Hall Director

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hall Director is an integral part of the Residence Education area of University Housing, responsible for creating a community that honors academics and community involvement. The position facilitates a residence hall environment that supports students’ and staff members’ academic, social, and physical development.

The Hall Director leads the hall’s day-to-day management to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable environment. They communicate University Housing, Division of Student Affairs, and University philosophy and policies to students, while representing students’ needs to the administration. This leadership role contributes to the personal growth and development of staff members and hall residents. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and the ability to maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships are essential.

Requirements

• Formal education equivalent to a bachelor's degree with a major in sociology, public administration, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education; applicable equivalencies may be considered.
• At least two years of experience in program administration or a related area; applicable equivalencies may be considered.
• Knowledge of how to plan and organize events for students.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance.
• Ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in college student personnel, higher education administration, counseling, or a directly related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Graduate and/or full-time experience with community living and leadership development.
• At least three years of experience in program administration or a related area.

Responsibilities

• Create a residence hall community that honors academics and community involvement.
• Facilitate an environment that contributes to students’ and staff members’ academic, social, and physical development.
• Lead the day-to-day management of the hall to create a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.
• Articulate University Housing, Division of Student Affairs, and University philosophy and policies to students.
• Represent and present students’ needs to the administration.
• Contribute to the personal growth and development of staff members and hall residents.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5% to 10% of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level