Residence Hall Director
Date Posted: December 23, 2011
Southern Connecticut State University invites applications for Residence Hall Director positions within the Office of Residence Life. The Residence Life program at SCSU provides housing for 2,700 undergraduate and graduate students in residence halls, suites, and apartments. The Residence Life program is a key unit within a comprehensive Division of Student Affairs. Residence Hall Directors have the opportunity to participate and provide leadership in the institution's commitment to the strategic and enrollment management plans.
The University
Southern Connecticut State University is one of four institutions in the Connecticut State University System. It enrolls more than 12,000 students in 46 undergraduate and 40 graduate degree programs, offering bachelors and masters degrees, as well as a sixth-year diploma in education and the doctoral degree in Educational Leadership. Southern is the leading graduate education institution in the System, produces the largest number of graduates in the areas of Education, Health/Life Sciences, and Social/Public Services, and is the second largest university in the state. Located in New Haven, an historic city, rich in art, culture, and tradition the university values and celebrates diversity, makes significant contributions to the economic and intellectual vitality of the region and provides access to those who demonstrate potential and motivation.
Position Summary
The Residence Hall Director is a full-time, twelve-month, live-in position. Responsible for supervision of undergraduate Community Coordinators/Advisors and Student Desk Staff, coordination and development of a residence hall community, facilitation of student development, response to student concerns, administrative and facility management, and participation in department initiatives and campus life. The position requires an ability to promote student academic success; provide leadership for positively managing a diverse student community; and applying student development responses to residence hall community development, student concerns, staff supervision, student organization advising, and educational & social programming. The full position description is available at: http://www.southernct.edu/residencelife
Position Qualifications
A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree in Student Personnel, Student Affairs, or Higher Education is preferred. A minimum of one year of successful experiences supervising university residence hall undergraduate staff is required. Experience developing residence hall communities, providing educational and personal support for students, responding to student concerns and behaviors, advising student organizations, facility and administrative management, and participation in department initiatives and campus life is preferred. The position requires excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and problem solving skills. Individuals who are able to work in a continuously changing organization and are highly motivated are best suited for this position. These qualifications may be waived for individuals with appropriate alternate experience.
Application Process
For full consideration applicants must submit: 1) a letter of application, 2) a current resume, and 3) the names, titles, and contact information for at least three professional references. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Submit materials to: Hall Director Search Committee, 320 Fitch Street, Schwartz Hall, New Haven, CT. 06515. Electronic submissions may be made to: reslife@southernct.edu.
Salary Range $39,681-$54,144 (based on education and experience)
SCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
