Residence Hall Director

Residence Hall Director

South Dakota Mines is seeking a Residence Hall Director in the Residence Life office. This is a 12-month, full-time, benefited, live-on position. The Residence Hall Director (RHD) serves as a core member of the Residence Life staff and is primarily responsible for one to two residential communities and the fostering of community and belonging. The RHD fosters the interpersonal and intrapersonal growth of residential students; develops a positive and open residential community; supervises student staff; and manages main administrative functions and residential facility needs. The RHD focuses their time and effort on their students and student staff by providing resources and opportunities, crisis intervention, community standards administration, student staff training and supervision, housing occupancy support, and facilities management. This position will also work on departmental and university-wide initiatives.

A bachelor's degree is required. A degree in education, counseling, psychology, social work, business administration, communication, criminal justice, or hospitality management is preferred. At least one year of experience working in housing or with adult learners is preferred. Applications must be made online. South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Review of applications will begin May 11, 2026. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Attach a cover letter, resume, and name, mailing and email address, and phone number of three professional references.

Founded in 1885, South Dakota Mines is the premier destination for ambitious students seeking bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees in STEM fields. Our vibrant community of supportive faculty, tenacious students, and passionate alumni fosters a culture of ingenuity, collaboration, and lifelong success. Rapid City, the state's second-largest city with an MSA population of nearly 160,000, is nestled next to the beautiful Black Hills, a region boasting breathtaking scenery, hundreds of miles of trails for outdoor enthusiasts, and attractions ranging from complex cave systems to historic towns and massive monuments.

South Dakota Mines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. South Dakota Mines and the Board of Regents ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination.