Residence Hall Directors are master's-level professionals who are responsible for the operation of two residence halls housing approximately 400 students total. Strong supervisory, administrative, and counseling skills are utilized in this position. It is important that residence hall directors be able to work autonomously, demonstrate initiative, display strong commitment to student learning, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with colleagues at the university. The residence hall director position is a 12-month assignment. Residence hall directors earn $29,000/year plus a two-bedroom apartment, meal plan, and university benefits. Persons may serve for no more than four years in this position.

Assistant Residence Hall Directors are graduate assistant positions reporting to residence hall directors. The assistant residence hall director assists the residence hall director in the operation of two residence halls. Ball State is committed to helping graduate students achieve a balanced education--one that is strong academically and experientially. For this reason, we utilize an assistant residence hall director curriculum that ensures each graduate student will be prepared for a full-time residence life position. The assistant residence hall director position is a two-year assistantship that earns $8,500/year plus a one-bedroom apartment, meal plan, and tuition waivers.

Resident Managers are graduate assistant positions reporting to the assistant director of Housing and Residence Life for the University Apartments. The resident manager is responsible for working with single students and families living in the university apartment communities. They also help mediate conflicts between resident neighbors, provide activities for residents, advise the neighborhood association, help with administrative tasks, and interact with social service agencies. The resident manager position is a two-year assistantship which earns $9,700/10-months plus a furnished apartment and tuition waivers.