Residence Hall Director

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12d•Onsite

About The Position

Quinnipiac University seeks a Residence Hall Director to support student success, engagement, and belonging in its residential community. This is a full-time, year-round, live-in role on the Mount Carmel campus in Hamden, Connecticut. Residence Hall Directors are student affairs professionals in the Division of Student Affairs who foster community development, support student wellness, respond to student concerns, and enhance the residential experience through leadership, mentorship, education, and crisis response. They collaborate with campus partners and oversee a residential area, exercising considerable independent judgment and supervising 7–17 paraprofessional staff members. The Director is required to reside 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, including evenings and weekends. The position requires a master's degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, or a related field, and one to three years of relevant professional or graduate-level experience. The anticipated salary range is $40,000–$50,000. Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution in Connecticut with an enrollment of 9,700 students and more than 100 degree programs. Eligible full-time faculty and staff may receive a benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, education benefits, and retirement benefits. Applicants must submit a resume, a cover letter, and contact information for three references. Employment is subject to 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 up and down stairs, conduct rounds inside and outside buildings, and respond quickly and in person to emergencies.
Submit a resume, cover letter detailing relevant experience and commitment to intentional leadership that values individuals 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 goals.
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate paraprofessional staff; establish expectations and document performance concerns.
Design and deliver staff training aligned with office guidelines.
Participate in paraprofessional 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 Affiliates initiatives, and serve as a contact and mediator for Faculty Affiliates.
Participate in the on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Uphold, 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 follow up with students needing support.
Coordinate with Facilities on 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 Housing on room condition reports, room changes, damage reporting, 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.
Pursue professional development through relevant seminars, workshops, and association events.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.