Campus Residence Life Director

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida in Gainesville seeks a Residence Hall Director to manage assigned residence halls and lead student staff. The role includes coordinating daily operations, supervising Resident Assistants, scheduling on-call coverage, and collaborating with university units to ensure safe, well-maintained living spaces.

The position emphasizes educational programming, policy enforcement, crisis management, and strong communication with residents and campus resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in appropriate field.
• Master’s degree in related field recommended.
• Experience with crisis management and student program development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned residence halls and daily operations.
• Recruit, train, and supervise Resident Assistants and Graduate Assistants.
• Schedule on-call staff and coordinate with internal units for openings/closures.
• Collaborate on room reassignments, inspections, and occupancy verification.
• Develop and implement educational programming within halls.
• Enforce Student Honor Code & Conduct policies.

Skills

Office suite

Maxient

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization

Master's degree in higher education administration, counseling, or related field

Tools

Maxient software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Florida in Gainesville seeks a Residence Hall Director to manage assigned residence halls and lead student staff. The role includes coordinating daily operations, supervising Resident Assistants, scheduling on-call coverage, and collaborating with university units to ensure safe, well-maintained living spaces.

The position emphasizes educational programming, policy enforcement, crisis management, and strong communication with residents and campus resources.