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.).
Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans
Temporary/Continuing:
Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time:
Full-Time
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.
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
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.
