Residence Hall Director

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Job Title:

Residence Hall Director

Department:

A Residence Hall Director coordinates building and community aspects of a residence hall or complex, utilizing an Inclusive Excellence framework in which staff strives towards excellence from an inclusion mindset in academic and social engagements with students; initiates, plans and organizes community development program in residence hall or complex; assists in hiring and training student staff; supervises and evaluates staff; supervises residence hall office and building security operations; advises residents on social, academic, and behavioral concerns; includes evening, weekend, and on-call duty; advances key departmental values centered on student learning, wellness, inclusion and the creation of vibrant communities.

35%- Assists with selection and placement of student staff; assesses staff skills and training needs; participates in pre- and in-service training; supervises and evaluates student staff to ensure completion of community and student development expectations; makes appropriate recommendations regarding performance; collaborates with staff overseeing residence hall desk and building security operations.

25%- Advises and consults with residents regarding social, educational, and wellness concerns and initiates appropriate referrals; confronts and discusses behavioral problems and identifies necessary behavioral changes; manages conduct processes; coordinates crisis interventions in hall or complex.

15%- Initiates plans for comprehensive community development program in hall or complex; ensures advancement of departmental and Student Life goals and strategic initiatives, advises student groups and organizations and provides support to elected hall student leaders; assesses resident student needs; advises and consults with student leaders regarding training needs; Ensures high quality performance of learning communities and academic initiatives within the hall or complex.

10%- Prepares correspondence and reports and maintains appropriate hall records as required or requested; attends and participates in area or system meetings; assists in development of area and system procedures and policy recommendations.

10%- Coordinates building staff in implementing procedures to assure safety of residents and security of buildings including fire safety and emergency evacuation procedures; assists residence hall administrative and support offices with information about student needs, preferences and interests.

5%- Assists with special projects as assigned by Student Life and Housing and Residence Education; serves on committees and planning groups as requested; performs other job related duties as assigned; assumes on-call responsibilities in hall/complex and on campus as required; maintains regular office hours.

Career Roadmap

Function: Student Life

Sub Function-Residence Life

Career Band-Managerial

Career Level-M1

Additional Information:

Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 3 years of relevant experience required.

Desired: Master's degree in college student personnel (by the start of the position), higher education, counseling or related fields; full-time or graduate residence life experience.

This is a required live on position. This is for immediate start AND mid summer start date. Multiple vacancies available, hiring will occur on a rolling basis.

Job posting will close on March 31st, 2023.

Ohio State is focused on enhancing the health and safety of our community. Therefore, the university is requiring every student, faculty and staff member to be compliant with Ohio State's COVID-19 vaccine requirement.

By the start of employment, all newly hired employees must receive at least the first dose of a two-dose series or a single dose of a one-dose series COVID-19 vaccination. Individuals who choose a two-dose series vaccination must receive the second dose within 45 days of their start date. Proof of vaccination will be required at time of hire.

Candidates may request a medical or religious exemption from the vaccination requirement. Campus employees may also request an exemption for personal reasons. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine or OSUP Employees are not eligible for personal exemptions. All exemptions are subject to Ohio State's approval and subject to change, including revocation, due to legal and regulatory requirements.

Location:

Mendoza House (0260)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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