Residence Hall Director
St. Cloud, MN 
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Classification Title MSUAASF Range B
Working Title Residence Hall Director
Hire Type Staff
Division Division of Student Affairs
Department Residential Life
Unit Residential Life
Location SCSU Main Campus, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud MN 56301
FLSA Non-Exempt
Full/Part Time Full Time
FTE 1.0
Employment Condition Limited
Work Shift Typically 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, some evenings may be required
Work Schedule/Hours/Days
Typically Monday-Friday, some weekends may be required
Posting Details
Learn more about the and the .

The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State's commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU's strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the . SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the .

Position is Open Until Filled, applicant review will begin on April 10, 2024.
Salary Minimum $37,943
Salary Maximum $76,732
Salary Type Annual
Bargaining Unit/Plan 211, MSUAASF
Job Description
The Residence Hall Director (RHD) serves an important leadership role in facilitating student engagement, support and community development within a residential living environment. RHDs help ensure that all students have a safe, respectful and inclusive environment to live and learn. The RHD position is a full-time, live-in role that has primary operations for managing the daily operations of one or more of our residence halls on campus. Responsibilities include: supervising and training of undergraduate staff, implementing the Residential Learning Curriculum, advising residence hall community council, and facilitating residence hall student conduct. In addition, RHDs facilitate residential students' personal, interpersonal and intellectual growth and development.

Responsibilities
  • Effectively implement the Residential Learning Curriculum within the residence hall, creating a safe, respectful and inclusive environment that supports student engagement, academic success, and health and wellbeing.
  • Responsible for daily management of the residence hall community, assessing and identifying both individual and community needs and taking action to meet needs by providing ongoing education, making appropriate referrals and resolving conflict.
  • Train, lead, select and evaluate undergraduate and graduate level student staff. Clearly communicate roles and expectations for meeting identified student engagement outcomes. Assess preparedness of Community Advisors (CAs) to administer responsibilities and provide ongoing support and training as needed.
  • Advise community council and administer student leadership development initiatives and efforts. Build effective advising and mentoring relationships with students in the community. Be active and visible in support of student initiatives in the residence halls as well as within the Department of Residential Life and the Division of Student Affairs.
  • Participate in the on-call duty schedule for the Residential Life Department, facilitating appropriate emergency response, addressing student crisis situations and serve as a student conduct hearing officer for low level policy violations/situations.
  • Demonstrate administrative and fiscal responsibility for allocated resources and budgets.
  • Additional duties as assigned by the Office of Residence Life leadership team, the Dean of Students or the Vice President of Student Affairs to meet department, division and university needs.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Two years of experience in a higher education setting, or other directly related experience
  • Must have experience working with diverse groups and individuals
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply student development theory
  • Ability to demonstrate discreet judgment and confidentiality
  • Leadership development skills and ability to practice and teach shared leadership
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work within a team and motivate others
  • Effective organization skills
  • Computer proficiency in word processing, database management and utilization of social media platforms
  • Must be able to live on-campus
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration or related field
  • Prior residence life live-in experience
Other Requirements
About
Founded in 1869, St. Cloud State is an award-winning regional public university and proud member of the Minnesota State Universities & Colleges system. The 100-acre campus is about an hour northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul, along the oak-crowned west bank of the Mississippi River. St. Cloud State students prepare for life, work and citizenship by exploring the world around them and making it better. St. Cloud State employees value active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability, and global and cultural understanding. These commitments complement more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, 60 graduate programs and 250 student clubs and organizations. St. Cloud State began as a normal school in 1869 and became St. Cloud State Teachers College in 1921. Bachelor's degrees were first offered in 1925. Master's degrees debuted in 1957. In 1975, the institution became St. Cloud State University. In recent years, the University added applied doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration and Educational Administration and Leadership. A diverse mix of students from Midwestern towns and U.S. metropolitan areas are learning alongside more than 1,000 international students from about 80 nations.

Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found at:
Benefits Info
Why Work For Us:

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 24-00033
Number of Vacancies 1
Re-posting No
Desired Start Date 07/08/2024
Position End Date (if temporary) 06/30/2029
Open Date 03/27/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Accept Applications Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Posting Contact Kevin McDonnell, Search Committee Chair, Associate Director, 320.308.4052, kevin.mcdonnell@stcloudstate.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBT, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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