Residence Hall Director - Rapid City, United States - South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

Description

Institution SD School of Mines
Working Title Residence Hall Director
Posting Number NFE02275P
Department SDSMT-Housing
Physical Location of Position (City) Rapid City
Posting Text
South Dakota Mines is seeking a Residence Hall Director in the Residence Life office. This is a 12-month, full-time, benefited, live-on position. The Residence Hall Director (RHD) serves as a core member of the Residence Life staff and is primarily responsible for one to two residential communities and the fostering of community and belonging.

The RHD fosters the interpersonal and intrapersonal growth of residential students; develops a positive and open residential community; supervises student staff; and manages main administrative functions and residential facility needs.

The RHD focuses their time and effort on their students and student staff by providing resources and opportunities, crisis intervention, community standards administration, student staff training and supervision, housing occupancy support, and facilities management. This position will also work on departmental and university-wide initiatives.

A bachelor's degree is required. A degree in education, counseling, psychology, social work, business administration, communication, criminal justice, or hospitality management is preferred. At least one year of experience working in housing or with adult learners is preferred.

South Dakota Mines is a best-in-class STEM university that offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees located in Rapid City, the state's second largest city with a MSA population of over 158,000. With 226 days of sunshine, 1.2 million acres of breathtaking scenery of the Black Hills National Forest, 700 miles of motorized trails and nearly 500 miles of hiking trails, there is a lot to see and do. People from around the world come here each year to see top attractions like Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Reptile Gardens. There's something for everybody

At Mines, our vision is to develop world-class leaders in science and engineering to benefit society through education, innovation, and engagement. Nearly 2,500 students from every state and over 40 countries are represented on our campus. Mines is an affordable option with a great return on investment.

Known for our academic rigor, we maintain an average class size of 24 and our students benefit from immersive learning experiences including undergraduate research, co-ops/internships, and nationally competitive engineering teams. These experiences make graduates highly sought after by industry and attributes to high starting salaries and 98% placement rate in the field of study.

Research at Mines encompasses four main areas: energy and environment; materials and manufacturing; STEM education; and underground science and engineering. Entrepreneurship is highly valued and programming assists students and faculty to engage in entrepreneurial activities and transition scientific and technological innovations into viable products and business startups.

Open Until Filled Yes

Advertised Salary $38,000 - $41,500 dependent on education and experience
Duration of the Term 12 months
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Appointment Percent 100
Work Hours
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type Regular
Faculty Status No
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
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This position requires Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays
If other, please indicate Maintaining a primary residence in campus provided housing
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
South Dakota Mines does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status in employment or the provision of service.