Resident Director II
Summary
Oversee a residential area at a university, supervise student staff, and support student development through programming and crisis response.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Resident Director (RD) is a full-time, live-in professional staff member responsible for fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive living-learning environment for residential students. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals interested in beginning a career in student affairs or higher education. The RD oversees the day-to-day management of a residential area, supervises student staff, and supports student development through programming, community building, and crisis response.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise, train, and evaluate a team of Resident Assistants (RAs)
- Foster a positive and inclusive residential community that promotes student engagement and academic success
- Plan and support educational and social programs aligned with departmental and institutional goals
- Serve as a conduct officer for policy violations within the assigned residential area
- Respond to emergencies and participate in an on-call duty rotation
- Maintain visibility and availability to students through regular office hours and community presence
- Collaborate with campus partners, including Public Safety, Counseling Services, and Academic Support
- Manage administrative responsibilities such as occupancy reports, room condition records, and incident documentation
- Assist with student check-in, check-out, and room selection processes
- Promote a safe and respectful living environment by enforcing community standards
- Other duties as assigned
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Incumbent works with university policies and general objectives, referring to supervisors for clarification and interpretation of broad university policies and procedures or programmatic references.