Resident Director

Posting Details

Job Title Resident Director

Requisition Number RE45164

Working Title

Department Name 1B450:Residence Life

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 41

Salary Range $32,926-52,624/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.

The University of Kentucky Office for Student Success operates from

a student-centered foundation. We seek to build a strong

community through the care of and concern for every member of

Student Success. We cultivate an equity-minded working and

learning environment where people are seen and valued. We strive

to revolutionize student success practice through a culture of

ingenuity, excellence, agency, and accountability. The twenty-five

units and five areas that comprise Student Success are committed to

one vision: designing and delivering unparalleled student services.

To learn more about the Office for Student Success, visit:

https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/ .

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 Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, or a related field is preferred.

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

Deadline to Apply 07/07/2024

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.