Resident Director

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 13 days ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Resident Director
Requisition Number RE44924
Working Title
Department Name 1B450:Residence Life
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 41
Salary Range $32,583-52,106/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, on call. The Resident Director lives in an apartment in the residence hall that they supervise.
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 College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration or a related field.
At least one year living and working in a residence hall setting preferred.
Deadline to Apply 04/29/2024
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.

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