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Hall Director (Live-in, Full-time for 39 weeks)

Job Title: Hall Director (Live-in, Full-time for 39 weeks)

Department: Residence Hall Staff

Job Code: A43303

Job Category: Full Time Staff

Terms and Hours: Live-in, Full-time for 39 weeks

Salary Range: Starting salary $36,427

Job Summary: Consistent with the University's mission, the Hall Director (HD) position provides hall leadership in the University's residence halls. Hall Directors invest in the lives of students and are leaders in the hall community through presence, role modeling, and community involvement. This position has primary responsibility for the wellbeing and development of the students in the assigned residence hall. Responsibilities include supervising an assistant hall director (a graduate student) and a team of resident assistants (undergraduate students).

New HDs work full-time 39 weeks per year (late-July to late-May). In addition to full-time benefits and retirement plan, the University provides a furnished apartment within the assigned residence hall with included utilities and amenities (internet, laundry), as well as an academic-year meal plan, cell phone stipend from August-May, parking pass, and professional development.

This posting will remain open until all positions are filled. Please apply by March 15, 2025 for priority consideration.

Core Duties:

Community Development

• Resides in assigned residence hall.
• Builds a culture of community and communal responsibility within the assigned residence hall.
• Establishes rapport with residents, engages with them through daily interactions, and provides a consistent presence as a role model and information resource.
• Promotes the Holy Cross approach to residentiality where individual hall identity is promoted and celebrated within the context of the campus community.
• Supports and furthers the mission of the University by attending and supervising the development, planning, and execution of educational programming and vibrant community events within the residence hall.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of University policies and procedures, educates students, and enforces regulations.
• Partners with the pastoral resident to provide faith development guidance and support.
• Advises the coordinator/ambassador student leaders who work to support the academic connections between the hall community and University faculty.

Student Development

• Assists students with academic, social, spiritual, and personal needs or matters.
• Maintains knowledge of campus resources and referral channels available to students.
• Provides direct support to students of concern, such as students in situations of physical, emotional, or academic risk or distress.
• Mediates conflicts and resolves issues.
• Investigates incident reports and takes appropriate actions, including discipline, as needed.

Staff Development

• Supervises designated Assistant Hall Director and Resident Assistants in the assigned residence hall.
• Coordinates staff coverage schedules and establishes expectations for performance.
• Participates in hall staff training activities and holds weekly staff meetings.

Hall Operations & Administration

• Maintains regular on-call duty hours in rotation with the assistant hall director.
• Responds to and manages crisis situations through immediate action and appropriate referrals.
• Completes accurate and timely administrative reports and paperwork.
• Acts as liaison with University resources such as Facilities Services staff concerning the physical needs of the assigned residence hall.
• Oversees the stewardship of hall budget and finances.

Education & Experience:

• Required: Bachelor's Degree.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Student Affairs, Pastoral Ministry or Divinity, or a related field.
• Preferred: Relevant experience working in student affairs or student services.
• Preferred: Experience as a supervisor or peer leader.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of or ability to learn, respect, and support the structure, mission, and values of the University.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.

Posting Number: S233-2023

Number of Vacancies: Multiple

Estimated Start Date: 07/28/2025

Open Date: 01/31/2025

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Contact:
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd
Portland, Oregon
97203-5798
503.###.####
...@up.edu