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Position DetailsPosition Title: Residence Hall DirectorPosition Type: StaffLocation: MoorheadEmployment Type: Hourly Non-ExemptBenefit Eligible: YesGeneral Employment Period: Third week of July to third week of May (on-campus housing provided year-round)General Work Schedule (days of week): Monday - Friday, some weekendsGeneral shift hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, some eveningsJob Summary: The core focus of this role is to cultivate a sense of belonging and foster a warm atmosphere of hospitality within the residence hall community. Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations, nurturing a welcoming environment conducive to student growth, and ensuring the recruitment, training, and supervision of student staff members. This role also serves as the primary administrator for student conduct matters, manages administrative tasks related to hall operations, and actively supports student learning through the Residence Life curricular approach.About the RoleThe core focus of this role is to cultivate a sense of belonging and foster a warm atmosphere of hospitality within the residence hall community. Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations, nurturing a welcoming environment conducive to student growth, and ensuring the recruitment, training, and supervision of student staff members. This role also serves as the primary administrator for student conduct matters, manages administrative tasks related to hall operations, and actively supports student learning through the Residence Life curricular approach.What You'll DoSupport the mission and vision of Concordia College and demonstrate the competencies as defined for this position.Student Staff Supervision (30%)Provide initial and ongoing training for staffHold weekly staff meetingsMeet individually with student staff for the purpose of supervision, support, and information sharingProvide on-going feedbackResidential Curriculum (15%)Utilize various educational strategies to meet the departmental student learning goalsSupport student staff in their work with the Residential CurriculumWork with the Assistant Director to assess and review the various components of the Residential CurriculumCommunity Building (15%)Advise in-hall student leadership opportunitiesPromote a positive hall environment (socially and environmentally)Provide all students a sense of belonging, regardless of their identity or backgroundStudent Support and Emergency Response (10%)Assist with resident conflict resolutionRespond to emergency or crisis situationsMeet individually with students who need support and/or referrals to campus resourcesOn a rotational basis, serve as a departmental on-call staff memberStudent Conduct (10%)Train student staff to enforce college policiesMeet with students who are involved in policy violationsUse Restorative Justice practices, when appropriate, in adjudicating student conductWork closely with Director of Student ConductManage administrative tasks and procedures related to hall operations (10%)Complete maintenance work orders, duty logs, fire alarm reports and other necessary formsManage hall budget and student reimbursement requestsAdminister room change protocol and submit appropriate paperworkAssist with resident check-in and check-out during openings and closings as well as breaksParticipate in Departmental and Campus-Wide Initiatives (10%)The individual in this role is required to reside in an on-campus apartment, which will be provided at no cost.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experienceFamiliarity with the residential college environmentCommitment to support students from underserved backgroundsPreferred Qualifications:Previous Residence Life ExperienceDemonstrated ability to support students from underserved backgroundsBenefitsConcordia College is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package:Health InsuranceHealth Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountVision InsuranceDental InsurancePreventative Chiropractic ProgramRetirement PlanLong-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)Life Insurance (full-time only)13 Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year'sMN Paid Family and Medical LeaveUp to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language VillagesUp to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran SchoolsUp to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MATbus ridesSalary – $16.98 per hour + Year-round on-campus housing provided at no costThe final salary will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, and alignment with the position's requirements. Other considerations may include internal equity and market conditions.Employment ContingenciesBackground CheckPosting DatesPosition Opening Date: 7/13/2026Open Until Filled: YesScreening Begins: 8/3/2026Nondiscrimination StatementConcordia College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status. The College is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Inquiries regarding this policy may be directed to the Office of Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, 218-299-3339.#J-18808-Ljbffr