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Western New Mexico University

Hall Director

Western New Mexico University, Silver City, New Mexico, United States, 88061

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Acts as the primary point of contact for students and other constituencies on all matters pertaining WNMU Housing operations.

Duties

Serves as a liaison between Housing Operations and the Facilities Department.

Coordinates summer projects, including but not limited to, ordering of new furniture, appliances, painting, summer cleaning, etc. Coordinates summer conferences.

Coordinates check-in, check-outs, building audits, and walk-throughs.

Develops and coordinates all processes and committees related to the assignment of student housing, including the traditional school year housing and summer housing.

Acts as the Director of Housing’s during his/her absence when necessary, ensuring uninterrupted communications with leadership in another department.

Promotes, supervises, and advises on student development themed programming, community building, hall council and leadership development. Focuses on relationship building and student interaction daily with hall residents.

Serves as a visible and accessible resource in the residence hall community for student interaction. Promotes an environment in the residence halls that supports the mission of the university and the mission of Housing Services. Assists hall staff in promoting an environment that is safe, well-maintained, and conducive to studying.

Facilitates leadership courses for student staff hiring, as well as other opportunities for teaching and facilitation.

Manages and mediates roommate conflicts.

Manages budgets related to programming and housing operations.

Performs other functions and assumes responsibilities related to hall management as assigned.

Provides a broad range of administrative and supervisory functions. Supervises assigned staff in accordance with WNMU personnel practices including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, guidance, etc. Participates in the process of ongoing personal and professional development. Maintains comprehensive communication among all contacts (internal and external). Models professional standards and ethics in accordance with WNMU philosophy.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Background Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent combination of training and experience required. Experience in Higher Learning environment required. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Job Knowledge Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management to include multi-year budgeting. Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques. Ability to lead and supervise students and staff. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures as they pertain to the department and the University. Must be sensitive to cultural differences within the University and community. Fluent in Microsoft Office Applications.

Working Conditions/ Physical Demands (With or Without Accommodations) Normal office and residence hall environment. May be required to lift normal office equipment and materials. Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information. Must be able to visually and auditorily assess situations to insure health and safety. Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication. Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions. Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing, reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling, and prolonged sitting. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Light maintenance such as shoveling, sweeping, mopping, throwing of trash, and others may be needed. May be required to work additional hours or days depending on circumstances.

Other Requirements a. CPR /First Aid Certified or ability to get certified within 2 months from hire.

Location Location Silver City

Salary Range Salary Range $43,888

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