Residence Hall Director

Buffalo State College, United States

Updated: about 15 hours ago
Location: Buffalo, NEW YORK
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


About Buffalo State
Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.
Faculty/Professional Professional
Department Residence Life Office
Local Title Complex Director
Budget Title Residence Hall Director
Rank SL-2
Line Number 43100, 43102, 43104
Salary Range $47,300-$51,000
FTE Full-Time
Negotiating Unit UUP
FLSA Exempt
Department Website
http://residencelife.buffalostate.edu
Brief Job Description
There are multiple positions available.
The complex director (CD) is a 12 month live in appointment and is a front line manager/educator of the student population in one or more residence halls. A primary focus of the CD is the development of a residential theme area which may include the first year experience upper class housing, or apartment and family college. Responsibilities of the CD’s include the supervision, training and development of undergraduate student staff and graduate assistants; community development; 24 hour crisis intervention; educational and social programming for the residential population; community council advisor; facilities management; serves as a conduct officer for student conduct and community standards and special advising assignments. Included among work and on call responsibilities are emergency and crisis response duties including those that occur after traditional business hours and on weekends. Summer positions will be assigned such as summer hall director, conference director, or roles in other summer projects.
Required Qualifications
Master’s Degree; previous supervisory responsibility and management of paraprofessional resident assistant staff; knowledge of communication and counseling skills; ability to communicate effectively within a diverse population of students, faculty and staff; demonstrated experience coordinating judicial conduct hearings; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in college student personnel administration, higher education, or college counseling and development. Post master’s degree experience in residence hall management. Demonstrated experience supervising graduate assistant staff in a college/ university setting. Demonstrated experience coordinating judicial conduct hearings.
Anticipated Date of Hire 07/01/2024
Priority Review Date
Application Deadline Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Contact Person
Candace Williams
Contact Email [email protected]
Contact Fax
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/7436
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Lydia Kawaler at [email protected] or call (716) 878-4822.
Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening .
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