Residence Hall Director

Macalester College • Saint Paul, MN

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Macalester College is a highly selective, private liberal arts college located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It serves approximately 2,000 undergraduates from diverse backgrounds and is known for its commitment to social justice and creating an inclusive environment. Residential Life at Macalester utilizes a student-focused, learning-centered approach to foster resident development, authentic relationships, and inclusive living communities. The department serves about 1300 students in campus housing, with first-year and sophomore students required to live on-campus. The staffing includes professional roles such as Residence Hall Directors (RHDs), Assistant Director, Associate Directors, and the Executive Director, supported by student staff including Resident Assistants, Office Assistants, and Programming Assistants. RHDs are responsible for training, coaching, and supervising undergraduate paraprofessionals (Resident Assistants) who serve as resources, educators, and community builders. The RHD staff are visible and involved members of their residential communities, working collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to provide a supportive and rewarding living environment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of student learning and development, particularly in a residential living environment.
• Strong commitment to diversity and social justice with an understanding of how to advance a culture that is welcoming and inclusive.
• Ability to utilize or learn basic office computing software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize.
• Demonstrated the ability to be flexible and work with ambiguity.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite, computer, printer, copier, scanner.
• Ability to manage a budget and properly manage purchases/receipts.
• Ability to communicate effectively to students, team, and partners.
• Ability to supervise student staff.
• Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

• Master’s preferred

Responsibilities

• Manages the daily operation of a residence hall area, including supervision of student staff members, management of facilities and hall operations, creating an inclusive community, and facilitating conflict resolution.
• Develops positive relationships with hall residents and other students through availability, counseling, and advising.
• Serves as a conduct hearing officer for residential students.
• Maintains a presence in the residence halls and on-campus during business hours, occasional evening and weekend programming, and while on-call.
• Uses knowledge of student development theory to implement educational opportunities and foster learning in the residence halls.
• Develops, implements and participates in Residential Life functions such as student staff recruitment, selection, and training.
• Serves as a member of the Macalester on-call team (crisis/emergency response) via rotating campus-wide duty coverage.
• Partners with campus colleagues to develop and facilitate social engagement and educational workshops for residential students.
• Completes other responsibilities as assigned.
• Participates as an active member of the team.
• Participates in department and college activities and supports the implementation of shared goals and initiatives.
• Provides backup support to other members of the team.

Benefits

• 10% employer contributions to the retirement plan.
• Outstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays.
• Competitive health, dental, vision, and life & disability insurance
• Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
• Tuition assistance which pays between 75% - 90% of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions.
• Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.
• Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level