Residence Hall Director

Position Details Position Title: Residence Hall Director Position Type: Staff Location: Moorhead Employment Type: Hourly Non-Exempt Benefit Eligible: Yes General Employment Period: Third week of July to third week of May (on-campus housing provided year-round) General Work Schedule (days of week): Monday - Friday, some weekends General shift hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, some evenings Job Summary: The core focus of this role is to cultivate a sense of belonging and foster a warm atmosphere of hospitality within the residence hall community. Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations, nurturing a welcoming environment conducive to student growth, and ensuring the recruitment, training, and supervision of student staff members. This role also serves as the primary administrator for student conduct matters, manages administrative tasks related to hall operations, and actively supports student learning through the Residence Life curricular approach. About the Role The core focus of this role is to cultivate a sense of belonging and foster a warm atmosphere of hospitality within the residence hall community. Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations, nurturing a welcoming environment conducive to student growth, and ensuring the recruitment, training, and supervision of student staff members. This role also serves as the primary administrator for student conduct matters, manages administrative tasks related to hall operations, and actively supports student learning through the Residence Life curricular approach. What You'll Do Support the mission and vision of Concordia College and demonstrate the competencies as defined for this position. Student Staff Supervision (30%) Provide initial and ongoing training for staff Hold weekly staff meetings Meet individually with student staff for the purpose of supervision, support, and information sharing Provide on-going feedback Residential Curriculum (15%) Utilize various educational strategies to meet the departmental student learning goals Support student staff in their work with the Residential Curriculum Work with the Assistant Director to assess and review the various components of the Residential Curriculum Community Building (15%) Advise in-hall student leadership opportunities Promote a positive hall environment (socially and environmentally) Provide all students a sense of belonging, regardless of their identity or background Student Support and Emergency Response (10%) Assist with resident conflict resolution Respond to emergency or crisis situations Meet individually with students who need support and/or referrals to campus resources On a rotational basis, serve as a departmental on-call staff member Student Conduct (10%) Train student staff to enforce college policies Meet with students who are involved in policy violations Use Restorative Justice practices, when appropriate, in adjudicating student conduct Work closely with Director of Student Conduct Manage administrative tasks and procedures related to hall operations (10%) Complete maintenance work orders, duty logs, fire alarm reports and other necessary forms Manage hall budget and student reimbursement requests Administer room change protocol and submit appropriate paperworkAssist with resident check-in and check-out during openings and closings as well as breaks Participate in Departmental and Campus-Wide Initiatives (10%) The individual in this role is required to reside in an on-campus apartment, which will be provided at no cost. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Familiarity with the residential college environment Commitment to support students from underserved backgrounds Preferred Qualifications: Previous Residence Life Experience Demonstrated ability to support students from underserved backgrounds Benefits Concordia College is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package: Health Insurance Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Preventative Chiropractic Program Retirement Plan Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only) Life Insurance (full-time only) 13 Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year's MN Paid Family and Medical Leave Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc. Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MATbus rides Salary – $16.98 per hour + Year-round on-campus housing provided at no cost The final salary will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, and alignment with the position's requirements. Other considerations may include internal equity and market conditions. Employment Contingencies Background Check Posting Dates Position Opening Date: 7/13/2026 Open Until Filled: Yes Screening Begins: 8/3/2026 Nondiscrimination Statement Concordia College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status. The College is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Inquiries regarding this policy may be directed to the Office of Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr