Resident Hall Director at Virginia Union University – Richmond, Virginia

Virginia Union University (VUU) is a distinguished private institution founded in 1865 that proudly upholds a legacy of academic excellence and community engagement. With a historic 86-acre campus, it offers a dynamic and nurturing environment for its 1,568 undergraduate and graduate students. Virginia Union University is recognized in the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report, holding a prestigious position as #39 among Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Five fundamental principles (core values) guide Virginia Union University. Each principle is essential to our ability to provide a Best-In-Class educational experience for students, faculty, and staff. These principles help our community understand the right path to fulfilling our institution's mission. The principles are Innovation, Spiritual Formation, Integrity, Diversity & Inclusion, and Excellence.

The Resident Hall Director provides leadership and direction for a residential community at the university. The Hall Director is responsible for fostering a safe, inclusive, and vibrant living-learning environment that promotes student success, personal development, and academic engagement. This position plays a key role in student conduct, crisis management, supervision of student staff, and implementation of campus-wide initiatives related to housing, wellness, and community development.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary resource for students regarding university policies, conflict resolution, and personal concerns.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate Resident Assistants (RAs) and other student leaders within the residence hall.
• Facilitate regular staff meetings and professional development opportunities for student staff.
• Enforce university housing policies and address student behavioral concerns through educational and restorative practices.
• Respond to and manage crises, emergencies, and student wellness situations in collaboration with Campus Safety and Counseling Services.
• Serve as a conduct hearing officer as assigned.
• Manage administrative responsibilities including occupancy reports, room changes, and maintenance requests.
• Coordinate hall opening, closing, and inspection processes.
• Maintain accurate records and submit reports as required by the Office of Residence Life.
• Partner with academic departments, student support services, and other university departments to enhance residential student success.
• Support campus-wide programs such as Orientation, Homecoming, and Wellness Week.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to live in university-provided housing as a condition of employment.
• Evening and weekend hours required.
• Must be available for on-call duty rotation and emergency response 24/7 when scheduled.
• Must be able to lift 10 pounds.

Application Process

Candidates are required to submit their resume, four professional references and a cover letter. The application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. A background investigation and reference check will be required prior to employment. For any questions or concerns, please contact Askhr@vuu.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Virginia Union University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class.

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