Residence Hall Director

Job Description: Farmingdale State College is seeking a student-focused professional to serve as a Residence Hall Director. The Residence Hall Director (RHD) is responsible for helping facilitate a safe, comfortable, fun, inclusive and positive community in the residence halls so students may achieve their academic and personal goals. The incumbent will be responsible for the overall administration and operation of a residence hall, including, but not limited to, training and supervising student staff, coordination of programming, community development and discipline. Additional responsibilities include assisting with summer conference housing, serving on departmental committees and special assignments, helping and participating in college functions and committees. This position is a 12 month, full-time, live-in position. The Residence Hall Director serves on a Residence Life duty rotation and must be available to work occasional nights, weekends, and holidays. The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include: Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion. Interest in participating in student-centered service activities. Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners. Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree awarded by July 2026. Experience in Residence Life or a related field. Strong organizational, customer service, and problem‑solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to think creatively and implement innovative solutions. Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including experience working with a diverse student population. Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively as part of a team and independently, with a professional and accountable work ethic. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new software systems. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree. At least one year of experience in Residence Life. Experience with planning programs. Experience with student discipline and/or conflict resolution. Experience with assessment tools. Experience with tools such as Adobe Illustrator. Additional Information: This is a full-time UUP position. For the first 10 working days, beginning Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and ending Wednesday, May 27, 2026, applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale. Anticipated start date: August 3, 2026. The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans. VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr