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Residence Hall Director
Milwaukee, WI
Job Description
Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) invites applications for a full-time Hall Director to join our Residence Life team. The Hall Director oversees the development, programming, and operation of two residence halls. They build an engaging, safe, and inclusive residential community where students thrive. Fosters student excellence through out-of-the classroom experiences that promote student growth. The Hall Director is responsible for resident assistant supervision, advising Hall Council, Residence Hall Association, and responding to emergency/crisis situations.
Essential Job Functions
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications
Language Skills
Mathematical Skills
Reasoning Ability
Physical Demands
Work Environment
Essential Job Functions
- Directly supervise, train, and evaluate 16 Resident Assistants.
- Oversee programming, development, and operation in assigned residence hall(s).
- Co-coordinate the recruitment and selection process of student staff members.
- Develop and facilitate student staff training sessions, staff developments, staff one on ones, and staff meetings.
- Co-Advise the student governing organization of Hall Council and Residence Hall Association.
- Plan, implement, and administer social, recreational, and educational programs and activities for the resident community with Hall Council and Residence Hall Association.
- Build relationships with residents, Residence Life staff, Maintenance, and Custodial.
- Perform in a duty coverage rotation responding to situations involving crisis management, facility issues, and counseling.
- Enforce MSOE polices, codes, regulations and confront violations.
- Adjudicate students who have violated the Student Conduct Code and create appropriate sanctions.
- Maintain accurate written and electronic files and records and submits related reports, data, and information as required.
- Assist with the opening and closing of the residence halls.
- Work closely with other departments on campus to ensure support for and accomplishment of departmental mission, strategies, and goals.
- Coordinate housing, assignments, dining, facility, linen, and security for summer programs.
- Complete administrative duties involving incident reports, conduct forms, and paperwork as needed.
- Attend weekly professional staff meeting and one on one with supervisor.
- Assist in the development, implantation, and evaluation of departmental initiatives.
- Assist in the management of Residence Life budget.
- Must maintain full time residence in the Residence Halls
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and revision of policies procedures and regulations.
- Participate in Enrollment Management events in conjunction with offices such as Admissions, Campus Life, and New Student Programs.
- Actively participate in campus committees.
Qualifications
- Baccalaureate degree in a related field is required. Master's degree in a student affairs field is strongly preferred.
- Two or more years of Residence Life and supervision experience.
- Enjoy working with students and demonstrate a commitment to help their personal and professional development.
- Commitment to continued learning by attendance at conferences and/or additional coursework is highly desired.
- At all times, display the highest standards of conduct and integrity.
- Demonstrate ability to deal effectively with students, staff, faculty, and parents.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships and function as a team player.
- Ability to create and facilitate training sessions and hall programs.
- Ability to deal simultaneously with multiple tasks.
- Ability to implement effective coping strategies to deal with stress.
- Self-motivated, and set and meet own goals, objectives and deadlines.
- Basic knowledge of computer applications.
Language Skills
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before others. Ability to effectively communicate in both written and oral form.
Mathematical Skills
- Ability to use numbers to solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is largely sedentary, the ability to move is required. The employee is occasionally required to traverse within their work area as well as other areas on campus.
Work Environment
- This job operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment, including but not limited to computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Code: 222
Job Code: 222
Job Summary
Start Date
June 1, 2021
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
Hours Vary
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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