Residence Hall Director

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Residence Hall Director is responsible for the management of assigned residence halls, including coordinating daily operations, supervising student staff, and implementing educational programming. This role also involves enforcing student conduct codes, serving in an on-call capacity for campus housing emergencies, and performing various administrative duties and special projects. The position requires creating a residential environment that promotes belonging and encourages residents to utilize campus resources, and serving as a Campus Security Authority.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization.
A Valid Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in higher education administration, counseling, communications, or other related field
Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with educational program development, learning outcomes, and assessment
Demonstrated experience with crisis management
Demonstrated proficiency with computers and basic software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Experience using Maxient software
Demonstrated planning, time management, and organizational skills
Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written)
Demonstrated interpersonal skills
Ability to lead a team and work cooperatively with team members
Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a multifaceted environment

Responsibilities

Manage assigned residence halls, including daily operations, access, maintenance, and student concerns.
Recruit, train, and supervise Resident Assistants and/or Graduate Assistants, providing continuing education programming.
Schedule on-call staff for the building.
Collaborate with internal units for residence hall opening/closing and intersession periods.
Assist with room reassignments, transfers, condition forms, damage control, and occupancy verification.
Conduct facility inspections and coordinate with maintenance and operations teams.
Maintain, disseminate, and enforce residence hall policies and procedures.
Implement crisis management and emergency procedures, including fire, mental health, and medical services.
Educate residents on campus emergency procedures.
Maintain communication with residents regarding their needs and build rapport.
Ensure compliance with departmental and University policies.
Collaborate with area desk staff for resident access, mail delivery, and common space organization.
Serve as the primary point of contact for residents and their family members.
Create a residential environment that promotes belonging and encourages campus resource utilization.
Serve as a Campus Security Authority.
Develop and implement educational programming within assigned residence halls.
Develop a strategic schedule of events aligned with department mission and initiatives.
Develop and implement educational and community programs promoting academic excellence and student success.
Manage and coordinate Living Learning Communities, including stakeholder meetings.
Assist with evaluating program efficacy, student learning outcomes, and engagement, generating reports.
Assist with the recruitment and retention of residents in Living Learning Communities.
Advise student leaders involved with Area Government.
Monitor the budget for educational and community programming.
Manage and implement the plan for effective area communications.
Assist with enforcing and coordinating Student Honor Code & Student Conduct Code.
Collaborate with Conduct and Community Standards on student conduct programs.
Respond to and mediate student and community concerns.
Review incident reports within the community or involving residents.
Serve as a hearing officer for conduct cases using a restorative action approach.
Ensure student staff follow appropriate reporting processes for conduct violations.
Serve in an after-hours on-call rotation to respond to emergencies and crisis situations.
Provide emergency management direction, support, and follow-up.
Complete administrative tasks such as readiness checks, logs/reports, and requests.
Act as a liaison to university resources in emergency situations.
Develop reports, handle special projects, and perform other duties as assigned.
Serve on departmental, Division of Student Life, or University of Florida committees.
Operate state vehicles.