Job Title:

Residence Hall Director (Multiple Openings) 

 Kent State, Kent, OH

Salary:

Basic Function:

To enhance student learning and academic success through the creation of a community environment that supports the overall development of students; to oversee the daily operation of a multi-unit or large single unit residence hall. Reports to Assistant Director for Residential Communities or designated supervisor.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Train, supervise, and evaluate paraprofessional staff and a Graduate Assistant.

Assist and advise students in matters related to academic support, crisis intervention, referral, programming, discipline, routine conflicts, personal development, and leadership opportunities.

Advise the hall council including matters of budget, policy, and programming.

Implement a variety of initiatives and activities that address the needs of students in a diverse living-learning environment.

Provide on-going training and staff professional development for student staff.

Assist with the advising and teaching of an undergraduate leadership course.

Participate in and attend student staff training programs, selection processes and other programs sponsored by the residential community area and/or department.

Support, implement, enforce, and interpret University policies and procedures.

Assist with recruitment and retention presentations and programs for current and prospective students and parents.

Maintain office hours and on-call coverage to provide assistance to students and staff.

Assume leadership and/or participate on departmental committees and task forces.

Attend required residential community meetings, training, and professional development programs.

Regularly attend and participate in professional development opportunities in the form of conferences, regional meetings, trainings and events.

Initiate, support, and collaborate in the creation and ongoing administration of living-learning programs and other academic initiatives.

Coordinate and supervise timely completion of all appropriate paperwork and reports including, but not limited to student conduct processes, academic initiatives, programming paperwork, room condition reports, weekly reports, no-show information, staffing changes, and room/hall changes.

Fulfill all responsibilities associated with the opening and closing of the residence hall in accordance with outlined or communicated procedures and instructions.

Assist with establishing goals and priorities for the Department of Residence Services.

Fulfill responsibilities for collateral assignments as outlined by supervisors throughout the year and during break periods (e.g., assistance with other offices, preparation for fall and winter training and various recruitment efforts).

Provide coordination of the following over the summer: conferences, Destination Kent State (new student orientation), break housing, as well as preparing for the year.

Serve as the communication link with students and other areas of the department and university.

Assume additional responsibilities and perform special tasks as assigned. Examples include: admissions events, large educational programs, service programs, etc.

Perform related duties as assigned. 

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

License/Certification:

None. 

Knowledge Of:

Personal computer applications

Budget principles

Student development

Residential Curriculum

Skill In:

Written and interpersonal communication and public speaking *

Student advising and interviewing

Crisis management

Interpersonal, customer service, and conflict management. Must demonstrate a keen customer service orientation to collaborate with students, families faculty, staff, and outside constituents in the planning and execution of processes

Organization to complete tasks and projects in a timely manner

Effective listening and ascertaining the needs of customers

Microsoft applications (word, excel) and database computer programs

Business English (clear, concise, consistent messaging to multiple parties)

Ability To:

Manage people and projects

Set priorities and work independently to accomplish department goals

Work with a diverse student population *

Assist in developing educational and social programs

Apply and interpret policies and procedures

Foster collaborative working relationships with other university and community departments *

Learn and utilize varying technologies.

Work non-traditional hours

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None. 

Working Schedule:

 Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM; evenings and weekends 

Additional Information:

Anticipated start date, July 1, 2025

Multiple Vacancies 

Interviewing on a rolling basis

Conferred master's degree by start of employment 

Cell phone stipend 

Meal plan provided

Two-bedroom furnished or unfurnished apartment 

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.