Hall Director (Live-in, Full-time for 39 weeks)

Company: University Of Portland
Location: Portland
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Hall Director (Live-in, Full-time for 39 weeks)Job Title: Hall Director (Live-in, Full-time for 39 weeks)Department: Residence Hall StaffJob Code: A43303Job Category: Full Time StaffTerms and Hours: Live-in, Full-time for 39 weeks (July 28, 2025 to May 24, 2026)Salary Range: Starting salary $36,427Job Summary: Consistent with the University's mission, the Hall Director (HD) position provides hall leadership in the University's residence halls. Hall Directors invest in the lives of students and are leaders in the hall community through presence, role modeling, and community involvement. Hall Directors serve a key role in fostering community within the residence halls, inspired and informed by the University's Catholic and Holy Cross tradition of residentiality. This position has primary responsibility for the wellbeing and development of the students in the assigned residence hall. Responsibilities include supervising an assistant hall director (a graduate student) and a team of resident assistants (undergraduate students).New HDs work full-time 39 weeks per year (late-July to late-May). In addition to full-time benefits and retirement plan, the University provides a furnished apartment within the assigned residence hall with included utilities and amenities (internet, laundry), as well as an academic-year meal plan, cell phone stipend from August-May, parking pass, and professional development.This posting will remain open until all positions are filled. Please apply by March 15, 2025 for priority consideration.Core DutiesCommunity Development

• Resides in assigned residence hall.
• Builds a culture of community and communal responsibility within the assigned residence hall.
• Establishes rapport with residents, engages with them through daily interactions, and provides a consistent presence as a role model and information resource.
• Promotes the Holy Cross approach to residentiality where individual hall identity is promoted and celebrated within the context of the campus community. Fosters strong hall identity and brand in all facets of the community. Works with students to create and maintain strong hall traditions, alumni connections, and a sense of belonging for residents.
• Supports and furthers the mission of the University by attending and supervising the development, planning, and execution of educational programming and vibrant community events within the residence hall.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of University policies and procedures, educates students, and enforces regulations.
• Partners with the pastoral resident to provide faith development guidance and support.
• Attends weekly celebration of Mass and assists with other spiritual activities such as the annual hall retreat.
• Advises the coordinator/ambassador student leaders who work to support the academic connections between the hall community and University faculty.Student Development
  • Assists students with academic, social, spiritual, and personal needs or matters.
  • Maintains knowledge of campus resources and referral channels available to students.
  • Provides direct support to students of concern, such as students in situations of physical, emotional, or academic risk or distress. Partners with colleagues in other University offices and departments (including Care Team, Health Center, Wellness Center, Campus Ministry, Shepard Academic Resource Center, and Campus Safety) to assist students. Follow up with Care Team requests in a timely manner.
  • Mediates conflicts and resolve issues.
  • Investigates incident reports and takes appropriate actions, including discipline, as needed. Serves as a hearing officer for student conduct related cases.Staff Development
    • Supervises designated Assistant Hall Director and Resident Assistants in the assigned residence hall. Coordinates staff coverage schedules. Establishes expectations for performance and provides feedback through performance evaluations. Addresses performance concerns in a timely and professional manner.
    • Coordinates the interviewing and staff selection process to fill available vacancies.
    • Participates in hall staff training activities, holds weekly staff meetings, and designs in-hall specific orientation and training for hall staff.Hall Operations & Administration
      • Maintains regular on-call duty hours (in assigned residence hall) in rotation with the assistant hall director and responds to problems and concerns brought forward by students.
      • Responds to and manages crisis situations through immediate action, sound judgment, and appropriate referrals.
      • Completes accurate and timely administrative reports and paperwork.
      • Acts as liaison with University resources such as Facilities Services staff concerning the physical needs of the assigned residence hall and with Campus Safety for any security concerns.
      • Oversees the stewardship of hall budget and finances.
      • Each Assistant Hall Director is assigned a collateral task(s) or assignment(s) in support of a student affairs function for approximately 10 hours per week. These may include, but not limited to, work in the areas of student conduct, student care, wellness, campus ministry, retreats, campus safety, housing operations, orientation, club sports, commuter student support, Center for Gender and Sexuality support, or student leader hiring or training functions.Other duties as relevant to the duties of the position or as assigned by supervisor or designee.Please note that the above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position's purview and responsibility.Education & Experience
        • Required: Bachelor's Degree.
        • Preferred: Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Student Affairs, Pastoral Ministry or Divinity, or a related field.
        • Preferred: Relevant experience working in student affairs or student services; experience in conflict and dispute resolution/mediation; and experience in residence life (having previously served in a live-in hall staff role).
        • Preferred: Experience as a supervisor or peer leader.
        • Or a combination of equivalent education and/or experience.Certifications & Licenses
          • None.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
            • Knowledge of or ability to learn, respect, and support the structure, mission, and values of the University of Portland and the tradition of the Holy Cross.
            • Demonstrated ability to work and build rapport with college-age students in university residence halls or in ministry of young adults.
            • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
            • Excellent leadership skills.
            • Ability to work independently but also to constructively receive supervisory direction and work collaboratively in a team setting.
            • Ability to exercise excellent judgment.
            • Ability to maintain confidential information.
            • Strong, effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
            • Ability to manage complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, mixing long-term projects with urgent or immediate demands.
            • Competence with and commitment to diversity and inclusion; ability to be an effective partner with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
            • Ability to establish effective working relationships, professional rapport, and effectively accomplish work within a University setting that includes a wide array of individuals, groups, policies, and processes.
            • Effective ability to use and learn computers, technology, software, and applications at level of sophistication required for the duties of the position, including, without limitation, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), the internet, and computerized maintenance management systems.Physical Requirements
              • Frequently: sit, perform desk-based computer tasks; use fine manipulation and grasp; use a telephone; write by hand; sort and file paperwork.
              • Occasionally to frequently: capacity to manage stress and maintain personal stability in a demanding and stressful work environment.
              • Occasionally: stand and walk; twist; lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
              • Frequently: ability to interact and communicate with members of the University and others as necessary.
              • As needed: ability to work any part of the day or week, including early mornings, evenings, overnight hours, weekends, and holidays.Working Conditions
                • Hours of employment: will require working flexible hours during any part of the day or week, including early mornings, evenings, overnight hours, weekends, and holidays; additional work hours may be required with little notice.
                • Work-related stress: stress from work-related situations such as those involving challenging, urgent, time-sensitive, or multiple matters.Work Standards
                  • Respect for the University's mission and Catholic identity: demonstrates commitment to learning, respecting, and contributing to the mission of the University, a Catholic and Congregation of Holy Cross institution. The University's mission statement states in relevant part: "we pursue teaching and learning, faith and formation, service and leadership in the classroom, residence halls, and the world." The University's Statement of Inclusion states in relevant part: "Our belief in the inherent dignity of each person is founded upon the social teaching of the Catholic Church. At the center of that teaching is the fundamental mandate that every person, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, social or economic class, age, or disability shall be treated with respect and dignity."
                  • Promote culture of safety: demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
                  • Compliance with laws and policies and procedures: subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University, departmental, and other applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to, the personnel, business, and/or other policies of the University.
                  • Compliance with driving-related laws and requirements: when conducting university business while driving, must comply with the Oregon Vehicle Code and University of Portland driving requirements.
                  • Interpersonal skills: demonstrates the ability to work professionally with all University of Portland community members, external organizations, and any other person or organization employee interacts with in his or her University capacity.Medical and dental insurance, life insurance, sick time and vacation time consistent with University policies, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account benefits, tuition remission benefits generally starting after 90 days (employee) or 2 years (spouse and children) of employment, retirement contributions generally starting after 2 years of employment, and eligibility for the University's home purchase assistance program consistent with program requirements. (Benefits are subject to all relevant University policies, practices, contracts, and any other relevant materials.)Posting Number: S233-2023Number of Vacancies: MultipleEstimated Start Date: 07/28/2025Open Date: 01/31/2025Close Date: Open Until FilledSpecial Instructions SummaryRequired DocumentsRequired Documents
                    • Resume
                    • Cover LetterOptional DocumentsSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).ContactUniversity of Portland5000 N. Willamette BlvdPortland, Oregon97203-5798503.943.8484recruitment@up.edu
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