Hall Director (SA26028)

Minnesota State•Mankato, MN

49d•Onsite

About The Position

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, Graduate 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.

Requirements

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)
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.
This position requires a passing background check under Minnesota Statutes 299C.66 to299C.71 - Kari Koskinen Manager Background Check Act. It is expected that the employee maintains the ability to pass applicable background check through out employment. It is the employee's responsibility to notify the supervisor no later than the beginning of your next shift of any charges, allegations, convictions that may impact their standing under the applicable background check.

Nice To Haves

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.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
Experience with the student conduct process (hearing officer, conduct board advisor/member) in a university setting.
Demonstrated experience in effective conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

supervise and train student staff (Community Advisors, Graduate 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.
involvement in department and University committees and department policy/procedure formation

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development
a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents