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Hall Director Benefits

“Working at ISU has been an amazing experience. Not only are the hall director and professional staff amazing, the students work really hard to be successful. I have been able to grow in this position with the help of the coordinator team. As a new hall director, I was given the tools to really take on this role and make it my own. It is great to be able to identify the needs of my community and to be able to create programs that really fit what my building needs. Aside from all of the great professional opportunities, I have found a great community of professionals that make working at ISU a great experience.” – Carolyn  Duven, Eaton Hall Director

“I choose to work at ISU for the many experiences the HD position offers. I believe each day at ISU offers me a new learning opportunity and valuable experience professionally. In addition to my hall director role, I’m involved in committees on campus and professional organizations to gain a variety of experience.” – Melissa Hulme, Maple Hall Director

Official Professional and Scientific (P & S) Benefits Statement

Pet Policy

Pets are welcome as part of the Hall Director household.

Professional Development

Hall Directors at ISU are encouraged to further their knowledge and experiences within student affairs and beyond. To that end, each Hall Director is provided with a base professional development fund of $2000.00. Additional funds are available for individuals who choose to present programs and/or serve on regional or national committees. The P & S Council, which all full-time Hall Directors are a part of, offers additional funding.

Beyond monetary support,  Hall Directors also receive staffing and supervisory support. Hall Directors are encouraged to get involved on campus, and at the regional and national levels. Below, you will find a sampling of the wide variety of professional development experiences that staff have engaged in.

 

 

Psychology 131 and Other Teaching Opportunities - As a part of the Hall Director job description, each staff member has the opportunity to facilitate a section of Psychology 131, an academic skills and university acclimation course, mainly targeted towards first year students, but open to all. The DOR works closely with staff in the Academic Success Center to plan, assess, and facilitate this course each year. In addition to Psychology 131, various other teaching opportunities exist at ISU. Staff have taught honors seminars, Women’s Studies 160: Gender Justice, University Studies 150: Dialogues on Diversity, and various other courses.

 

Campus Involvement - The DOR is well-respected across campus. Hall Directors have served on a wide range of committees, advised student organizations, and served as student affairs representatives to other governance organizations. Hall Directors also have the option of crafting a Collateral Assignment with another office or department on campus in order to gain additional professional experience. Numerous former DOR staff members now work in other offices on campus, which provides even more opportunities for current staff members.

 

Off-Campus Involvement - The DOR highly encourages professional involvement at the regional and national level. Staff members serve on numerous regional and national committees. The DOR has a strong relationship with UMR-ACUHO, ACUHO-I, ACPA, and NASPA. In addition, staff members have attended NAME, NCORE, WPC, MAP-Works, and a variety of other conferences around the country. Support, in the form of time and funding, is regularly given to those individuals who choose to be involved, present, and share their experiences.

 

Continuing Education - ISU offers one of the most recognized Higher Education programs in the country. The opportunities and flexibility exist if you are thinking about going back to school to pursue a Masters or Doctorate, and many staff members have done and are currently doing so, with the full support of the department. Through the P & S Council, ISU offers full-time staff Tuition Remission for up to 4 credits in any academic area each semester.