Hall Director

3 weeks ago


Big Rapids, Michigan, United States Ferris State University Full time
Hall Director

Job no: 496829
Work type: Staff
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Administrative, Staff

Position Title: Hall Director

Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department:
62102 - Housing and Residence Life

Advertised Salary: $43,888 plus apartment and meal plan (when available)

Benefits:

Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans

FLSA: Exempt

Temporary/Continuing: Continuing

Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time

Union Group: N/A

Term of Position: 12 Month

At Will/Just Cause: At Will

Summary of Position: Provide comprehensive supervision of 1-3 residence halls (typically two).
Hall Directors recruit, train, supervise, and mentor residence hall staff, 6-17 Resident Advisors, 1-3 Desk Service Managers and 15-30 front desk and night security personnel; actively participate on departmental and university-wide committees, manage facilities, advise Hall Council; train RA staff to advise House Councils; coordinate programming/community development and provide overall leadership in the academic, social and emotional development of students.
In addition, Hall Directors serve as conduct hearing officers recommending educational outcomes up to and including dismissal from the university.

Position Type: Staff

Required Education: Bachelor's degree.

Required Work Experience: Two or more years of residence life experience in a University setting required.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

Physical Demands:
  • Office Environment
  • Bending
  • Carrying
  • Moving
  • Reaching
  • Sitting
  • Twisting
  • Balancing
  • Lifting
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Repetitive movement
  • Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: A Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling, or related field is strongly preferred.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive supervision of 1-3 residence halls (typically two). Hall Directors recruit, train, supervise, and mentor residence hall staff, 6-17 Resident Advisors/Community Advisors, 1-3 Desk Service Managers and 15-30 front desk and night security personnel; actively participate on departmental and university-wide committees, manage facilities, advise Hall Council; train RA staff to advise House Councils; coordinate programming/community development and provide overall leadership in the academic, social and emotional development of students.

In addition, Hall Directors serve as conduct hearing officers recommending educational outcomes up to and including dismissal from the university.

Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.

Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:

Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Required Documents:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Unofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of a Bachelor's degree.

Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.

Initial Application Review Date:
February 24, 2025

Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes

Posting Close Date:

EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.

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Advertised: 07 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time
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