Job Information
Old Dominion University RESIDENCE HALL DIRECTOR in Norfolk, Virginia
Posting Details
Job Title RESIDENCE HALL DIRECTOR
Department STUDENT HOUSING
Position Number GP206A
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The Residence Hall Director ( RHD ) is responsible for the overall management of a residential complex ranging from 400 to 700 residential students. Working with a diverse student population, the Residence Hall Director promotes student success through engagement and academic support. Coordinates the administrative functions of a residence hall community, which include: facility management, maintenance, record keeping and student conduct. The Residence Hall Director participates in a duty rotation with other housing personnel to ensure 24 hour coverage of University Housing, including holidays and school closures that are planned & unplanned. The position is designated “essential personnel” for emergency closings.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum Qualifications
Masters Degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel, Counseling or related field. Or, a Bachelor’s degree with work experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel, Counseling or related field is required.
Working knowledge of student learning theory and development outcomes.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong administrative and computer skills, including email, word processing, spreadsheet and presentations.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a diverse institutional setting and a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion among others.
Demonstrated ability to build teams and work collaboratively.
Some experience working within residence life and/or student leadership role.
Some experience working within student life.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of residential curricula and/or housing based academic initiatives.
Strong customer service skills
Some experience supervising student staff members
Some experience working with living-learning communities, themed housing programs, and/or special interest housing
Some experience with responding to and providing support to students in crisis
Working full-time post-graduate experience within a residential housing program.
Conditions of Employment
Job Open Date 10/31/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Review Date 11/25/2024
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Contact Information for Professional References
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Supplemental Questions
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