Residence Hall Director, Office of Residence Life

Residence Hall Director We are pleased to invite applications for current and future Residence Hall Director opportunities at Kean University. Please note that these positions are filled on an as-needed basis. Qualified candidates may be contacted as openings become available, including potential future vacancies. Reporting to the Managing Assistant Director and Director of Residence Life and/or their designee, the Residence Hall Director (Professional Services Specialist 4) is responsible for the total operation of a residence hall or area housing approximately 250 – 1,000 residents. Primary duties include selection, supervision, training, and evaluation of student staff including Resident Assistants (RA), Desk Assistants (DA), and Community Assistants (CA).Residence Hall Directors provide developmental opportunities for residents through programming, judicial intervention, and advisement. Additional responsibilities include administrative tasks, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, supervision, enforcing University policy, discipline, participation in an on-call system, and serving on committees integral to the overall operation of the Residence Life program. The Residence Hall Director works to create an environment conducive to academic excellence and fosters personal development and a sense of community within the living environment. Due to the required duties and functions of this position and the need for accessibility in the residence halls, this position requires a flexible schedule including evening, weekend and holiday hours and on-campus residency, which will be provided by the Office of Residence Life. Travel is required as needed off campus and to other campus locations. This employee is considered essential personnel and is critical to the functioning of the University and continuation of key operations and services.