Position Summary

This posting is for anticipated and current vacancies with expected start dates in 2024.

Provides leadership, management, supervision, and development for a residence hall community under the direction of a Community Director. Responsible for student staff supervision and training, student organization advising, individual student development, coordinating community development and residential curriculum efforts, and administrative and departmental responsibilities. This position also has on-call responsibilities.  The Residence Director position is a live-in position and is appointed on an annual basis.

All positions in SLE are designated as critical status. In the event of a university closure, modification, or suspension of operations due to snow or other emergency condition, persons in this position are expected to make all reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled for the duration of the closure/suspension. If a person has an approved remote work agreement to work a portion of their normally scheduled work hours remotely, they may be called upon to work on-site to serve the MSU community.

This is a pool posting for 3 positions. 

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in a human services related field, such as in student personnel, counseling, or a related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive professional experience as a director in a residence hall or apartment community; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

A demonstrated commitment to MSU's core institutional values, including strengthening a climate of respect, caring, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Experience with supervision, promoting student learning, and an obvious interest and enthusiasm for working with students.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Description of End Date

This is an off dated position with an end date of 6/30/2025. Notice for re-appointment is provided by May 15th of each calendar year.

Bidding eligibility ends October 8, 2024 at 11:55 P.M.

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