Job Description

Residence Hall Director

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Residence Life

Commensurate

Stephenville, Texas

Staff

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Residence Hall Director in the Department of Residence Life As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.

At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

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Important Immigration Information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Tarleton State University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Tarleton State University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

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The Residence Hall Director assists with the administration of all aspects of the University campus housing program including educational support, programming, staff development, staff supervision and long-term departmental planning. Ensures that residence hall operations are efficient and effective in meeting the objectives outlined in the departmental mission, the Division of Student Affairs mission, the University’s mission, vision and values statements, and the Tarleton Forward 2030 strategic plan. Specific operations include supervising hall staff, responding to student needs, discovering and reporting facility (maintenance and housekeeping) shortcomings, entering housing assignment changes, student conduct adjudication, incident resolution and implementing learning initiatives. Work duties may include (but are not limited to) advising a student organization, outreach, response and training. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

The Residence Hall Director lives on-campus; Is essential to university operations and expected to remain at work during emergency situations. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM; with 24-hour on-call rotation and weekend and holiday break rotations 12-months/year, or as work requirements indicate.

Responsibilities

30% Student Development: Provides input for Residence Life and Student Affairs initiatives to support learning and student success. Collaborates and implements departmental initiatives to include recruiting, training and community development. Selects, develops and coordinates student leaders and student workers to ensure a positive community environment where residents can achieve social and academic success. Builds teams.

35% Housing Administration: Addresses and confronts (“runs toward”) crisis situations within and involving the building area over which responsibility rests. Initiates problem-solving skills, directly investigates solutions, takes initiative, demonstrates persistence and resilience. Is relentless and tenacious in pursuit of helping create a residential environment conducive to student success. Completes the administrative aspects of the residential community which includes room change paperwork, occupancy reports, rosters, closing documentation, resolves conflict, and contributes as an administrator on committees and by delivering presentations. Controls building master keys.

25% Facility Management: Communicates and enters maintenance work orders and assists in the enhancement of the physical aspects of the residential halls. This includes ordering directional signage, attending to cleanliness, requests repairs, and attends to resident comfort, safety and security matters. Facilitates relationships with facility partners such as Campus Operations, SSC, Sodexo, and Environmental Health and Safety. Manages facilities by walking around.

10% Other Responsibilities: Serves on committees or work groups in the Division of Student Affairs and at the University. Completes other responsibilities as developed or assigned by the supervisor. Provides holiday break and summer housing rotation coverage. Serves as summer conference staff, Residence Life summer student program staff, and supports Texan Orientations during the summer. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• One year of experience in student affairs work or related specialty.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Salary Range:

The target base annual salary range is $41,000 up to $50,761 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and qualifying part-time employees. Our Careers Page offers an overview of the great benefits we offer; for detailed information visit our Benefits Information page.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.