Residence Director

University of Minnesota; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Generous time off

Health benefits

Retirement plans with employer contribution

Financial counseling services

Job summary

A university in Minnesota is seeking a full-time Residence Director who will live on campus and manage student initiatives to foster academic success and community engagement. Responsibilities include supervising Resident Advisors, creating a supportive living environment, and collaborating across departments. The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and have experience in Residence Life. The position offers a pay range of $44,000 - $46,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Commitment to underrepresented student populations.
• Excellent administrative skills to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a supportive living and learning environment.
• Implement community development model for student success.
• Supervise and train student staff effectively.

Skills

Experience in Residence Life

Excellent communication skills

Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a wide range of University personnel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in counseling or related field

Job description

About the Job

The Residence Director at the University of Minnesota Duluth is a full‑time professional required to live‑in an assigned on‑campus apartment. Residence Directors are responsible for implementing departmental community development for residents in the assigned area to achieve goals of student learning, engagement, achievement, and persistence and success. Evening meetings and participation and attendance at programs/activities/events during evening and weekend hours is expected.

Location and Work environment: Duluth, MN, on‑site, live‑in position

This position is expected to begin in early July 2026.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with department staff and students to create and maintain a living and learning environment that supports the mission of the University of Minnesota Duluth and Housing & Residence Life.
• Actively assist in the development and implementation of an intentional community development model that includes an emphasis on student success, and inclusive community programming and support. Attend such events regularly.
• Establish an academic focused environment by creating campus partnerships, implementing initiatives, and providing tools to Resident Advisors that supports student academic success.
• Serve as a conduct hearing officer utilizing development conversations and consequences.
• Assist in student leadership development. Be active and visible in support of student initiatives.
• Develop working knowledge of campus and community resources. Serve as an educator and general resource in a compassionate manner when intervening with students regarding a variety of issues including: college transition, academic and personal experiences, roommate and/or floor conflicts/challenges, and mental health issues.
• Confront behavior that is not appropriate in residence hall and apartment communities.
• Maintain communication with faculty, staff, and other administrative personnel as needed.
• Participate in an "on-duty" rotation to provide support for students and student staff. Being on duty may require quick on‑site response throughout Housing & Residence Life facilities.

Supervision

• Responsible for the training, supervision and evaluation of student staff.
• Directly supervise and evaluate Resident Advisor staff (may include summer staff).
• Hold intentional one-on-one meetings. Plan and facilitate regular staff meetings.
• Participate in and present training topics for Resident Advisors during fall/winter training and throughout the academic year.
• Serve as a resource on University and departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist in the selection of Resident Advisors.
• Coordinate the recruitment of student for engagement and leadership opportunities.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Meet with the supervising Assistant Director regularly.
• Attend residence life staff meeting and actively participate in Residence Director training.
• Maintain and improve the physical environment of the residence community in conjunction with Assistant Director.
• Ensure all safety, security, and maintenance needs are reported to appropriate personnel.
• Walk through entire area of responsibility on regular basis and report observations.
• Develop regular communication practices with custodial and maintenance staff.
• Assist in the implementation of administrative functions within area (e.g., room assignments, no‑shows, room changes, room condition records, damage billing) in conjunction with Assistant Director. Perform tasks in accordance with established Housing & Residence Life procedures and deadlines.
• Maintain an inviting office space and updated information board displays.
• Assist in the implementation of all residence hall openings and closings throughout the year.
• Manage duty system for Resident Advisor staff in assigned area.
• Maintain files and prepare required reports.

Department Responsibilities

• Assist Associate Director in developing and maintaining departmental processes.
• Participate in specific department‑wide committees and functions.
• Represent Housing & Residence Life at admission events and orientation.
• Assist in the selection of full-time positions in Housing & Residence Life.
• Assist in the management and implementation of Housing & Residence Life summer operations (conferences, senior program, summer school students).
• Assist Housing & Residence Life in other areas as assigned.

Divisional (Student Life) Responsibilities

• Represent Housing & Residence Life on University work groups, task forces, and committees.
• Assist in student retention efforts.
• Partner with other student life staff to deliver programs and services to residential students.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Experience in Residence Life
• Demonstrated experience illustrating a commitment to underrepresented student populations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in counseling, college student personnel or closely related field
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a wide range of University personnel
• Demonstrated effectiveness in applying student development theory
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and interpersonal
• Excellent administrative skills, including an ability to effectively manage multiple priorities

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $44,000.00 - $46,000.00; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer‑paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity, visit http://diversity.umn.edu.

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.