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 to clarify and interpret broad university policies and procedures or programmatic references.