Residence Hall Director

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is a 12 month, benefits eligible position. Blinn College pays 100% of health insurance for full time employees, 50% for dependents, and two times your annual salary in life insurance benefits. Optional coverage’s can begin on your first active duty date. If you would like to review insurance benefits in advance, you can access the New Employee Benefits Guide online, http://www.ers.texas.gov/PDFs/NEBG-HE.pdf
Leave time includes 96 hours vacation, 40 hours discretionary and 16 hours personal each year and 8 hours sick each month. Paid leave for college designated holiday’s, spring break, thanksgiving and Christmas break (approx. 25 days per year)

Posting Details

VEVRRA Federal Contractor – Priority referral protected veterans requested.

Position Information

Requisition Number	2023117P
Position Title	Residence Hall Director
Salary Range	$37,440 yr
DBM Rating	B23
Job Type	Full Time
Job Category	Professional/Staff
Anticipated Start Date	01/02/2024
Campus	Brenham
Application Deadline
Extended Open Deadline
FLSA	Exempt
Security Sensitive?	Yes
Work Hours	10am - 7pm, Monday-Friday. Will require some evening and weekend hours

Position Summary Information

Objective	Residence Hall Directors (RHD) are responsible for creating and maintaining a healthy living-learning environment and for assuring the quality of life and providing administrative leadership to assigned residence hall(s). Utilizing core competencies and best practices they help to create a positive student experience through engagement and community development. They serve as leaders and role models in student staff supervision, administration, interpersonal communication, management, and program development in a supportive environment focusing on student development and retention
Required Quals Summary	1. Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. 2. Previous experience working in Housing and Residence Life at a professional or para-professional level. 3. This is a live-in position, must reside in the residence hall assigned to your supervision in order to respond to the needs of the department 24 hours per day. 4. Must reside in apartment provided in a residence hall. 5. The individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities, and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Special Notes To Applicants	This is a 12 month, benefits eligible position. Blinn College pays 100% of health insurance for full time employees, 50% for dependents, and two times your annual salary in life insurance benefits. Optional coverage’s can begin on your first active duty date. If you would like to review insurance benefits in advance, you can access the New Employee Benefits Guide online, http://www.ers.texas.gov/PDFs/NEBG-HE.pdf Leave time includes 96 hours vacation, 40 hours discretionary and 16 hours personal each year and 8 hours sick each month. Paid leave for college designated holiday’s, spring break, thanksgiving and Christmas break (approx. 25 days per year)
Quick Link	https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/11617

Position Details

Principal Accountabilities

Principal Accountabilities	1. Oversees the daily operations of assigned residence hall(s). Performs the administrative duties for the assigned residence hall(s) include compiling reports, damage billing, key management and inventory, building occupancy, building inspection, room changes, room assignments, and administering the room consolidation process as needed. Provides the leadership and oversight for the opening and closing of the residence halls.

1. Oversees the daily operations of assigned residence hall(s). Performs the administrative duties for the assigned residence hall(s) include compiling reports, damage billing, key management and inventory, building occupancy, building inspection, room changes, room assignments, and administering the room consolidation process as needed. Provides the leadership and oversight for the opening and closing of the residence halls.

Principal Accountabilities	2. Responsibilities include program development, working office hours (in hall and central office) and performing weekly and weekend duty on a rotating basis.

Principal Accountabilities	3. Projects a high degree of visibility, student engagement, and availability to all students. Provides the leadership to promote and develop community within the residence halls and Residence Life. Creates and maintains an effective living-learning environment that is conducive to academic success, mutual respect, personal growth, and the valuing of multiculturalism and inclusion.

Principal Accountabilities	4. Participates in the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of Resident Assistants. RHDs are a member of staff selection/recruitment or training committees. Engages Resident Assistants in 1:1 meetings, and provides staff development opportunities.

Principal Accountabilities	5. Provides resources and support to students expressing concerns. Provides referral to the appropriate college office, answers questions, and interprets institutional, departmental, and board policies, procedures, and processes. Acts as a liaison for the College with students, parents, and various campus partners that are involved with the operation of the residence halls.

Principal Accountabilities	6. Implement and manage the student development based programming in the residence halls and at the departmental level. Manages assigned programming budget and follows institutional policies for purchasing.

Principal Accountabilities	7. Administers the student conduct process for students residing in the residence halls. Enforces the student code of conduct, departmental, institutional, and board policies. Works with campus partners to address safety and security issues on campus and within the residence halls.

Principal Accountabilities	8. Participates in continuing education, professional, and personal development opportunities. Attends and participates in institutional scheduled trainings and meetings. During the summer months RHD staff will be assigned to different responsibilities or areas within the department or institution based on departmental and institutional needs.

Principal Accountabilities	9. Monitors custodial and maintenance functions within the residence halls; follows up on maintenance and custodial requests. Uses the departmental housing software to enter, monitor, and track maintenance and custodial requests.

Principal Accountabilities	10. Performs the duties in one of the following collateral areas when assigned smaller residence halls: student support services, housing operations, student conduct, and leadership and program development.

Principal Accountabilities	11. Serve as co-residence hall director for larger residence halls, as assigned.

Principal Accountabilities	12. Performs other related duties and tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications	1. Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. 2. Previous experience working in Housing and Residence Life at a professional or para-professional level. 3. This is a live-in position, must reside in the residence hall assigned to your supervision in order to respond to the needs of the department 24 hours per day. 4. Must reside in apartment provided in a residence hall. 5. The individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities, and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Previous experience working in Housing and Residence Life at a professional or para-professional level.
3. This is a live-in position, must reside in the residence hall assigned to your supervision in order to respond to the needs of the department 24 hours per day.
4. Must reside in apartment provided in a residence hall.
5. The individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities, and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Competencies

Minimum Competencies	1. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, department and college policies and procedures. 2. The ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. 3. Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions. 4. Ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with college faculty and staff, students, and the general public. 5. Knowledge of student development theory and techniques that support the success of diverse student populations or has successful work experience in these related areas. 6. Ability to provide support for student development and concern for students in crisis, at risk and in general. 7. Ability to engage students and to create and enhance their connection to the college and their peers. 8. Skilled in the use of standard office equipment, Microsoft Office Suite applications, and the ability to learn the Housing and Residence Life management software (The Housing Director and Conduct Coordinator). 9. Ability to react quickly, act calmly, and effectively manage crisis and emergency situations. The ability to diffuse and respond effectively to situations involving intense pressure and/or unpredictable behavior or individuals. 10. Ability to train, supervise, and motivate staff and students in leadership, organizational skills, communication skills, etc., including the ability to speak effectively to both small and large groups. Ability to provide basic personal support, mediation, and conflict-resolution. 11. Physical ability to climb stairs in order to reach top floor of residence halls in an emergency, in response to on call notification, or other related reasons without assistance. The ability to observe and detect unusual occurrences and policy violations. 12. Ability to work extended hours during peak times during the year (opening and closing of the residence halls, staff training, crisis situations, inclement weather, etc.)

1. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, department and college policies and procedures.
2. The ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
3. Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
4. Ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with college faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
5. Knowledge of student development theory and techniques that support the success of diverse student populations or has successful work experience in these related areas.
6. Ability to provide support for student development and concern for students in crisis, at risk and in general.
7. Ability to engage students and to create and enhance their connection to the college and their peers.
8. Skilled in the use of standard office equipment, Microsoft Office Suite applications, and the ability to learn the Housing and Residence Life management software (The Housing Director and Conduct Coordinator).
9. Ability to react quickly, act calmly, and effectively manage crisis and emergency situations. The ability to diffuse and respond effectively to situations involving intense pressure and/or unpredictable behavior or individuals.
10. Ability to train, supervise, and motivate staff and students in leadership, organizational skills, communication skills, etc., including the ability to speak effectively to both small and large groups. Ability to provide basic personal support, mediation, and conflict-resolution.
11. Physical ability to climb stairs in order to reach top floor of residence halls in an emergency, in response to on call notification, or other related reasons without assistance. The ability to observe and detect unusual occurrences and policy violations.
12. Ability to work extended hours during peak times during the year (opening and closing of the residence halls, staff training, crisis situations, inclement weather, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications	1. Master’s degree in Student Personnel, Education or related field from an accredited college or university is strongly preferred. 2. 1-2 years of professional or graduate Residence Life experience is preferred. Related administrative and counseling experience will be considered.

Preferred Competencies

Working Conditions

Are there particular working conditions associated with this job that should be noted (I.E., working environment, hours of work, workspace, etc.)?	Yes
If 'Yes', please explain	Ability to work a flexible schedule. Required live-in position. Ability to work evening and weekend duty or work related hours. Be available for on-call hours and respond to cell phone. Ability to work extended hours during peak times during the year (opening and closing of the residence halls, staff training, crisis situations, inclement weather, etc.)

Physical and Mental Requirements

Physical and Mental Requirements:	Light lifting, under 15 lbs., Light carrying, under 15 lbs., Walking, Standing, Sitting, Climbing stairs, Operating office equipment, Writing, Counting
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Environmental Requirements

Environmental Requirements:	Outside, Inside
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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you legally eligible for employment in the U.S.?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree?
- Yes
- No
* How many years of related work experience do you have?
- None
- 1-2 years
- 2 -3 years
- 3 - 4 years
- 5 + years
* Are you able to work weekends and after 5:00p.m.?
- Yes
- No
* Please explain your experience with programming initiatives?
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your computer skills, including your abilities with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
(Open Ended Question)
* Explain your experience hiring, training and working with RA's.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please explain your experience providing training to co-workers, small groups or large groups. Please give examples.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe any experience you have had working with a college housing program, or equivalent experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please explain your experience managing a student housing complex. Please list the size and type of complex, number of students/residents, and all other relevant information.
(Open Ended Question)
* Have you worked with a housing management system? If yes, name the system.
(Open Ended Question)
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Advertisement (specify in next question below)
- Blinn Website
- Blinn Employee
- Internet Site (specify in next question below)
- Indeed
- Higher Ed Jobs
- HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
- TACC - Texas Association of Community Colleges
- Other (specify in next question below)
If in the previous question you selected "Advertisement", "Internet Site", or "Other", please specify how you heard about this employment opportunity.
(Open Ended Question)
* To be eligible for employment in the U.S. and at Blinn College, will you now or in the future require Blinn College to commence ("sponsor") an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called "sponsorship" for an employment-based visa status.
- Yes, I will now or in the future need H-1B visa sponsorship
- No, I will not need sponsorship now or in the future for an H-1B visa
* Please choose all that apply below. If you answer yes to any, please upload a copy of your DD214 or DD1300 in the optional documents section. For definition of claiming military employment preference please see the following website:http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/GV/pdf/GV.657.pdf)
- Yes, I am a veteran, including a veteran with a disability.
- Yes, I am a veteran's spouse who has not remarried.
- Yes, I am the spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces or Texas National Guard serving on active duty.
- Yes, I am an orphan of a veteran who was killed while on active duty.
- Yes, I am a veteran who received a dishonorable discharge from the military because I refused the COVID vaccine.
- Yes, I am claiming military employment preference.
- No, to all the above.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Unofficial Other Transcripts 1
Unofficial Other Transcripts 2

Optional Documents

Unofficial Graduate Transcript 1
Unofficial Graduate Transcript 2
DD214 (required for Veteran's or Veteran's preference)
DD1300 (required for orphan's or surviving spouse)