University of Nebraska at Kearney

The Graduate Hall Director (GHD) is responsible for the development of a supportive, functioning community within the Village Flats apartments for 200 residents. The GHD advises individual students and student groups, works to resolve the behavioral problems of students and manages the Village Flats apartments. As staff members with the Office of Residence Life, GHDs work cooperatively with other Residence Life staff and other Student Affairs offices at the University of Nebraska Kearney. GHDs are hired by the department as positions become available. Traditionally, hiring takes place at the end of the fall and/or spring semester. Specifics concerning qualifications and job duties for the GHD position may be reviewed in the GHD job description. 

Community Building: Assist in the development of a residential community. Work to maintain close contact with residents. Be aware of student problems and concerns. Mediate student conflicts. Encourage and develop student activities and programs.

Education/Conduct: Assist students to develop behavioral standards appropriate to group living in an academic institution. When necessary, confront individuals whose behavior is unacceptable and process cases through the conduct system.

Advising and Referral Source: Provide basic counseling and function as a resource and referral agent for both staff and residents. This requires a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Management: Direct the management operations of the facility by working in cooperation with the maintenance staff, custodial staff, central staff, and any other appropriate departments in areas of occupancy, fire safety, security, and damage control.

Administrative Tasks: Oversee the administration of all apartment applications, assignments, room changes, and apartment check out.  Supply written information and/or documentation as required. Attend weekly staff meetings and training programs. Be on duty as assigned for the campus community.

Additional Responsibilities: Perform any other job-related responsibilities requested by the Residence Hall Coordinators, Assistant Director, Associate Director of Residence Life, Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Director of Residence Life. 

• Graduate student with a solid academic foundation will be considered. Enrollment in six graduate credit hours per semester required, the first semester only six graduate credit hours are permitted. Up to 9 hours may be enrolled in subsequent terms with additional hours requiring supervisor’s approval.

• Demonstrated leadership ability.

• Demonstrated commitment to self-development and growth is encouraged at all levels of training and job performance.

• A 3.0 cumulative and semester GPA is required.

• Admission to the UNK degree program