Hall Director

NDSU Residence Life is seeking dynamic candidates with demonstrated leadership and administrative experience who are eager to gain a strong full-time professional experience. This listing is for anticipated openings for the 2024-2025 academic year with a preferred start date ranging from late May to early July 2024. Our comprehensive hall director position is designed to allow our staff to work closely in all areas of the department. Hall directors acquire supervision, administrative, facilities, conduct, assessment, and curricular approach to learning experiences. We have a proven track record of preparing newer professionals to be successful in higher education after gaining a strong live-in experience. North Dakota State University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Responsibilities:

Overall administration and operation of a residence hall including training and supervision for student staff; development and implementation of residential curriculum including student leadership and conduct; serve as part of the on-call duty rotation to respond to student or building emergencies as needed; assist with summer conference housing as well as summer orientation for incoming students; work on departmental committees and initiatives; and participate in university functions and committees.

Work Schedule:

M-F, 8:00am - 5:00pm with weekly evening work and some weekend work required.

Advertised Salary:

$40,000 /year

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in a college residence setting or advanced experience in Student Affairs
• Commitment to social justice and diversity
• Administrative skills
• Basic computer skills
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrated advanced leadership, management, and supervisory skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, College Student Personnel or related field
• Experience with training, presenting, or facilitating

Applicant Materials Required:

Resume and Cover Letter. Also provide a list of three professional references and contact information.

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university – with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

Also included:

• Partially furnished 2 bedroom apartment
• Meal plan
• Funding for professional development

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran’s Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.