This is an entry level position. 

Under the supervision of the Director of Residential Life, the Residence Hall Director (RHD) is responsible for coordinating the operation of one or more co-ed residence hall facilities of about 200 residents; supervising Resident Assistants (RA); and coordinating services and programs that produce a residential experience that ensures the quality of life, well-being and personal development for about 850 diverse students residing in the residence halls.  Residence halls operate on a twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week basis.  The Residence Hall Director participates in weekend and evening assignments throughout the year.  This is a full-time, 12-month, live-in position (one-bedroom apartment, bathroom, and a combined living room kitchen area).  

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) and 0-3 years of appropriate work experience.  Demonstrated supervisory, management, and leadership experience.  Desirable characteristics include excellent communication skills, a well-developed sense of responsibility, maturity, sensitivity to diversity, inclusion and individual differences, experience in problem solving/problem resolution, enthusiasm for working with students, and an understanding of issues facing college students. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree.  Demonstrated experience in a collegiate residential life program.  Have and maintain the appropriate valid NYS driver's license and have a motor vehicle record that is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.

Additional Information:

Please note that the Residence Hall Director position does not lead to permanent appointment.

Salary:  $49,261.00 plus  location pay $3,400.00

Comprehensive benefits package: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf

Position Type:  Professional

Budget Title:  Residence Hall Director

Campus Title:  Residence Hall Director

Department:  Office of Residential Life

FTE:  Full-time

Negotiating Unit:  UUP

Salary Grade:  SL2

FLSA Status:  Exempt

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in the selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action located in the Campus Center, Room I-211 or by calling (516) 876-3179.

The Annual Security and Fire Report is filed as required by federal law. The purpose of this report is to provide faculty, staff and students with campus safety information, including crime statistics and safety policies and procedures. The report contains information regarding security and personal safety, including topics such as crime prevention, fire safety, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the previous three calendar years. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the University Police Department (516) 876-3333 or by downloading a copy.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov. 

Requirements

• Start Date: 6/5/2025 - Approximate
• Education: Bachelor's Degree Required
• Work Experience: 0 - 2 years
• Part/Full Time: Full-Time

Contact / Additional Information

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following online at https://oldwestbury.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=186726:

1. cover letter,
2. resume,
3. contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three (3) references, and
4. a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:  Open until filled.  First review of applcations to begin April 14, 2025

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.

Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening.