Residence Hall Director

Baylor Careers • Waco, TX

105d • $52,500

About The Position

The Residence Hall Director (RHD) is responsible for ensuring student learning, faith development, cultural humility, and self-advocacy are outcomes of the on-campus residential experience. The RHD must have a demonstrated Christian faith and show a commitment to collaboration with faculty, an appreciation of human diversity, and an enthusiasm for investing in college students. The RHD reports to one of three Assistant Directors for Resident Learning in the office of Campus Living & Learning.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and three years of relevant work experience are required.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred in College Student Personnel, Higher Education/Student Affairs or related field.
• Full-time or graduate residence life experience.
• Experience being on-call for crisis and emergency response.
• Advising residence hall organizations.
• Living on campus in a graduate or professional position.
• An enthusiasm for integrating faith and learning.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate 5-17 undergraduate students (Community Leaders and Community Leader Mentors).
• Co-supervise a Truett Seminary graduate student serving as a part-time Resident Chaplain (RC) in the residence hall.
• Support and assist in hiring processes for graduate students and full-time staff.
• Establish an authentic Christian community that supports academic excellence, spiritual growth, cultural humility, self-advocacy, and an appreciation for doing life together.
• Recruit and advise an in-hall student leadership organization, including leadership development, program planning, and budget oversight.
• Coordinate and provide support for the Living Learning Programs and faculty involvement.
• Engage residents in the greater Baylor University community through utilization of campus facilities, participation in campus events, and promotion of campus activities.
• Develop meaningful relationships with students and maintain a high degree of visibility and availability in the residence hall.
• Respond to student behavioral concerns and incidents in the halls.
• Implement departmental learning outcomes through intentional conversations and programming within the residence hall.
• Act as liaison with academic partners and Living-Learning Programs.
• Participate in an on-call rotation throughout the calendar year to respond to incidents and emergencies.
• Manage a residence hall front desk, including the supervision of student and/or professional staff.
• Manage office supply, minor equipment, and community development budgets for the residence hall.
• Participate in admissions events and programs.
• Learn and use technology platforms, including Microsoft Office Suite, Persona, CSGold, CBORD, StarRez, Maxient, and other departmental website applications.
• Conduct openings, closings, and mid-semester inspections.
• Collaborate with campus partners to sustain and improve residence hall environments.
• Serve on Campus Living & Learning and Student Life committees as well as special projects.
• Use professional development funds to engage in opportunities such as reading or writing for professional publications.
• Attend Student Life and University professional development opportunities.
• Participate in annual departmental professional staff trainings.

Benefits

• Starting annual salary is $52,500.00.
• Annual professional development funds.
• Excellent university benefits that start on the first date of employment.
• Tuition remission for some academic programs after completing one year of continuous full-time service.
• A furnished apartment including cable, internet, and access to a washer and dryer.
• Block of 170 meals per semester.
• Free use of the campus recreation facility.
• Laptop and smart phone with unlimited data.
• Free parking and reserved parking spots for employee and spouse.
• Free admission to athletic events with the exception of football.
• Pet dog agreement available for those interested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree