Hall Director - Ellington Hall

University of Tennessee•Martin, TN

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Tennessee at Martin’s Office of Housing is seeking a Hall Director for Ellington Hall. The Hall Director implements a residence life program that promotes community development and student engagement. Housing units accommodate approximately 260 to 500 students, primarily undergraduates. This full-time, live-in role focuses on staff supervision and development, student discipline, program development, property management, and on-call response. The Hall Director supervises six Resident Assistants and three Desk Attendants. The position manages daily residence hall operations, supports residents and student staff, coordinates housing processes and educational programming, and helps maintain a safe, well-maintained environment. The expected start date is January 1, 2027. The minimum starting salary is $42,671.28, with salary commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration or College Student Personnel.
Previous graduate or professional work experience in residence life.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations of a residence hall.
Coordinate resident check-in and check-out procedures and facility tours.
Maintain accurate hall rosters and coordinate room assignments and changes with the Assistant Director for Residence Life.
Interpret and enforce housing policies and procedures, provide information about lease conditions, assist with incident investigations, and refer residents to other University representatives when appropriate.
Manage and mediate resident conflicts and provide timely follow-up.
Complete required paperwork in a timely manner.
Conduct regular building inspection rounds for safety, maintenance, and cleaning concerns, and ensure problems are reported and corrected promptly.
Maintain residence hall office hours according to the schedule designated by the Assistant Director for Residence Life.
Participate in a daily, year-round rotating on-call schedule, responding to campus emergencies and coordinating with University representatives during crisis situations.
Communicate with the Assistant Director for Residence Life, facilities staff, and residents about maintenance projects, repairs, and concerns.
Supervise hall office administration, including Desk Attendants, timesheets and payroll, supplies, and keys.
Maintain a hall budget and record expenditures according to departmental procedures.
Assist with recruiting, selecting, training, supervising, and evaluating student staff.
Provide staff instruction, guidance, and feedback, and hold student staff accountable for departmental expectations.
Assist with developing and coordinating student staff training programs and facilitate weekly student staff meetings.
Build relationships with residents, interact with them daily, and serve as a visible and accessible resource in the hall.
Contribute to the development and facilitation of the residential curriculum.
Assist in developing and coordinating educational, cultural, social, and recreational residence hall programs and activities.
Support residents’ growth through support, mediation, crisis intervention, and follow-up.
Communicate with residents about housing violations and responsible decision-making through student meetings, and follow up as needed.
Provide crisis management support and intervention.
Help hall staff promote a safe, study-conducive, and well-maintained environment.