Graduate Hall Director

University of West Alabama: Student Affairs: Housing and Residence Life Location University of West Alabama Open Date Feb 04, 2026 Description Under the supervision of the Director of Residence Life, the Graduate Hall Director (GHD) is a ten-month live-on member of the Residence Life staff responsible for promoting and maintaining a positive living environment. The GHD position offers experiences in leadership, supervision, advising, mediation, conduct management, crisis response, budgeting, and facilities. The GHD is responsible for the day-to-day management of a residence hall or apartment area. In addition, the GHD assists with department-wide initiatives, such as staff selection and training. The GHD has on-call responsibilities and must respond quickly to emergencies. The GHD is deemed essential staff and may be required to report to work when the University is closed for emergencies and inclement weather. The GHD position is for one academic year and is renewable for up to two (2) additional years based on job performance and continued academic progress toward degree completion. Summer housing may also be available. Responsibilities: Complete up to 29 hours per week in direct job-related functions. This includes 15 hours of office hours, plus time for staff meetings and department initiatives. The typical week will require approximately 20 hours. Train, supervise, and evaluate Resident Assistants. Coordinate programming and community development efforts within the hall and manage the programming budget for the residence hall. Serve as a hearing officer, making appropriate disciplinary referrals as needed. Participate in the emergency on-call rotation within Housing & Residence Life and respond to and resolve emergency and non-emergency situations. Provide crisis intervention, conflict mediation, academic and general counseling, and resource referrals for residents and Resident Assistants. Develop a positive working relationship with the custodial and maintenance staff to support cleaning and repairs in the residence hall. Coordinate at least one department-wide function (RA training, Room Selection, etc.). Other related duties as assigned. Compensation: Furnished apartment with cable, internet, and all other utilities included. A scholarship equal to the cost of tuition for 6 credit hours plus the Tiger One fee each semester (Fall and Spring). Meal plan while classes are in session. Reserved parking space on campus; GHD is responsible for registering, paying for, and obtaining a parking decal to park on campus in order to use the reserved parking space. Qualifications Required: An earned Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university. Undergraduate UWA students in their last semester of college with significant experience in housing and residence life will also be considered. Admitted as a graduate student and enrolled as a graduate student in at least two classes for a full academic term (Fall or Spring) or one class per online term (Fall 1, Fall 2, Spring 1, Spring 2). Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and the desire to work with students, both individually and in groups. Preferred: Prior experience as a Resident Assistant, or related position. Experience coordinating and/or presenting training workshops. Crisis response experience. Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong written and verbal skills, with an attention to detail and superior organizational skills. Must live in the assigned residence hall apartment. Ability to hear and speak clearly and concisely, both face-to-face and on the phone. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and distance vision. Ability to manage time effectively, set priorities, resolve problems independently, and make decisions. Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands to feel, reach with hands and arms, smell, and lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds. Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds. Some accommodations are possible, but the GHD must be able to climb stairs to access residence hall rooms in buildings without elevators. Application Instructions Before hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including information obtained from social media and other internet sources. To Apply: When you select "Apply Now," you will be prompted to provide the following: A current resume or CV. Transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for application. Official transcripts must be submitted immediately upon employment. Email and phone number of three professional references. Reference letters may be requested later. Application Process This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conductthis search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossieraccount and can send all application materials, includingconfidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. 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