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Position Title:
Residence Hall Director
Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Residence Life Coordinator II
Job Duties:
The Residence Hall Director is a full-time, 12-month, live-in professional staff position and reports to the Associate Director of Housing and Residence Life. The Residence Hall Director oversees the community building and administrative management of a residence hall housing up to 225-350 students. The main responsibilities of the position include student leader supervision and development, community and education development, student well-being and conduct, and administration management.
The responsibilities will require Residence Hall Directors to work evenings and some weekends to meet the needs of the department, and to maximize our effectiveness in working with students.
Key Job Responsibilities:

• Receives and responds to crisis and student conduct situations according to established policies and procedures

• Plans, implements, and evaluates student programs and initiatives for residence life

• Serves as a main point of contact for resident support providing mediation and resolution of personal and facility issues

• May supervise the day-to-day activities of students and/or professional staff and assist with the personnel management allocation plan including hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation

Department:
Housing and Residence Life
Compensation:
Base salary is $43,888 for a 12-month appointment with the possibility of additional compensation based on qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2-3 years of significant student leadership experience in residence halls on a college campus
• Demonstrated supervision skills and/or experience
• Experience working with diverse groups
• Demonstrated administrative skills including an ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated proficiency of communication skills, including verbal, written, and interpersonal

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree in area of student personnel, education, counseling or related areas
• Experience with the student conduct / judicial processes
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to work autonomously
• Demonstrated experience working with crisis response
• Demonstrated ability to advise student groups
• Demonstrated experience in academic support
• Knowledge of assessment principles within higher education
• Previous residence hall or related experience
• Demonstrated experience in community development
Terms of Employment:
This is an academic staff annual appointment.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.
How to Apply:
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 01/31/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee until the position is filled. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.
Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
- Resume
(Official Transcripts may be required of finalist)
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to supply five (5) professional references/two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors.) Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Contact Information:
For additional information regarding the position, please call or email:
Jules Narlock, Position Contact, Search and Screen Committee
Email: jnarlock@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-2471
If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:
Human Resources
Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-2606
Special Notes:
Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.
Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.
The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.