Residence Hall Director

Hinds Community College • Raymond, MS

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About The Position

The Hall Director (HD) is a live-in position responsible for fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging residential community that promotes student success, personal development, and academic achievement. The HD is responsible for supervising student staff, implementing community-building initiatives, and managing operational responsibilities to create a thriving and supportive living-learning environment. The HD contributes to Hinds Community College’s commitment to student success, inclusion, and institutional excellence. All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in residence life, student engagement, or related higher education fields .
• Proven leadership and mentorship experience with diverse student populations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or related discipline.
• Experience supervising and developing student staff.
• Familiarity with crisis response, facilities management, and residential programming models .

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Supervision: Recruit, train, and supervise Resident Assistants and Desk Assistants; facilitate staff meetings and evaluations; lead student leadership initiatives like RHA.
• Community Engagement: Foster a welcoming environment, plan educational programs, maintain visibility in the hall, and collaborate with campus partners.
• Crisis Response: Serve in on-call rotation; respond to student emergencies and incidents; maintain accurate documentation; support student wellbeing.
• Administrative Management: Oversee Hall operations including occupancy, safety, policy enforcement, desk management, and summer programs.
• Communication & Inclusion: Maintain professional communication with students, families, and staff; support diversity and inclusion through programs and daily interactions. Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree