Residence Hall Director

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

9d•$35,578•Onsite

About The Position

This person serves as a customer service agent and general caretaker to students in the residence hall. Tasks include the implementation of student development concepts through programs and discipline and through the advising of student organizations and activities. This person is also responsible for supervising and providing guidance and professional development opportunities to Program Advisors, Resident Assistants, and Desk Personnel. Other tasks include monitoring housekeeping and upkeep of facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and two years of residence life, student services, counseling, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply advising techniques to support student needs.
Ability to communicate effectively with populations verbally and in writing.
Physical and emotional ability to work long and irregular hours, occasionally involving emotional stress and interrupted sleep.
Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
Texas Drivers License or equivalent from another state in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree from an accredited university
Previous university residence hall experience
Good driving record and comfort driving students in a 12 passenger van
Able to walk three flights of stairs and do rounds around and inside McConnell Hall
Experience working with adolescents either as a group advisor or in a school setting
Previous supervision of part and full time staff
Familiarity with University of North Texas and Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science is a bonus
Proficient with the Microsoft suite of software, (Word, Access, Excel, Power Point)

Responsibilities

Supervision of Resident Assistants: Responsible for training at the beginning of each term, team building, setting expectations, establishing work schedules (RA On Call & Desk Shifts), conducting a mid-semester and end of semester evaluation of RAs, and updating and enforcing the RA Manual
Coordination of RA Selection: Collaborating with UNT Housing and Residence Life, conducting interviews, and hiring Resident Assistants annually. Supplementing hires for staff for turnover between Fall and Spring semesters.
Student Leadership: Work with and develop Student Leadership positions of Senior Mentors, Judicial Board, and as an acting Advisor for assigned Student clubs
Student Conduct: conduct disciplinary hearings for mid-level policy violations and appeals from Judicial Board hearings. Clearly record disciplinary meetings and appeals and promptly submit all communication and files through disciplinary tracking systems.
Establish positive working relationships with TAMS staff. Following the chain of command. Taking concerns directly to the party involved. Voice all concerns to the appropriate person and level. Visit each departments main office a minimum of four times a semester. Support decisions of other TAMS departments and directors.
Plan and prepare for TAMS Summer activities: Preparing and implementing TAMS Summer Orientation, Supervising Summer RA staff, engaging with TAMS Summer Research Students and TAMS Summer School Students.
Supervision of Full Time Desk Staff. Operations guidance, disseminating changes in policy, time approvals, performance evaluations
RA Programming: Support the programming performed by each RA, House and the student groups. Maintain the RA Programming budget as given by UNT Housing. Attend at least 1 program sponsored by each of the 6 Houses each semester. Attend at least 2 major programs sponsored by the student groups each semester. Provide supervision as needed at programs.
Advising: Advise assigned student organizations, develop the officers representing those organizations and programs. Attend the executive officer meetings of the organizations and assist the group in setting goals.
Hall Director On Call: follow all TAMS emergency procedures and protocol. Respond to emergency situations promptly and appropriately, oversee security of the building (locks and alarms) and conduct fire and tornado drills. Additionally, make appropriate referrals to counseling and academic staff keeping the Student Life team informed of student issues.
Roommates: conduct roommate matching, pairing, and assignments, disseminate roommate information, arrange for room change days (once per semester), and mediate roommate conflicts either directly or through the RA staff.
Manage aspects of maintenance and operations concerning McConnell Hall. (Building) Serve as the building representative. Track ongoing maintenance concerns and work orders. Recommend and coordinate renovation projects. Serve as liaison with custodial staff and Housing Director of MO. Supervise RA assigned to do routine maintenance tasks. Oversee RA completion of routine safety checks of rooms.
Purchasing: Taking a share of Student Club Shopping trips, solely responsible for RA programming supplies purchasing, and appropriate use and reconciliation of UNT Purchasing Card.
Student Rapport: Be current and up to date with the student body Get to know at least 75 of the residents in each class. Attend as many student organization programs as possible. Solicit and respond to student concerns. Create or submit nominations for awards for students. Participate in community building activities with the student body.
Interact appropriately with all parents. Notify parents about staff concerns about individual students giving a good public appearance about TAMS. No more than two complaints by parents by semester.
Driving: taking a share of driving schedule for student events; volunteering on occasion (once a semester) to take a overnight trip as a driver and chaperone