Residence Hall Director
Bowling Green State University
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time
Division: VP Student Engagement Success
Opening Date: 01/17/2024
Location: Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Number: BGSU00323
Department: VP Student Engagement Success
Closing: Continuous
Summary
The Residence Hall Director facilitates daily operations of a residence hall housing between approx. 300 to 1000 students and is responsible for creating a diverse, academically conducive, secure and healthy residential community. Residence Hall Directors also provide intentional programming to assist with the psychosocial development needs of students and implementing the learning outcomes of the University and the Division of Student Engagement and Success. In addition, Residence Hall Directors oversee the daily operations of the residence hall, assist the Office of the Dean of Students with student conduct and care processes, and supervise graduate and undergraduate staff members.
Essential Functions
• Education and Academic Success- Assist with student retention, transition, and academic success. Create academically focused residential environment that supports student success. Assist the Office of the Dean of Students with student conduct and care follow up. Integrate diversity education throughout community development programming initiatives.
• Programming, Leadership, and Community Development- Coordinate and implement community development and educational activities within the residence hall through student staff. Develop a vision for the residence hall community by coordinating educational and developmental activities in the residence halls. Regularly evaluate and assess programming and community development efforts through formal and informal processes. Program of high-profile campus events which may include opening week, Homecoming Week, Family Weekend, Sibs and Kids Weekend, athletic events, and Preview days.
• Supervision and Recruitment of Staff- Recruit and train approx. 9-22 resident advisors, 1-2 graduate assistant(s), a Student Administrative Assistant, Administrative Resident Advisor, and desk workers as applicable. Coordinate and facilitate weekly staff meetings.
• Student Issues, Hall Safety and Crisis Management- Respond to emergencies, crisis situations, and student issues. Serve as a liaison with Facilities Services to ensure safety, maintenance and appearance of the residence hall. Participate in a rotating duty schedule year-round that handles situations as appropriate. Counsel students to support their personal, academic, and emotional wellbeing as needed. Collaborate with campus partners for referrals as needed to support students in their holistic wellness.
• Administrative- Assist with BGSU and Residence Life student recruitment efforts. Assist with room assignment and room change processes. Perform administrative tasks and procedures in support of residence hall and departmental functioning. Administer residence hall budget to include purchasing, categorizing and reconciling/entering/reporting financial statement. Serve on Division-wide and/or Departmental committees in consultation with and approval by supervisor.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
The following Degree is required:
• Bachelor's Degree required. Successful candidate must have Bachelor's