Full-Time Hall Director

James Madison University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Harrisonburg, VIRGINIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Working Title Full-Time Hall Director
Position Number 8257
Posting Number S3459
State Role Title Education Support Specialist II
Position Type Classified
Position Status Full Time
FLSA Status Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime
College/Division Student Life and Involvement
Department 300000 - Residence Life Admin
Pay Band 3
Pay Rate Maximum Starting
Specify Range or Amount $38,000 - $38,500
Is this a JMU Only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Position Summary Information


General Information
The Office of Residence Life at James Madison University is accepting applications for a Full-Time Hall Director. The Office of Residence Life is committed to designing and maintaining a caring environment that encourages academic success, respect, personal growth and responsibility to one’s community.
Full-Time Hall Directors report to an Area Director of Residence Life. These are 12-month, live-in position. A furnished apartment (partner and pet friendly), professional development funds and a partial meal plan are provided in addition to salary and classified benefits.
Full-Time Hall Directors are part of the Residence Life team that serves 6,700 residential students on a campus that is continuing to grow. We focus on making the students’ residential experience one filled with opportunities to engage and learn about themselves and others. We are a close-knit department with just over 30 full-time staff members and over 200 student staff members.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership, Management, and Supervision – Directly supervise 11 to 18 Resident Advisers (RAs). Manage hall staff performance, student development, student leadership, student conduct, and hall community engagement. Provide written performance evaluations twice per year for RAs. Participate in all recruitment, selection and training processes for RAs, including instructing a one-credit RA Class. Implement check-in and check-out procedures. Potentially collaborate with a live-in Faculty in Residence member.
Equity and Inclusion – Contribute to the Student Affairs equity and inclusion value by confronting systems of oppression by designing intentional and inclusive practices and programs in pursuit of a socially just world.
Student Conduct – Interpret and enforce university and hall policies, manage administrative processes related to documenting and follow-up for student behavior. Meet with students and staff to discuss and manage behavioral concerns (mental health, policy/community violations, roommate conflicts, etc.).
Crisis Management – Participate in on-call rotation for the residential campus. Provide support to staff during times of crisis.
Community Engagement – Using the Curriculum Model, conduct and support hall programming and community engagement efforts. Create monthly Community Learning Plan.
Committee Work –Serve on departmental and university committees as necessary.
Professional Development – Accumulate a minimum of 10 hours of professional development during each performance evaluation period. Obtain hours by attending university, divisional, and department training. Attend conferences, get a certification, or complete other job-related training. Use professional development opportunities to stay relevant to trends and best practices.
Qualifications
Required:
  • Residence hall employment experience
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously


Additional Consideration:
  • Extensive residence life experience
  • Supervisory experience
  • Experience with student conduct
  • Demonstrated experience with administrative and management skills
Condition(s) of Employment
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Date 12/14/2023
Beginning Review Date 01/05/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Proposed Starting Date 02/12/2024
EEO Statement

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or [email protected] . You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report
Notice of Availability – Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters of importance related to security and safety. The report includes statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire safety information.
The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses; Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically http://www.jmu.edu/publicsafety/clerycompliance/2018Annual-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report.shtml
You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (540)568-6769/6913.
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Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/16024
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