Hall Director

Residence Hall Directors (RD) are live-on professional staff members with administrative responsibility for one to two residence halls.

This responsibility includes informal counseling and co-curricular education of residential students, supervision of a staff of resident assistants, and oversight of facilities needs. Successful applicants will have academic interests and experiences that include residential education, leadership development, a commitment to diversity, civic and social engagement, and an understanding of the needs of students transitioning to college, especially first-year and transfer students.

We value colleagues who will be educators outside the classroom, who demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a commitment to academic excellence. By working collaboratively with colleagues both within and beyond housing and residence life, and student affairs, RDs help residents foster leadership skills, develop critical reasoning skills, and practice ethical decision-making.

This position requires flexibility of work hours, including some evening and weekend work. As live-on professionals, RDs are considered "mandatory university personnel," and must have skills in crisis management. Each RD participates in a night and weekend duty schedule, requiring periodic overnight monitoring of a duty phone, the ability to respond to emergency situations, and other related residential duties.

This position may include a furnished apartment with utilities.

The primary purpose of the Housing and Residence Life department is to provide housing accommodations and a certain quality of life for over 5900 students. To provide living accommodations that are clean, safe, healthy, and comfortable while enhancing a certain quality of life, which supports the academic mission of North Carolina A&T State University. The Residence Life program is designed to provide an environment that supports students in their academic pursuits, encourages interpersonal development, and offers opportunities for individual growth and challenge. To provide a quality of life for on-campus students through a clean, safe, educational environment. Responsible for the overall leadership and management of all residence halls, the assignments of rooms, occupancy status of halls, housekeeping needs, maintenance concerns, and budgets, including operating and programming.

Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree is required.
Qualified applicants will have strong written and oral communication skills. Qualified applicants will display the ability to foster diverse and inclusive relationships as well as a high degree of cultural sensitivity.
The ability to manage a variety of projects and responsibilities.
Experience in diverse populations.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
The ability to work both independently and collaboratively is a must.

Master's Degree. Preference will go to candidates with professional or paraprofessional experience in residence life or commensurate experience in student affairs.
Provide leadership, oversight, and direction to direct reports to assure goals, programs, activities, and personnel practices are consistent with and contribute to the institution's goals and core values.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more: