Residence Hall Director

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Residence Hall Director is responsible for the management of assigned residence halls, including coordinating daily workflow and administrative tasks related to operations such as access, maintenance, building services, inspections, and student concerns. This role involves recruiting, training, and supervising student staff (Resident Assistants and/or Graduate Assistants), developing educational programming, and enforcing policies and procedures. The Director also serves as a primary point of contact for residents and their families, manages conduct cases, and participates in an on-call rotation for campus housing emergencies. Additionally, the position may involve serving on committees, handling special projects, and operating state vehicles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization.
• 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, administrative tasks, access control, maintenance requests, and general inspections.
• Recruit, train, and supervise Resident Assistants and/or Graduate Assistants, providing continuing education and scheduling on-call staff.
• 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 Building Services, Maintenance, and Operations teams to ensure safe and secure spaces.
• Maintain, disseminate, and enforce policies, procedures, and guidelines for Residence Halls, ensuring student staff compliance.
• Implement crisis management and emergency procedures, including fire, mental health, and medical services.
• Educate residents on campus emergency procedures, such as evacuation and fire alarm protocols.
• Communicate with residents to understand their needs, build rapport, and promote a sense of belonging.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with departmental and University policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with area desk staff for resident access, mail delivery, and organized common spaces.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for residents and their family members.
• Create a residential environment that promotes belonging and encourages the use of campus resources.
• Serve as a Campus Security Authority.
• Develop and implement educational programming within assigned residence halls, aligning with department mission and supporting holistic development.
• Develop and implement educational and community programs that promote academic excellence, student success, and a shared sense of community.
• Manage and coordinate Living Learning Communities, including regular meetings with stakeholders.
• Assist with evaluating program efficacy, student learning outcomes, and engagement, generating reports and recommendations.
• 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, ensuring alignment with department mission and values.
• Assist with enforcing and coordinating Student Honor Code & Student Conduct Code.
• Respond to and mediate student and community concerns, including roommate conflicts, behavior issues, facilities concerns, and conduct violations.
• Review incident reports within the community or involving residents.
• Serve as a hearing officer for conduct cases, utilizing a restorative action approach.
• Ensure student staff follow appropriate reporting processes for Honor Code & Conduct Code violations.
• Serve in an after-hours on-call rotation to respond to emergencies and crisis situations.
• Provide emergency management direction, support, and follow-up for staff and students.
• 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 as needed.
• Operate state vehicles.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package

What This Job Offers

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