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Governors State University

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Training, supervising, and evaluating paraprofessional staff and an Assistant Residence Hall Director (graduate assistant). * Assisting and advising students in matters related to academic support ...

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Residence Hall Director

Highland Heights, KY

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Residence Life, the Residence Hall Director is a 12-month live-in position responsible for coordinating all aspects of student development in the residential ...

Wisconsin

Residence Hall Director

Stevens Point, WI · On-site

$43K/mo

Residence Hall Director Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term) Job ... May supervise the day-to-day activities of students and/or professional staff and assist with the ...

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Residence Hall Director

Stevens Point, WI · On-site

$43K/mo

Residence Hall Director Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile ... May supervise the day-to-day activities of students and/or professional staff and assist with the ...

Cornell University

Residence Hall Director

Ithaca, NY · On-site

$47K/yr

The Residence Hall Directors are directly supervised by Assistant Directors with functional oversight by the Associate Directors and the Director. Together, this team supports approximately 7,500 ...

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How much do assistant residence hall director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant residence hall director in the United States is $33,100.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31,000.00 and $35,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an assistant residence hall director?

An Assistant Residence Hall Director is a professional staff member who helps oversee the daily operations of a college or university residence hall. They assist the Residence Hall Director in supervising resident assistants (RAs), supporting students, managing administrative tasks, and fostering a safe and inclusive living environment. Their role often includes conflict resolution, programming, crisis response, and building community among residents. Assistant Residence Hall Directors typically live on campus and play a key part in student development and campus life.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant residence hall director, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Residence Hall Director, you need a background in student affairs, leadership, and conflict resolution, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Familiarity with campus housing management systems, incident reporting software, and basic budgeting tools is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving ability, and cultural competency help build positive residential communities and effectively support students. These skills and qualities are crucial for fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging living environment that promotes student success.

What are some common challenges faced by assistant residence hall directors and how can they be managed effectively?

Assistant Residence Hall Directors often balance multiple responsibilities, such as supervising student staff, addressing resident concerns, and managing administrative tasks. A common challenge is handling conflicts or crises that arise among residents while maintaining a supportive environment. Effective time management, strong communication skills, and collaboration with the Residence Life team are essential to meet these demands. Regular training and seeking mentorship from experienced colleagues can also help navigate challenging situations and promote personal and professional growth.

What is the difference between Assistant Residence Hall Director vs Residence Hall Coordinator?

AspectAssistant Residence Hall DirectorResidence Hall Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, experience in student affairs or housingBachelor's degree, experience in residence life or student services
Work EnvironmentOn-campus housing, student interaction, administrative tasksOn-campus housing, student engagement, program coordination
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, colleges, student housing departmentsColleges, universities, housing offices
Common Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

The Assistant Residence Hall Director and Residence Hall Coordinator roles both involve managing student housing and fostering a positive living environment. While their responsibilities overlap, the Assistant Residence Hall Director often has more administrative duties and may assist in supervising staff, whereas the Residence Hall Coordinator focuses more on program development and student engagement. Both positions require similar educational backgrounds and are common in university housing departments, making them frequently compared roles for those interested in residence life careers.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Residence Hall Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,100 per year, or $15.9 per hour.

Residence Hall Director

On-site

Governors State University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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$44K - $47K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Salary: $44,000.00 - $47,000.00 Annually
Location : Governors State University, IL
Job Type: Administrative & Professional
Job Number: AP20260004
Division: Non Instructional Academic Affairs
Department: Aux Srvcs And Univ Housing
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 0
Description
Governors State University welcomes qualified candidates to apply for consideration to fille the position of Residence Hall Director (RHD). The Residence Hall Director (RHD) plays an intricate role in fostering the living-learning philosophy of University Housing and makes appropriate decisions and/or recommendations to the Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services & University Housing regarding the management and supervision of the residential program. The RHD provides year-round leadership and direction for a specified residence hall and is responsible for enhancing student learning and academic success through the creation of a community environment that supports the overall development of students.
RHDs are generally responsible for:
  • Training, supervising, and evaluating paraprofessional staff and an Assistant Residence Hall Director (graduate assistant).
  • Assisting and advising students in matters related to academic support, crisis intervention, referral, programming, discipline, routine conflicts, personal development, and leadership opportunities.
  • Advising the hall council on matters of budget, policy, and programming.
  • Serving as the communication link with students and other areas of the department and university.

Essential Responsibilities
35% Student Development
  • Enter new hire information in the human resource system database.
  • Ensure that human resource files and records are maintained in accordance with legal requirements and university policies and procedures.
  • Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls.
  • Run monthly and year-end reports regarding terminations, transfers, and new hires.
  • Processes employment verification forms.
  • Responsible for retention and archiving of all personnel records.
  • Receives and tracks employment applications.
  • Coordinates with related departments as required.
  • Coordinate and/or facilitate special projects as needed.
  • Types memos and letters as requested.
  • Attend and participate in meetings as required.
  • Assist in monitoring employee performance appraisal program.
  • Ability to provide office management and clerical services for the department; examples (not all inclusive) include routing phone calls, opening and distributing mail, scheduling meetings and resolving calendar issues, filing system upkeep, supply ordering, preparing travel reimbursements, making travel arrangements, preparing purchase orders, monitoring department budget.

30% Counseling
  • Counsel students and staff based on student development theory.
  • Interpret, deliberate, and enforce university policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Use discretion when adjudicating policy violations.
  • Participate in 24-hour on-call/duty coverage with Assistant Residence Hall Director. Use judgment to determine best method of response.
  • Counsel individual students seeking assistance in resolving and mediating personal and/or community related conflicts.
  • Meet with students needing additional guidance and support and provide them with appropriate services, resources, support, and referrals.

30% Leadership
  • Provide leadership for regularly scheduled departmental staff meetings and hall staff meetings and training.
  • Manage room/hall changes and consolidation process.
  • Synthesize the completion of residence hall assignments, such as room condition reports, no show reports, work orders, check in and arrival reports, etc.
  • Maintain regular contact with inter and intradepartmental staff including Campus Dining Services, maintenance and custodial personnel, desk staff, and other administrative staff within the department to oversee the residence hall operations.
  • Oversee Summer Operations and/or special projects in University Housing.
  • Monitor inventory in storage areas, lounges, and public areas.
  • Oversee building opening, closing, check-in, check-out, and room changes.
  • Responsible for managing time and establishing work priorities.
  • Provide leadership to weekly academic success teams comprised of staff from first and second year advising, the Academic Resource Center, the faculty-in-residence and University Housing & Auxiliary Services staff.
  • The RHD is a live-in full-time professional position that includes weekend hours and live-in responsibilities. In consultation and collaboration with the Assistant Director of University Housing the RHD has the authority to act independently and in compliance with departmental and university policy and state law in the resolution of problems, concerns and goal accomplishment.
  • RHD staff will routinely be first-line responders to student crises, including mental health situations (i.e., suicidal ideations or attempts), as well as physical plant emergencies (i.e., fire, electrical outages, etc.).
  • Be available for evening and weekend programs, contact with students and response to emergencies.

5% Other duties assigned in relation to the position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of student learning and student development theories.
  • Knowledge of working in living-learning centers or theme housing.
  • Knowledge of and ability to implement residence hall administrative procedures.
  • Advanced administrative skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication, customer service, and conflict management skills.
  • Ability to supervise RHD staff, resident assistants, and student workers) successfully.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with diverse students and staff.
  • Ability to implement and facilitate social justice education.

Supervisory Responsibility
The Residence Hall Director supervises six (6) Resident Assistants and one (1) Assistant Residence Hall Director directly. The Residence Hall Director supervises indirectly a group of 7-15 front desk workers. Supervision is given by the Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services and University Housing through combination of regular supervision meetings and informal consultations by phone and email. Assignments will be received through written and verbal instructions. Many tasks are recurring and therefore will be done without significant direction from a supervisor. Sources available to assist in performance of assigned tasks are departmental policies and procedures; staff manuals, university policies and procedures; literature from the field of university housing; and programs in practice at other colleges and universities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment within a residence hall during work hours; will be required to travel from residence hall to building periodically. After hour calls and duty response may create hazardous conditions that the Residence Hall Director will be expected to assess and direct emergency response on-site in consultation with the Director and/or Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services and University Housing.
Physical Demands
The Residence Hall Director job requires the ability to physically respond on site to crisis incidents if needed, and regular travel throughout the residence hall and around campus to meetings, programs, and other functions. Some additional, light physical demands such as carrying equipment and supplies may be required at times.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of one academic year full-time work experience by the time of appointment as a full-time residence hall director or work in a related field (higher education, student affairs, counseling).
  • Successful supervisory experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with diverse students and staff.
  • Experience implementing and facilitating social justice education.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service and conflict management skills.

Desired Education and Experience
  • Master's degree (or U.S. equivalent) in College Student Personnel or a related field and experience working in a residence hall setting (i.e., at least one (1) year part-time relevant experience at time of hire is required (graduate assistantships are considered part-time work).
  • Knowledge of student learning and student development theories.
  • Experience working in living-learning centers or theme housing.
  • Advanced administrative skills and experience implementing residence hall administrative procedures are strongly preferred.

Supplemental Information
Please attach the following to your application:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Transcripts
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. You ar encouraged to submit you application as soon as possible to ensure consideration review.
This position qualifies for an expansive suite of fringe benefits including, various insurance options, paid time off, retirement and investment options, and tuition waivers. Visit: https://www.govst.edu/benefits/
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Do you have experience managing or supervising staff?
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  • No

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What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED HS eequivalent
  • High School Diploma
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree
  • ABD

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What academic discipline did you earn your degree(s) in?
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