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Posting Number: 2022281
Location: San Marcos
Department: Dept of Housing
and Residential Life
Recruitment Type: Open to All
Job Type: Full-Time
Monthly Salary: $3,500.00
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet
these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Post bachelor
experience in Student Affairs. - Served in a defined leadership role in one or more of the following: residence life, student
activities and organizations, student government, or orientation and first year programs.
Preferred
Qualifications
- Masters degree in Student Personnel or related field.
- Previous experience in building
management. - Previous experience in staff supervision.
- Previous experience in crisis management and/or
emergency response. - Previous experience with community engagement/development activities.
- Previous
experience with student support or retention initiatives.
Job Description
Residence Hall
Directors (RD) provide critically important services to students living within our residential communities. The Residence Hall Director
position is a full-time, live-in role that has primary responsibility for managing the daily operations of one or more of our residence
halls on campus. The successful RD at Texas State is responsible for building a strong community, supporting the staff that they supervise,
and generating meaningful opportunities for students to become connected to campus through intentional interactions and connections. Key
functions of the position include building management, supervision, community engagement, crisis management, student support, and serving as
an active member of the department. This position will report directly to an Assistant Director of Residential Life and Education.
Individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the job that includes accessing all areas of residential buildings on a regular
basis and periodically accessing other campus areas.
In some cases, the use of stairs is the only way to access certain
areas. In instances of emergencies, the RD must be able to respond in a timely manner appropriate to the situation. The RD is frequently
required to utilize the computer and phone. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential
functions of the job.
Job Duties
Building Management
- Serve as the primary point of
contact for all departmental paperwork and processes for their assigned residential community. - Assume primary
responsibilities for opening, closing, budget management, occupancy management, facilities, and desk operations within their
community. - Maintain essential office records as outlined by Texas State University.
- Provide a quality in community
experience by providing accurate information and fostering positive relationships with all constituents.
Supervision
- Provide day-to-day supervision and support of a staff of Resident Assistants and desk
assistant within their assigned community. - Management of staff meetings, one-on-one meetings, and other interactions with
staff to provide maximum support and direction to execute community goals. - Participate in selection and training efforts for
all staff members.
Community Engagement
- Serve as the primary individual responsible for
building a community designed to engage students in connecting with each other and to the larger institution with the goal of increasing
student retention and sense of belonging at Texas State - Direct, assess and execute community development and engagement activities
in line with departmental directive and programs. - Serve as an advisor for Hall Council in the development of community
initiatives and student leadership. - Work with assigned Living-Learning communities.
- Support and implement
programming designed to advance departmental, divisional, and institutional goals. - Serve as a conduct officer to address
behavioral concerns within assigned community. - Serve as a conduct officer to address behavioral concerns within
assigned community.
Crisis Management and Student Support
- Serve as a member of the
departmental on-call rotation. - Actively engage with and seek to resolve issues for students of concern to ensure their
support. - Desire to serve as an active resource for students in their community.
- Consistently be responsive to the
needs of assigned community in relation to community trends, student needs, and emergency response. - Serve as a
referral agent for students to resources across the institution.
Departmental Responsibilities
- Actively participate in departmental programs and projects designed to support the mission and goals of the department, division and
institution. - Participate actively as a member of the Division of Student Affairs.
- Serve as a positive
role model for students and staff. - Other duties as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job
description.
Additional Information to Applicants
This is a talent pool for Residence Hall Director
positions. Please submit your application to this posting for consideration. Application review date: 9/6/2022.
Job Open
Date: 02/17/2022
Open Until Filled: Yes
Posting Notices
YOU WILL BE REQUIRED
TO ELECTRONICALLY ATTACH A RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO YOUR APPLICATION. , YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO ELECTRONICALLY ATTACH A LIST OF
REFERENCES.
Legal and Required Notices
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically
underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly
encouraged to apply.
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Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and
verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment
eligibility verifications.
Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not
be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.
Texas State University is a member of the
Texas State University System. Texas State University is an EOE.
Texas State is committed to increasing the number of women and
minorities in administrative and professional positions.
Why work @ Texas State?
* Amazing health insurance:
various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium
and 50% for your dependents!
* Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
* Excellent work life balance
resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
* Great training and development
opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational
support programs.
* An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
* Retirement peace of
mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State
Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.
