Residence Hall Director

Urgently needed for
Residence Hall Director

Company: Buffalo State University

Job description: Position InformationAbout Buffalo StateBuffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.
Faculty/Professional Professional
Department Residence Life Office
Local Title Complex Director
Budget Title Residence Hall Director
Rank SL-2
Line Number 43104
Salary Range $51,261
FTE Full-Time
Negotiating Unit UUP
FLSA Exempt
Department Websitehttp://residencelife.buffalostate.edu
Brief Job DescriptionThe Complex Director (CD) is a 12-month live-in appointment and is a frontline manager/educator of the student population in one or more residence halls. A primary focus of the CD is the development of a residential theme area which may include the first-year experience, upper-class housing, or apartment and family college.Responsibilities of the CD include: supervision, training, and development of undergraduate student staff and graduate assistants; community development; 24-hour crisis intervention; educational and social programming for the residential population; community council advisor; facilities management; serves as a conduct officer for student conduct and community standards and a special advising assignment.Included among work and on-call responsibilities are emergency and crisis response duties, including those that occur after traditional business hours and on weekends. This position is considered an essential-critical position.Summer responsibilities will be assigned, such as summer hall director, conference director, or roles in other summer projects.
Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree along with experience in the residence life setting.
Experience supervising student staff or advising student leaders;
Ability to communicate effectively within a diverse population of students, faculty and staff;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in college student personnel administration, higher education, or college counseling and development.
Experience supervising graduate assistant staff or master’s level interns in a college/university setting.
Experience coordinating student conduct hearings.
Experience with emergency response, crisis management, or student care follow up
Experience managing keys, room changes or other occupancy or operations tasks

Anticipated Date of Hire 07/01/2025
Priority Review Date 03/09/2025
Application Deadline Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to ApplicantCandidates who are participating in The Placement Exchange should place their TPE Candidate Number on their resume and cover letter.
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Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerBuffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at or call (716) 878-4822.
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