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Augustana University invites applications for the position of Residence Hall Director, a full-time, 12-month, live-in
administrative role within the Department of Residence Life. Residence Hall Directors are integral members of the Residence Life team,
supporting a holistic and student-centered residential experience grounded in the University’s mission, vision, and core values. This
position is responsible for the supervision of one residence hall, for staffing and programmatic needs. Residence halls house 250 to 450
students, depending on location and provide opportunities to work with students in themed communities specific to service, vocation and
faith, flexible housing, and first-year students.

Competitive salary and benefits include university-owned housing, paid utilities,
and a meal plan during the academic year.

Responsibilities

• Supervision
  • Directly supervise 6–10 undergraduate student staff members.
  • Provide training, performance evaluation, and ongoing development
    support.
• Residence Hall Administration & Management
  • Manage processes for check-in/check-out,
    room changes, key administration, and facility needs reporting.
  • Facilitate roommate mediation and serve as a resource for personal
    and interpersonal concerns.
  • Maintain visible presence and hold regular office hours.
  • Oversee hall programming
    initiatives related to academics, wellness, diversity, service, vocation, community development, and leadership.
  • Manage a
    programming budget effectively.
  • Partner with the Director of Student Conduct regarding student behavior concerns.
• Crisis Management
  • Serve in the on-call rotation supporting the broader Residential Education program.
  • Assess student needs, provide immediate support, and refer to appropriate campus resources.
• Collateral
  Assignment
  • Receive additional responsibilities based on departmental and institutional needs.
  • Potential
    partnership areas include Residence Life, Mental Health & Wellness, Housing, Recreational Services, and Student Engagement.
• Departmental Support
  • Contribute to department-wide initiatives, assessment, and committee work.
  • Represent Residence Life and Student Affairs at campus events and programs.
  • Assist with summer housing, camps, and conference
    operations.
  • Availability for evening, weekend, and holiday commitments as needed.

Minimum
Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of student development theory and
  its application in residential settings.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to articulate the
  purpose and value of the residential experience to students, families, and colleagues.
• Experience with crisis intervention,
  conflict management, and community engagement.
• Strong written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.
• Knowledge of
  program evaluation and assessment of learning outcomes.
• Ability to create communities welcoming and belonging.

Interacting with students, faculty, staff, and community members from a variety of cultural backgrounds while demonstrating respect for
differing perspectives, academic values, and inclusive excellence must be a core value of the successful candidate.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants are asked to submit the following materials via our Career Center
Portal. If assistance is needed during the application process, please contact humanresources@augie.edu.

• Letter of interest
• Resume or curriculum
  vitae
• Contact information for at least three references

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official
transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.