Residence Director
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Department: AVP of Student Affairs
Work type: Staff Full-time Exempt
Location: Alabama
Categories: Student Affairs
Purpose of the Position:
The Residence Director (RD) is responsible for the programming and administrative management of a co-educational residential community ranging in size from 229 to 416 residents. This position has on-call responsibilities and answers to emergency situations.
Duties/Responsibilities
Supervision & Student Development
Supervise Resident Assistant team to include the communication of expectations, administer accountability measures, and provide on-going professional development
Assist the Assistant Director of residence Life in the recruitment, selection, and training of student staff
Conduct meetings on an as needed basis with community student leaders to guide necessary professional, social, and personal development
Advise a community council
Review cases of student misconduct and determine fair consequences at the discretion of the Dean of Students office.
Administrative
Attend meetings as assigned to include weekly staff meetings and bi-weekly departmental meetings.
Participate (as directed) in occupancy management for an area of responsibility to include room assignment changes.
Manage an area programming budget, and execute the procurement of necessary materials.
Facilitate the work of a departmental committee as assigned.
Organize and communicate charges for residents for lockouts, damages, and related needs.
Monitor area key check-in and check-out processes through regular key audits.
Document relevant interactions with students through case management software.
Review daily communication logs and follow up with concerns as needed.
Community Enrichment
Plan, support, implement, and evaluate initiatives that contribute to the overall wellbeing of residents to include educational, social, and developmental growth.
Execute the department community development model through the support of active and passive programming opportunities.
Communicate relevant information to residents.
Refer students to campus resources as needed.
Operations/Facilities Management
Execute move-in procedures at the beginning of each semester and move-out procedures at the end of each semester.
Collaborate with maintenance and custodial staff to ensure appropriate upkeep of facility
Emergency/Crisis Response
Participate in a 24 hour on-call rotation with other Residence Directors
Respond to emergency/crisis situations in area of responsibility during normal business hours and after hours as needed.
Collaborate with dean of Students to implement wellness checks.
Department Representation
Represent Housing & Residence Life by actively participating in appropriate campus wide evets and committees.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor''s degree or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience
1-3 years of full-time verifiable experience working at an institution of higher education
Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with Google Suite is required
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must possess a valid driver''s license
US citizenship is required
Desired Qualifications:
Master''s degree in Student Affairs Administration or a similar field is preferred
1-3 years experience in a traditional, on-campus, Housing and Residence Life department is desired
Experience with Adirondack Solutions Software is preferred
Knowledge of Banner is desired
Experience with Maxient is preferred
Published Salary (if available):
$35,750 - $43,888
Advertised: May 13 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close:
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