Residence Director

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive insurance options

Employee scholarship programs

Retirement plans with university match

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a Residence Director to engage with students in on-campus housing and to implement the Nebraska Residential Experience curriculum. The role supports a Big 10 institution’s residential community and encourages thriving student life.

You will oversee hall operations, lead student leaders, and participate in cross-campus collaborations while maintaining strong crisis response and communications skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of leadership experience in a student housing position.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of college students and work well with others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and e-mail systems; strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Focus on student success, engagement, and leadership.
• Oversee daily operations of a residence hall.
• Lead a team of student leaders.
• Gain experience in community engagement, supervision, crisis response, and leadership development.
• Participate in departmental committees and campus-wide partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Working Title

Residence Director

Department

Housing: Residence Directors-11951

Description Of Work

The Residence Director is vital for engaging with students that live in residence halls at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Residence Directors are empowered to connect with their residential community to help students become engaged members of the community and to thrive as students at UNL with the goal of achieving graduation. An individual in this position will serve on a dynamic team of professionals that work together at a Big 10 institution to implement the Nebraska Residential Experience curriculum framework.

As a Residence Director you will:

• Focus on student success, engagement, and leadership.
• Oversee daily operations of a residence hall.
• Lead a team of student leaders.
• Gain valuable experience in a multitude of areas including community engagement, supervision, crisis response, leadership development, and summer conferences.
• Participate in departmental committees, collaborate across campus and build partnerships and contribute to the campus mission.

Strong communication, collaboration, creativity, and adaptability are essential qualities for a Residence Director. This role encourages providing feedback on department and campus initiatives, expanding knowledge on best practices to support college students, and offers professional development opportunities. Residence Directors collaborate within a large department, making collective decisions, and ensuring an optimal residential experience for University of Nebraska-Lincoln students. In the summer, the role extends to community engagement through conference services. This multifaceted position emphasizes personal and professional growth within a supportive and collaborative environment.

This position is considered essential, and schedules include office hours, some evenings, weekends, and being available in an on‑call rotation.

About Us

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full‑time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Retirement plans with university match
• A workplace culture that values your time outside of work

Learn more about working at UNL : https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and one year of leadership experience in a student housing employment position. Demonstrated experience leading a team of college students. Ability to communicate and work well with others. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and e‑mail systems. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree in Student Affairs, College Student Personnel Administration, or related field.

• Two or more years of direct supervision of live‑in Resident Assistants
• Two or more years of full time Residence Hall Director experience
• Participation in professional staff on call duty rotation
• Hall government advising experience
• Experience with budgeting

Posted Salary

$43,890/yr. minimum