Resident Hall Director

Virginia Union University (VUU) is a distinguished private institution founded in 1865 that proudly upholds a legacy of academic excellence and community engagement. With a historic 86-acre campus it offers a dynamic and nurturing environment for its 1568 undergraduate and graduate students. Virginia Union University is recognized in the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report holding a prestigious position as #39 among Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Five fundamental principles (core values) guide Virginia Union University. Each principle is essential to our ability to provide a Best-In-Class educational experience for students faculty and staff. These principles help our community understand the right path to fulfilling our institutions mission. The principles are Innovation Spiritual Formation Integrity Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence.

The Resident Hall Director provides leadership and direction for a residential community at the university. The Hall Director is responsible for fostering a safe inclusive and vibrant living-learning environment that promotes student success personal development and academic engagement. This position plays a key role in student conduct crisis management supervision of student staff and implementation of campus-wide initiatives related to housing wellness and community development.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary resource for students regarding university policies conflict resolution and personal concerns.
• Recruit train supervise and evaluate Resident Assistants (RAs) and other student leaders within the residence hall.
• Facilitate regular staff meetings and professional development opportunities for student staff.
• Enforce university housing policies and address student behavioral concerns through educational and restorative practices.
• Respond to and manage crises emergencies and student wellness situations in collaboration with Campus Safety and Counseling Services.
• Serve as a conduct hearing officer as assigned.
• Manage administrative responsibilities including occupancy reports room changes and maintenance requests.
• Coordinate hall opening closing and inspection processes.
• Maintain accurate records and submit reports as required by the Office of Residence Life.
• Partner with academic departments student support services and other university departments to enhance residential student success.
• Support campus-wide programs such as Orientation Homecoming and Wellness Week.

Education

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree in Higher Education Student Affairs Counseling or a related field preferred.
• Ability to live in university-provided housing as a condition of employment.
• Evening and weekend hours required.
• Must be available for on-call duty rotation and emergency response 24/7 when scheduled.
• Must be able to lift 10 pounds.

Application Process

Candidates are required to submit their resume four professional references and a cover letter. The application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. A background investigation and reference check will be required prior to employment. For any questions or concerns please contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Virginia Union University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation disability gender identity protected veteran status or other protected class.

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