Director of Residence Life and the Student Center

Director of Residence Life and the Student CenterBookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPosting DetailsPosting DetailsLogo https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/1225/docs/115824.png Institution Northern State University Working Title Director of Residence Life and the Student Center Posting Number NFE03003P Department NSU-Student Affairs Physical Location of Position (City) Aberdeen Posting TextThe Opportunity: Northern State University is seeking a student-centered, dynamic, and dedicated leader to serve as the Director of Residence Life and the Student Center. Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Director will play a pivotal role in enhancing the student experience and fostering a vibrant, inclusive campus community. This is a unique opportunity to build upon South Dakota's top-rated residence halls, implement innovative housing technology, and contribute meaningfully to the execution of the Student Affairs Strategic Plan (2025-30). The successful candidate will help shape the future of student engagement, lead transformative initiatives, and support institutional growth through strategic leadership and collaboration.Key Responsibilities:Housing Programs: Ensure safe, comfortable, affordable, and appealing housing options for students living on campus. Manages summer camp and conference program.Student Center Management: Serve as the building manager for the Student Center, fostering a vibrant "campus living room" that promotes engagement, community, services, and recreation in alignment with the University's mission.Student Affairs Team: Collaborate as an essential member of the Student Affairs team, committed to providing high-quality care and support for students.Posting Date 03/16/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 04/13/2026 Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience; $70,000 to $80,000 with state benefits. Professional development funds available. Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work HoursTypical office hours, some weekend and evening work. Serves on-call once every four weeks.Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Faculty Status No Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Travel, Weekends/Holidays If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural ExpectationsABOUT STUDENT AFFAIRS: Student Affairs advances the student success agenda of Northern State University through engagement, holistic wellness, providing excellent student-centered services and the Student Affairs Strategic Plan (2025-30). We are Campus Recreation and Intramurals, Campus Safety, Community Service and Civic Engagement, Counseling Services, Dean of Students Office, Dining Services, New Student Programs (HOWL and Wolf Pack Welcome), Northern State Welcome Desk, Residence Life, Student Accessibility Services, Student Activities and Involvement, Student Center, Student Government Association, Student Health Services, Student Organizations, Student Rights and Responsibilities, Summer Camps and Conferences, Title IX, and Wellness and Prevention Services.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementNorthern State University is committed to building a welcoming culture of belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture and world view. Northern seeks faculty and staff who will engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives to increase awareness, understanding, respect and opportunity for all.Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.Contact InformationWorking ConditionsCognitive RequirementsPlease check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written CommunicationProtective Clothing/EquipmentPlease check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. If other protection is used please identifyPhysical RequirementsPlease designate the physical requirements of this position Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Lifting light, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time Describe any of the conditions selectedSensory RequirementsPlease check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)Working Conditions & ExposuresWorking Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked aboveWorking EnvironmentCheck the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Classroom Environment, Office Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed to ApplyRequired DocumentsResumeCover LetterReference ListOptional Documents