Residence Hall Director

Quinnipiac University•Hamden, CT

2d•$40,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Quinnipiac University is hiring a full-time, year-round, live-in Residence Hall Director for its Mount Carmel campus in Hamden, Connecticut. The role supports student success, engagement, and belonging by fostering an inclusive living-learning environment and contributing to students’ academic, social, and personal development. Residence Hall Directors work within the Division of Student Affairs to develop residential communities, support student wellness, respond to student concerns, and enhance the residential experience through leadership, mentorship, education, and crisis response. The position oversees a residential area and supervises 7–17 paraprofessional staff members, exercising considerable independent judgment and decision-making. The director must live exclusively in a designated campus apartment, participate in an on-call rotation with in-person response responsibilities, and maintain a visible presence in the assigned community during evenings and weekends. Responsibilities also include staff development, residential education, operations, student conduct and support, facilities coordination, budgeting, and collaboration with campus partners. The position requires a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.

Requirements

Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
One to three years of professional or graduate-level experience in residential life, housing, student affairs, or a related student-facing environment.
Experience supervising, mentoring, or training student staff or paraprofessional employees.
Strong interpersonal, communication, conflict-resolution, and organizational skills.
Experience creating and executing programs.
Ability to respond effectively to crisis situations and exercise sound judgment in a residential environment.
Ability to make independent decisions.
Commitment to inclusive excellence.
Ability to work evenings and weekends, participate in an on-call rotation, and reside in an assigned on-campus apartment as a condition of employment.
Advanced knowledge of student development and a strong commitment to the profession.
Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds.
Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently to move objects.
Ability to travel between buildings and multiple campuses, walk stairs, conduct rounds inside and outside buildings, and respond quickly and in person to emergencies.
Submit a resume, cover letter addressing alignment with the requirements and commitment to intentional leadership valuing people of all backgrounds and experiences, and contact information for three references.
Complete a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.

Responsibilities

Maintain a consistent adult presence in residential areas and serve as a positive role model for students.
Build relationships with residents and provide support and guidance toward their academic and personal objectives.
Oversee the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of paraprofessional staff.
Design and implement staff training aligned with office guidelines; communicate expectations and document performance concerns.
Participate in staff recruitment and selection, residence hall preparations, and room assignments.
Help create, implement, and monitor the residential educational curriculum.
Collaborate on Living-Learning Communities and Faculty Affiliate initiatives, and serve as a contact and mediator for Faculty Affiliates.
Participate in the Residence Hall Director on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Clarify and enforce University policies and guidelines.
Serve as a primary hearing officer for conduct meetings and address and mediate student concerns.
Manage assigned CARE cases and provide follow-up support to students.
Coordinate with the Office of Facilities to support residence hall maintenance and upkeep.
Manage designated residence hall budgets in accordance with budgetary processes and guidelines.
Submit duty logs, reports, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
Work with the Office of Housing on room condition reports, room changes, damage reports, work orders and follow-up, room selection, opening and closing inspections, health and safety inspections, and vacancy management.
Support hall or area councils in partnership with the Residence Hall Association.
Represent the department on office and divisional committees as needed.
Attend relevant seminars, workshops, and association events for ongoing professional development.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.