Hall Director

Hall Director Job no: 497778 Work type: Staff

Location:

Big Rapids, MI 49307

Categories:

Administrative, Staff

Position Title:

Hall Director Location:

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department:

62102 - Housing and Residence Life

Advertised Salary:

$43,888 Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans

FLSA:

Exempt Temporary/Continuing:

Continuing Part-Time/Full-Time:

Full-Time Union Group:

N/A Term of Position:

12

Month At Will/Just Cause:

At Will Summary of Position:

Provide comprehensive supervision of 1-3 residence halls (typically two). Hall Directors recruit, train, supervise, and mentor residence hall staff, 6-17 Resident Advisors, 1-3 Senior Staff Advisors and 15-30 front desk and night security personnel; actively participate on departmental and university-wide committees, manage facilities, advise Hall Council; train RA staff to advise House Councils; coordinate programming/community development and provide overall leadership in the academic, social and emotional development of students. In addition, Hall Directors serve as conduct hearing officers recommending educational outcomes up to and including dismissal from the university.

Position Type:

Staff Required Education:

Bachelor's degree.

Required Work Experience:

Two or more years of progressive residence life experience in a university setting required including staff training and development, supervision and evaluation, program planning and implementation, facilities management, basic computer applications, and adjudicating student conduct experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

Physical Demands:

Office Environment Bending Moving Reaching Sitting Twisting Driving Standing Additional Education/Experiences to be

Considered:

A Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling, or related field is strongly preferred.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive supervision of 1-3 residence halls (typically two). Hall Directors recruit, train, supervise, and mentor residence hall staff, 6-17 Resident Advisors/Community Advisors, 1-3 Senior Staff Members, and 15-30 front desk and night security personnel. Actively participate in departmental and university-wide committees, manage facilities, and advise the Hall Council. Train RA staff to advise House Councils; coordinate programming/community development, and provide overall leadership in the academic, social, and emotional development of students. In addition, Hall Directors serve as conduct hearing officers recommending educational outcomes up to and including dismissal from the university. Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities. Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically. Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives. Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:

Skills and Abilities:

Candidates should possess excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills, as well as high levels of energy and excitement. Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.

Required Documents:

Cover Letter Resume Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents:

Unofficial Transcript 2 Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of an unofficial transcript of Bachelor's degree. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, and degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript. Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL): Applicants who have attained a Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling, or related field, please attach a copy of your unofficial transcript. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, and degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript.

Initial Application Review Date:

May 26, 2026 Open Until Position is Filled?:

Yes Posting Close Date:

EEO Statement:

Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement. Click here to learn more about working at FSU and KCAD.

Advertised:

08 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: