Posting Details
Posting Details
Logo Institution South Dakota Mines Working Title Residence Hall Director Posting Number NFE03037P Department SDSMT-Housing Physical Location of Position (City) Rapid City Posting Text
Position Overview:
South Dakota Mines is seeking a Residence Hall Director in the Residence Life office. This is a 12-month, full-time, benefited, live-on position. The Residence Hall Director (RHD) serves as a core member of the Residence Life staff and is primarily responsible for one to two residential communities and the fostering of community and belonging.
The RHD fosters the interpersonal and intrapersonal growth of residential students; develops a positive and open residential community; supervises student staff; and manages main administrative functions and residential facility needs.
The RHD focuses their time and effort on their students and student staff by providing resources and opportunities, crisis intervention, community standards administration, student staff training and supervision, housing occupancy support, and facilities management. This position will also work on departmental and university-wide initiatives.
Qualifications:
Applications must be made online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203 or hr@sdsmt.edu. Review of applications will begin May 11, 2026. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
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Posting Date 04/24/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 05/11/2026 Advertised Salary $38,000 - $41,852 annualized ($18.27 - $20.12 per hour) dependent on education and experience Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours 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 Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays If other, please indicate Maintaining a primary residence in campus provided housing Department Description and Cultural Expectations
Founded in 1885, South Dakota Mines is the premier destination for ambitious students seeking bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees in STEM fields. Our vibrant community of supportive faculty, tenacious students, and passionate alumni fosters a culture of ingenuity, collaboration, and lifelong success. South Dakota Mines is recognized frequently for its rigorous curriculum, groundbreaking research, and return on investment.
Rapid City, the home of the Hardrockers, is the state's second-largest city with an MSA population of nearly 160,000. The city is nestled next to the beautiful Black Hills, a region boasting breathtaking scenery, hundreds of miles of trails for outdoor enthusiasts, and attractions ranging from complex cave systems to historic towns and massive monuments.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
South Dakota Mines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. South Dakota Mines and the Board of Regents ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination.
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