Residence Hall Director

Residence Hall DirectorThe Residence Hall Director is a full-time, 12-month, live-in professional staff position and reports to the Associate Director of Housing and Residence Life. The Residence Hall Director oversees the community building and administrative management of a residence hall housing up to 225-350 students. The main responsibilities of the position include student leader supervision and development, community and education development, student well-being and conduct, and administration management.The responsibilities will require Residence Hall Directors to work evenings and some weekends to meet the needs of the department, and to maximize our effectiveness in working with students.Key Job ResponsibilitiesReceives and responds to crisis and student conduct situations according to established policies and proceduresPlans, implements, and evaluates student programs and initiatives for residence lifeServes as a main point of contact for resident support providing mediation and resolution of personal and facility issuesMay supervise the day-to-day activities of students and/or professional staff and assist with the personnel management allocation plan including hiring, training, supervision, and evaluationDepartmentHousing and Residence LifeCompensationBase salary is $43,888 for a 12-month appointment with the possibility of additional compensation based on qualifications and experience.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree with a minimum of 2-3 years of significant student leadership experience in residence halls on a college campusDemonstrated supervision skills and/or experienceExperience working with diverse groupsDemonstrated administrative skills including an ability to manage multiple prioritiesDemonstrated proficiency of communication skills, including verbal, written, and interpersonalPreferred Qualifications· Master's degree in area of student personnel, education, counseling or related areas· Experience with the student conduct / judicial processes· Strong decision-making skills and the ability to work autonomously· Demonstrated experience working with crisis response· Demonstrated ability to advise student groups· Demonstrated experience in academic support· Knowledge of assessment principles within higher education· Previous residence hall or related experience· Demonstrated experience in community developmentTerms of EmploymentThis is an academic staff annual appointment.Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.How to ApplyTO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 01/31/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee until the position is filled. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience- Resume(Official Transcripts may be required of finalist)Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to supply five (5) professional references/two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors.) Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.Contact InformationFor additional information regarding the position, please call or email:Jules Narlock, Position Contact, Search and Screen CommitteeEmail: View email address on click.appcast.io: 715-346-2471If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:Human ResourcesEmail: View email address on click.appcast.io: View phone number on click.appcast.io