Head Resident II

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Live-in housing included

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington seeks a live-in administrator to manage a residential community, directing staff and enhancing student life through outreach, education, and community-building.

Responsibilities include crisis response, budget oversight, facility management, and collaboration on campus traditions while ensuring compliance with institutional mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in higher education, or six years of equivalent education/experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of staff including Community Directors and Resident Assistants.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call duty rotation for crises.
• Oversee budgets, occupancy processes, and facility management.
• Collaborate on campus traditions and committees.
• Provide mediation and counseling support; refer to Behavioral Intervention Team.
• Ensure a positive learning environment and align with institutional mission.
• Act as conduct officer; process reports, assign sanctions, maintain records.
• Execute special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Decision making

Crisis management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Purpose of Position Live-in position; Responsible for the administration and operation of a residential community through staff and student development, resident outreach and education, community building, attention to facilities, and administrative organization.

Essential Functions

• Direct supervision of Community Directors, Community Coordinators, Resident Assistants, and Office Assistants; recruit, train, and evaluate staff.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call duty rotation for crisis and emergency incidents.
• Oversee community budgets, summer conferences, occupancy processes, and facility management.
• Serve on university-wide and departmental committees; collaborate on campus traditions and initiatives.
• Provide mediation, counseling, and support for diverse populations; refer students to Behavioral Intervention Team.
• Ensure positive learning environment; supervise staff and advise councils to align with institutional mission.
• Act as conduct officer; process incident reports, assign sanctions, and maintain accurate records.
• Execute special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience working in higher education or six (6) years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Supervisory experience
• Two (2) years of experience in a student resident

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to make sound decisions and delegate tasks
• Ability to provide crisis management
• Problem-solving
• Effective communication with students, staff, faculty, and parents.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm
• Participates in a 24-hour emergency on-call rotation.
• Some nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Benefits Information

• Position is benefit eligible: Yes
• We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees at the University.
• https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits