Student Development-Resident Hall Director

Date Posted:

April 21, 2026

Job Title:

Resident Hall Director General Summary :

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, responsible for the direction of all phases of the Resident Hall and in training and education of student assistants; ensure the educational programming and safety procedures are implemented and followed. Provide excellent customer service to our students, donors, sponsors, alumni and all of our internal and external constituents. This position requires the candidate to live on campus within an apartment in the residential hall. _____________________________________________________________________________

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

15%

• Understand and analyze the atmosphere in the residence hall 15%
• Identify challenges and respond to all situations and/or concerns 15%
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations, services and activities of the Resident Hall. Supervise undergraduate staff and develop a team which will implement all of the activities, programs and services needed to create an inclusive community that reflects the mission and goals of Residence Life, the Office of Student Development, and Central Methodist University 10%
• Facilitate a positive, supportive atmosphere which fosters success in academic and personal endeavors by developing individual relationships with students 10%
• Implement departmental community initiatives and foster an environment that values respect for others and celebrates the differences of each person 10%
• Support the Office of Student Development and the retention of students 5%
• Advise and supervise hall groups 5%
• Conduct building meetings, inspections, and support student leadership 5%
• Serve on an on-call rotation 5%
• Provide excellent customer service skills to both areas of responsibilities Other duties as assigned

Managerial & Supervisory Requirements :

Must be able to coordinate all the Resident Assistant's in the building, for scheduling, direction, and conflict management. Strong communication and organizational skills required Must be able to gain and maintain CMU driving approval

Education & Experience Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree required. Resident Hall experience (preferred) _____________________________________________________________________________________

Physical Requirements:

First Aid, CPR, AED; ability to lift 50lbs, stand Set up resident rooms, move furniture up and down stairs. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling Occasional lifting of objects up to 50 pounds Must be able to speak in a clear and loud voice to large groups

Other Skills & Abilities:

Provide Excellent Consumer Service, Excellent Public Speaking abilities; Personnel Management Skills & Experiences; Microsoft Word Knowledge of a college residential environment Proficient in Microsoft 2010:

Word, PowerPoint, Excel Other Information & Attributes:

Effectively utilize interpersonal and communication skills Effectively utilize organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow through Maintain a high level of confidentiality of work-related information and materials and student records Establish and maintain effective working relationships Well-developed customer service skills are a must The ability to creatively problem-solve and streamline processes that enable the campus to effectively interact with residence life The ability to thrive in a changing, flexible, fast paced environment with evolving technology Candidates should submit an application, cover letter, and resume to Human Resources. Applications and instructions are located on the website at www.centralmethodist.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Click below to apply and contact our Human Resource's department if you have further questions or concerns HR@centralmethodist.edu or 660-248-6899. Apply Today CMU Employees provide collegial, collaborative contributions to their areas and the University as a whole. They should stimulate a harmonious, productive and inviting work environment that is customer service oriented. Each must maintain a commitment to the mission and purposes of CMU. Central Methodist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. CMU management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.