Director of Residential Life and Housing

Job Description

Job Description

Harris-Stowe State University is a historically Black institution (HBCU) located in the heart of vibrant mid-town St. Louis, Missouri. Harris-Stowe’s beautiful campus is minutes from the renown Gateway Arch, St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Art and History Museums, Forest Park and other cultural and educational institutions. Harris-Stowe’s diverse faculty and staff provide a wide range of academic programs to one of the most culturally diverse student bodies in the St. Louis region.

Job Summary

The Director serves as an integral member of the Student Affairs leadership team and is responsible for a housing and residence life 450 bed operation. As the senior housing officer, the Director is essential to the core student focused mission staff development, community programming, hall councils, housing operations, facilities management, rental assistance and special projects. This leader-educator will use student programming, trainings, community standards, marketing, budget, and administrative partnerships to support the out of classroom experience. The supervisory work oversees the recruitment, development, and retention of two coordinators and para-professional staff. The director must be a visionary, detail-oriented and highly collaborative leader to ensure high quality services.

Excellent state benefits and position is eligible for leave benefits. Requires some evening and weekend commitments.

Essential Functions

Supervision

• Foster an engaged and empowered culture within the strategic direction to Residential Life department
• Maintain an appropriate balance between support and accountability for 2-3 full time Residence Directors
• Indirect supervisor of a roster of para-professionals.
• Facilitate the training and development program for Residence Life and Housing Staff; including trainings and in-service efforts.
• Coordinate staff recruitment, selection, training, supervision, leadership development and evaluation
• Advise Residence Hall Association and oversee Hall Council budgets.

Facility Management

Restorative Practices and Emergency Support

Camps / Conferences and Off Campus Living

Administrative Duties

Professionalism

Minimum Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Physical Requirements

"Please No Phone Calls"

Due to the large number of applications submitted and the high volume of applicant inquiries we receive regarding the status of applications, we are unable to accept phone calls or walk-in inquiries regarding applicant status. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

EOE Statement

Harris-Stowe State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and assigned for this position. This is not an exhaustive list, nor is it limited to all duties and responsibilities associated with the position. HSSU management reserves the right to amend and change the responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.