Resident Director

Job Title
Resident Director


Requisition Number
RE49356


Working Title

Department Name
1B450:Residence Life


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
42


Salary Range
$36,213-57,970/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

BA



Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

1 yr



Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs; occasional standing or walking with objects up to 10 lbs; sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; occasional job-related travel.



Shift

Days, evenings, weekends and on call.

The Resident Director lives on-site in the residence hall.



Job Summary

The Resident Director at the University of Kentucky’s Office of
Residence Life is critical in our undergraduate housing communities’
day-to-day operations and strategic direction toward fostering
students’ well-being and success. The Resident Director will live full-
time on campus in a furnished apartment provided by the
university, allowing the position to encompass many responsibilities
to promote a supportive, welcoming, and dynamic residential
experience.

Key duties include:

• Utilizing our innovative residential curriculum, The Wildcat Way, to develop and implement academic, well-being, and social programming that aligns with our core values and mission, fostering a sense of belonging and community among residents.
• Supervise and mentor resident advisors and other residential staff to ensure they effectively support residential students.
• Administering residence hall operations, including front desk operations, maintenance requests, and housing assignments, to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
• Serve on departmental task forces and committees and in an on-call rotation for your campus area.
• Serving as a primary liaison with key partners in the Dean of Students area and with Student Success staff regarding residential students’ needs.
• Manage crisis response and conflict resolution within the residential community, ensuring student concerns are addressed compassionately and efficiently.

This role is crucial for cultivating a vibrant living-learning
environment where every student feels acknowledged and
equipped to thrive. We seek candidates who are not only adept at
fostering community but also exemplify teamwork, Initiative, and
critical thinking. Ideal applicants approach their responsibilities with
a positive solutions-oriented mindset, ready to tackle challenges
and contribute to our collective success.

Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to
graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning
and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will
be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices,
and data-informed decision-making. Collaborating with the campus
and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to
support a diverse community of learners in achieving success.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Experience in higher education or working in a residential setting.
Evidence of administrative skills.
Good interpersonal skills and judgment.
Independence and professionalism.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.

At least one year living and working in an on-campus residence hall setting.



Deadline to Apply
03/24/2025


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.