Job Details

Residence Hall Director

Position Number: 6931786
Location: Bowling Green, OH
Position Type: Residence Life and Housing

Residence Hall Director

Bowling Green State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time
Division: VP Student Engagement Success
Opening Date: 02/17/2026
Location: Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Number: BGSU01403
Department: VP Student Engagement Success
Closing: Continuous

Summary

The Residence Hall Director facilitates daily operations of a residence hall housing between 300 to 1000 students and is responsible for creating a diverse, academically conducive, secure and healthy residential community. Residence Hall Directors also provide intentional programming to assist with the psychosocial development needs of students and implementing the learning outcomes of the University and the Division of Student Engagement and Success. In addition, Residence Hall Directors oversee the daily operations of the residence hall, assist the Office of the Dean of Students with student conduct and care processes, and supervise graduate and undergraduate staff members.

Essential Functions

Education and Academic Success

Assist with student retention, transition, and academic success. Create academically-focused residential environment that supports student success. Assist the Office of the Dean of Students with student conduct and care follow up. Integrate diversity education throughout community development programming initiatives.

Programming, Leadership, and Community Development

Coordinate and implement community development and educational activities within the residence hall through student staff. Develop a vision for the residence hall community by coordinating educational and developmental activities in the residence halls. Regularly evaluate and assess programming and community development efforts through formal and informal processes. Participate in high profile campus events which may include opening week, Homecoming Week, Family Weekend, athletic events, and Preview days.

Supervision and Recruitment of Staff

Recruit and train 9-22 resident advisors, 1-2 graduate assistant(s), a Student Desk Manager, and Desk Clerks as applicable. Coordinate and facilitate weekly staff meetings.

Student Issues, Hall Safety and Crisis Management

Respond to emergencies, crisis situations, and student issues. Serve as a liaison with Housing to ensure safety, maintenance and appearance of the residence hall. Participate in a rotating duty schedule year round that handles situations as appropriate. Counsel students to support their personal, academic, and emotional wellbeing as needed. Collaborate with campus partners for referrals as needed to support students in their holistic wellness.

Administrative

Assist with BGSU and Residence Life student recruitment efforts. Assist with room assignment and room change processes. Perform administrative tasks and procedures in support of residence hall and departmental functioning. Administer residence hall budget to include purchasing, categorizing and reconciling/entering/reporting financial statement. Serve on Division-wide and/or Departmental committees in consultation with and approval by supervisor.

Fulfill other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

Bachelor's Degree required.

The following Degree is preferred:

Master's degree.

The following Experience is required:

1 year of supervisory experience
1 year of general residence life or housing experience

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of college student development theory.
Experience presenting or facilitating workshops and training sessions.
Knowledge or experience of supervision practice and theory.
Experience working with a student conduct process.
Knowledge of residence hall or housing operations and procedures.
The ability to make sound judgements about safety.
The ability to make referrals to other office or agencies.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication and administrative skills and a demonstrated desire to work with diverse individuals and groups.
Basic computer skills, budget management skills, and creative problem solving.

Salary
Residence Hall Director is a full-time, 12-month, live-in administrative staff position. Base salary is approximately $43,888 and includes housing accommodations and meal plan. Staff housing accommodations will be provided during the 12-month period of employment. All utilities including water, heat, electricity, basic telephone service, internet connection, and cable service are provided at no additional cost. Employment typically begins on July 1* and extends through June 30. This recruitment is for multiple full-time positions, full benefit package is available.
*Anticipated start date: July 1, 2026

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by March 3, 2026.

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex, race, veteran-status, disability, age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation. EEOC Know Your Rights Poster: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/bgsu/jobs/5238812/residence-hall-director