Affairs & Enrollment Management

Department
Residential Life

Unit
Residential Life

Location
Mankato

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Full/Part Time
Full Time

FTE
1.0

Employment Condition
Limited

Work Shift

Work Schedule/Hours/Days

Posting Details
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on March 8, 2024 and continue until the finalists have been selected.

POSITION: Limited; Range B*

Salary Minimum
$37,943

Salary Maximum
$76,732

Salary Type
Annual

Bargaining Unit/Plan
211, MSUAASF

Job Description
The Hall Director serves an important leadership role in creating an environment and experience that intentionally contributes to the individual success of each residence hall student in support of the mission of Residential Life. Responsibilities of the Hall Director include: supervise and train student staff (Community Advisors, Grad Student Interns) to deliver an effective residence hall program in an area of approximately 200-400 students; implement strategies and initiatives that help all students build connections, get involved, and achieve success; serve as a conduct hearing officer; interact daily with students for many purposes including community development, conflict resolution, helping skills, resource connection, student issues and crisis, etc.; and involvement in department and University committees and department policy/procedure formation.
This position has been designated as weather and emergency essential. In the event of a university closure or emergency event, incumbent is required to report to work and respond as requested. Refer to Minnesota State Board Policy 4.4 Weather / Short Term Emergency Closings at:http://www.minnstate.edu/board/policy/404.html.

Required Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in Higher Education Leadership/Administration/Student Affairs or related field (conferred on an official transcript and received in Human Resources prior to start of employment).
OR
  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 months professional, or graduate assistantship, experience in Residential Life, or related student affairs area, may be substituted for master’s degree.

  • Prior to the date of appointment, this position requires a criminal background check conducted by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).


Preferred Qualifications


  • Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.


  • Demonstrated supervision experience.

  • Knowledge of residence hall student issues.

  • Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and interpersonal.

  • Demonstrated initiative and experience in community development.

  • Excellent administrative skills including an ability to manage multiple priorities.

  • Experience with the student conduct process (hearing officer, conduct board advisor/member) in a university setting.

  • Demonstrated experience in effective conflict resolution.


Other Requirements
Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

About
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The Hall Director is required to live-in an assigned residence hall apartment, maintain regular office hours, and eat with students in campus dining facilities on a regular basis.
Hall Director work involves performing tasks on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Therefore, evening meetings and participation and attendance at programs/activities/events during evening and weekend hours is expected. The Hall Director is considered a “weather essential employee.”
The Hall Director participates in an “on duty” rotation with other Hall Directors (for the entire residence hall system). Hall Directors receive $50 for each 24-hour duty shift.
Workloads are expected to be higher while classes are in session during both fall and spring semesters and during opening and closing time periods. Extended vacations may not be approved during peak academic year time periods.
As a Non-Exempt employee, Hall Directors are paid for all hours they work and when they are expected or needed to work more than 40 hours in a week, they receive overtime compensation.
Based upon this position’s essential functions, it reports to Residential Life on the Minnesota State Mankato campus on all scheduled workdays and does not have the option of telework.
Additional information about the Minnesota State Mankato campus, Residential Life, and this position can be found at: https://www.mnsu.edu/university-life/housing/residential-life/about-residential-life/employment/hall-director/.
Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at: www.mnsu.edu
  • The salary range denoted above is the contractual range; however, salary upon hire is dependent upon qualifications and experience.


University Demographics
Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision, Equity 2030, which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, and geographic location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves, for their families, and for their communities. The focus of the work includes:
  • Enhancing access and student success.
  • Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs.
  • Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.
Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and institutions, creating an intentional statewide culture of equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice embedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan is linked here. https://www.minnstate.edu/Equity2030/index.html
Minnesota State University, Mankato has identified five broad themes as our basis for discussion in developing our next comprehensive strategic plan. The themes are Serving Students and Managing Enrollment, Focusing our Resources, Offering an Exceptional Student Experience, Caring for Health and Well-Being, and Ensuring a Welcoming, Equitable, and Inclusive University. We seek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and academically diverse faculty members, and staff with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Minnesota State University, Mankato, is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region, state, and nation.
Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota State University, Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global society. Mankato, Minnesota, is a community of nearly 44,500 people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the land and the tribal nations upon this land whose work is being accomplished. We acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames our name—Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Serving approximately 17,900 students annually, the University is an applied research institution, with more than 200 academic programs, from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and 1,175 international students from 95 countries, cutting-edge information technology solutions and extensive partnerships. With 1,600 faculty and staff, including 700 teaching faculty. The University has additional locations and a growing number of on-line programs to accelerate educational access and opportunity. These locations include partnerships in northern Minnesota’s the iron range region. Fast facts about the university can be found here: https://mankato.mnsu.edu/about-the-university/fast-facts/
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website: https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/
A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.
  • Cover Letter
  • Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Contact Information for three (3) references
  • Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
  • A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement presenting a commitment to or experience working in an equity-minded environment
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Peter Hausladen, Assistant Director of Residence Education
Residential Life
Phone: 507-389-1011
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email: peter.hausladen.2@mnsu.edu
  • Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Administrative and Service Faculty which can be found at: https://admin.mnsu.edu/human-resources/our-benefits/bargaining-units-and-personnel-plans/

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: https://www.mnsu.edu/university-life/health-and-safety/university-security/personal-safety-and-alerts/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report/ You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing security@mnsu.edu

Benefits Info
The following link provides a brief overview of benefits available to eligible employees of Minnesota State University.

Select the ASF Summary (Administrative & Service Faculty) link from the list for specifics of that plan.

Benefits Overview

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
M395M

Re-posting

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
07/08/2024

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
02/07/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Accept Applications
Yes

Posting Contact
Lacie Mitchell-Garza

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented communities. We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames our name—Minnesota State University, Mankato. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Office of Human Resources, 507-389-2015 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). This Vacancy Notice is available in alternative format upon request. Minnesota State University, Mankato is an affirmative action/equal opportunity University and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.

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