Full-Time Hall Director

James Madison University•Harrisonburg, VA

4d•$38,000 - $38,500•Onsite

About The Position

James Madison University (JMU) is seeking a Full-Time Hall Director for its Residence Life department. Residence Life is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that promotes academic success, respect, personal growth, and community responsibility. This is a 12-month, live-in position that reports to an Area Director of Residence Life. The role includes a furnished apartment (partner and pet-friendly), professional development funds, and a partial meal plan, in addition to salary and classified benefits. The Hall Director will be part of a team serving over 6,900 residential students on a growing campus, focusing on creating a residential experience rich with opportunities for student engagement and self-discovery. The department is a close-knit group comprising over 35 full-time staff members and over 250 student staff members.

Requirements

Experience in Residence Life (student employment, graduate assistant, or full-time experience considered)
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to crisis and emergencies
Successful completion of a criminal background check
Completion of an I-9 form and presentation of documentation of identity and eligibility to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or a related field
Extensive experience in residence life or student housing
Prior supervisory experience, including training and supporting student staff
Experience with student conduct processes and behavior management
Demonstrated administrative and organizational management skills

Responsibilities

Directly supervise 11-18 Resident Advisers (RAs), managing their performance, student development, leadership, conduct, and hall community engagement.
Provide written performance evaluations for RAs twice per year.
Participate in all recruitment, selection, and training processes for RAs, including instructing a one-credit RA class.
Implement check-in and check-out procedures for residents.
Potentially collaborate with a live-in Faculty in Residence member.
Contribute to the Student Affairs Creating Belonging value by fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates all identities.
Interpret and enforce university and hall policies, managing administrative processes for student behavior documentation and follow-up.
Meet with students and staff to discuss and manage behavioral concerns, including mental health, policy/community violations, and roommate conflicts.
Participate in the on-call rotation for the residential campus and provide support to staff during crises.
Conduct and support hall programming and community engagement efforts using the Curricular Approach in Residence Life’s Residential Educational Plan.
Create Community Learning Plans to support the educational development of residential students.
Serve on departmental and university committees as necessary.
Accumulate a minimum of 10 hours of professional development per performance evaluation period through training, conferences, certifications, or other job-related activities to stay current with trends and best practices.