Hall Director

Ferris State University•Big Rapids, MI

4d•$43,888•Onsite

About The Position

Provide comprehensive supervision of 1-3 residence halls (typically two). Hall Directors recruit, train, supervise, and mentor residence hall staff, 6-17 Resident Advisors, 1-3 Senior Staff Advisors and 15-30 front desk and night security personnel; actively participate on departmental and university-wide committees, manage facilities, advise Hall Council; train RA staff to advise House Councils; coordinate programming/community development and provide overall leadership in the academic, social and emotional development of students. In addition, Hall Directors serve as conduct hearing officers recommending educational outcomes up to and including dismissal from the university.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Two or more years of progressive residence life experience in a university setting required including staff training and development, supervision and evaluation, program planning and implementation, facilities management, basic computer applications, and adjudicating student conduct experience.
Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills.
High levels of energy and excitement.
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling, or related field is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive supervision of 1-3 residence halls (typically two).
Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor residence hall staff, including Resident Advisors/Community Advisors, Senior Staff Members, and front desk/night security personnel.
Actively participate in departmental and university-wide committees.
Manage facilities and advise the Hall Council.
Train RA staff to advise House Councils.
Coordinate programming/community development.
Provide overall leadership in the academic, social, and emotional development of students.
Serve as conduct hearing officers recommending educational outcomes up to and including dismissal from the university.
Operate a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities.
Cultivate an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Perform any other duties assigned within the position classification area.