External Applicant Instructions

• Please upload your resume/CV for automatic population of information to your Kean application.

• Your contact information, work experience and education will be automatically filled in. Please review all fields – you will need to verify that the data is accurate.

• In the “My Experience” section, you will find a resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and any other supporting documents you may wish to submit.

Office of Residence Life

Residence Hall Director

We are pleased to invite applications for current and future Residence Hall Director opportunities at Kean University. Please note that these positions are filled on an as-needed basis. Qualified candidates may be contacted as openings become available, including potential future vacancies.

The Residence Hall Director (Professional Services Specialist 4) is a 12-month, live-in professional staff employee in the Office of Residence Life. Supervised by the Managing Assistant Director and Director of Residence Life and/or their managerial designee, the Residence Hall Director is responsible for the total operation of a residence hall or area housing approximately 250 – 1,000 residents. Primary duties include selection, supervision, training, and evaluation of student staff including Resident Assistants (RA), Desk Assistants (DA), and Community Assistants (CA).

Residence Hall Directors provide developmental opportunities for residents through programming, judicial intervention, and advisement. Additional responsibilities include administrative tasks, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, supervision, enforcing University policy, discipline, participation in an on-call system, and serving on committees integral to the overall operation of the Residence Life program. The Residence Hall Director works to create an environment conducive to academic excellence and fosters personal development and a sense of community within the living environment.

Due to the required duties and functions of this position and the need for accessibility in the residence halls, this position requires a flexible schedule including evening, weekend and holiday hours and on-campus residency which will be provided by the Office of Residence Life. Travel is required as needed off campus and to other campus locations. This employee is considered essential personnel and is critical to the functioning of the University and continuation of key operations and services.

Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience in housing and residence life or a related student affairs position is required. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for the one year of required experience.

Experience with residence hall student development, facilities operations and residence life programs in higher education is preferred. Candidate must have strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and supervisory skills; proven leadership skills; and be computer literate.

Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made.  Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated annual salary range for this position is: $55,142.18 (Step 1). Salaries for internal applicants will be based on union negotiated calculations. This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to our Kean University Benefits website.

Attention current Kean University employees (including part-time Student Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Academic Specialists and Adjuncts): Please apply via the internal career site to ensure consideration as an internal candidate. To apply internally, please log into your Workday account and select the Career icon on your homepage to view available positions.

Additional Information

Employment at Kean requires working at any of our New Jersey campus locations or affiliated work sites, which may include, but not be limited to: the main campus in Union; Kean Ocean in Toms River; Kean Skylands in Jefferson Township; Kean Jersey City; Kean at Brookdale in Middletown Township; Manahawkin; Princeton; and Trenton.  Location assignments will be based on operational and university needs. Faculty may also be assigned to teach online classes for Kean Global.

Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please refer to Section III.A. of our Reasonable Accommodations Policy & Procedures.  

Kean University participates in E-Verify. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: E-Verify.

Mission Statement

Kean University, New Jersey’s first Urban Research University, creates a world-class, innovative and inclusive society through equity and excellence in teaching, learning, global research, and impactful public engagement.

EEO/AA Statement

Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer