Job Description
Job Location: Main Campus - MIDLAND, TX 79705
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: Associates Degree
Salary Range: $36,118.00 - $36,660.00 Salary/year
Job Category: OtherManager Residence Hall
Midland College | Midland, Texas
JOB SUMMARY
The Hall Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of an assigned residence hall while fostering a strong sense of community that supports student learning and success. This position creates a safe, inclusive, and supportive living-learning environment by supervising all residence hall staff, coordinating programs that promote engagement, and addressing student needs or conduct concerns. The Hall Manager also collaborates with campus partners to connect students with resources, enhance the residential experience, and ensure the residence hall operates effectively.
ABOUT MIDLAND COLLEGE
At Midland College, we believe education transforms lives, strengthens communities, and creates opportunity for future generations. As a driving force for workforce development and economic growth in the Permian Basin, we serve dual-credit students, first-time-in-college learners, adult students, and working professionals. Through strong partnerships with K-12 schools, universities, business and industry, and community organizations, we make education accessible, prepare students for meaningful careers, and help shape the future of our region.
Midland College is a dynamic institution experiencing rapid enrollment growth and institutional growth. We are continually evaluating how we work, challenging ourselves to improve, and embracing innovation to serve our students and community better.
Three Core Values define our culture:
YES – We embrace challenges with curiosity, optimism, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
STUDENTS – Student success is at the center of every decision we make.
ACT – We take ownership, move with purpose, and deliver meaningful results.
We seek individuals who are adaptable, resilient, and energized by change. Our employees ask thoughtful questions, challenge the status quo, solve problems collaboratively, and continuously look for better ways to serve students. We work hard, think strategically, and hold ourselves accountable. We also believe great teams support one another, celebrate successes, and bring positivity, perspective, and a sense of humor to the workplace.
What You Can Expect at Midland College:
- A leadership team committed to action, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- A Board of Trustees that values stewardship, innovation, and long-term vision.
- A community that believes deeply in the power of education to create opportunities.
- Meaningful work, supportive colleagues, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, every single day.
If you're passionate about making a difference, excited by growth and innovation, and ready to help students succeed while strengthening the Permian Basin, we invite you to join our team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Manage residence hall to provide a supportive, quality living environment
- Supervise, recruit, train, schedule, and oversee payroll for Residence Hall Front Desk Staff and Resident Assistants
- Provide ongoing training, feedback, and evaluation to all supervised staff, supporting their professional growth and leadership development
- Create and implement educational, social, and recreational activities for students
- Manage and track a hall programming budget, ensuring responsible use of funds
- Project a high degree of visibility, student engagement, and availability to all students
- Provide prompt, accurate, and efficient admittance: check-ins, check-outs, room inventory, and room inspections
- Respond and assist in handling of all emergency situations according to the emergency response plan (e.g., fire, health, safety)
- Maintain complete and accurate resident records
- Know and enforce all College policies concerning student conduct in the residence hall and report to the Director of Housing and Residence Life and/or Dean of Student Life
- Investigate policy violations within the residence hall and conduct judicial meetings with students in violation of College policies, documenting outcomes and reporting to the Director of Housing & Residence Life as appropriate
- Ability to direct or move students to safety in emergency situations
- Work effectively both autonomously and as a team member
- Provide resources and support to students through referrals to appropriate college office
- Collaborate with other housing staff and Midland College departments to support student success and enhance the residential experience
- Assess and report on student engagement, programming outcomes, and hall needs to support continuous improvement
- Foster an inclusive residential environment that supports students from diverse backgrounds
- Advise and mentor student leaders within the residence hall community
- Submit and track work orders to ensure the residence hall is properly maintained and safety procedures are followed
- Actively participate in on-campus events and serve on committees that support student success and engagement
- Support and attend campus activities and events
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree or completion of 60 college credit hours (or equivalent)
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong clerical, computer, and organizational skills
- Ability to exercise initiative and work independently
- Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Interpersonal skills with a demonstrated record of successful work with a diverse student population
- Exceptional time management skills and the ability to prioritize duties when faced with interruptions, distractions, and fluctuating workload
- Position requires tact, diplomacy, and maintaining a high level of confidentiality of all students and their records
- Live on campus and participate in the manager on-call rotation
- Able to accommodate a flexible work schedule to meet student's needs
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College's insurance policy
Preferred
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in student affairs, student personnel, higher education, counseling, kinesiology, or closely related field
- Knowledge of student development theory
- Previous work experience in Residence Halls or related student affairs work experience
Physical Demands
- Frequently moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (approximately 50% of the time)
- Use of manual dexterity
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- The person in this position frequently communicates with others verbally and electronically; must be able to exchange accurate information
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
- The person in this position needs to be able to frequently move from office to other locations on campus
Salary Range: $36,118 - $36,660
BENEFITS:
Midland College faculty and staff enjoy a comprehensive choice of insurance plans* and retirement savings programs.
- medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans, FSA
- retirement savings programs
- tuition remission for employees
- generous paid time off including winter break
To learn more go to: Midland College Benefits *eligibility may vary based on job classification
SECURITY SENSITIVITY
All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.
Special Instructions to Applicants
All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application, CV/resume, and transcripts (if applicable). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with the application. NOTE: Official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) attended to Midland College Human Resources are required within 30 days of hire (if applicable). If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days.
