Hall Director (Anticipated Current and Future Openings)

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Closing Date:

07/07/2025

Type of Position:

No

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

CRE Assistant Director A

Summary of Job Duties:

The Hall Director (HD) is an integral component to the success of the Residence Education area for University Housing. The HD is responsible for creating a community where academics, career readiness, and community involvement are honored. This position facilitates an environment within the hall or complex that contributes to the development of students and staff academically, socially, physically and culturally. Additionally, the HD provides leadership for the day-to-day management of the hall or complex staff to create a safe, clean and comfortable environment for students. The HD articulates to students and upholds the philosophy and policies of University Housing, the Division of Student Affairs, and the University while representing and presenting the needs of the students to the administration. The HD role is one of servant leadership and contributes significantly to the personal growth and development of their staff members and hall residents.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree with a major in sociology, public administration, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least two years of experience in program administration or related area

Applicable equivalencies may be considered for the above qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in college student personnel, higher education administration, counseling, or a directly related field of study from an accredited institution of higher education

• Graduate and/or full-time experience with community living and leadership development

• At least three years of experience in program administration or related area

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of how to plan and organize events for students

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong organizational and administrative skills

Additional Information:

Some of these positions may be renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

$43,900Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran StatusEric Peltier
Assistant Director, Residence Education
[email protected]

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes