Residence Director

Portland State University; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1-bedroom apartment

Meal plan during the academic year

Job summary

Portland State University is Oregon’s public research university, located in the heart of Portland. The Residence Director will support the Residence Life program with residential education, community development and crisis management, supervising staff and student leaders.

This full-time, live‑in position requires evenings and weekends. The role emphasizes inclusivity, collaboration with housing operations, and maintaining a safe living environment to promote student success.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within Housing and Residence Life or Student Affairs.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team of college students.
• Ability to live in a residence hall (apartment provided).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (evenings and weekends) to meet residents’ needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the Residence Life program for a specific area or program on campus.
• Supervise paraprofessional staff within Residence Life and oversee student leaders.
• Manage residential education, community development, crisis management, and student conduct.
• Maintain a live‑in presence and be available during evenings and weekends.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Flexibility

Communication

Inclusivity

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Application review will begin on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

Position Announcement

Proposed Start Date

Proposed Start Date 11/16/2026

Classification Title

Classification Title Advising and Student Services

Rank

Rank N - No Rank

Working Title

Working Title Residence Director

Department

Department 670520 - RES Residence Life

Position Number

Position Number D93513

Representation

Representation UU - Unclassified Unrepresented

Renewable

Renewable Renewable

End date, if applicable

End date, if applicable 06/30/2030

Position FTE

Position FTE 1

Tenure Status N - not applicable

Position Summary

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept

Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands‑on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 20,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree‑lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state‑of‑the‑art science labs. We are proud of our world‑class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.
The mission of University Housing & Residence Life ( UHRL ) is to provide a unique living experience in Portland’s urban environment through actively engaged residential communities that promote student success.

Position Summary

The Residence Director position is responsible for assisting in the implementation of the Residence Life program for a specific area or program on campus. The Residence Director position is a full‑time professional staff position, assisting in supervising the paraprofessional staff within Residence Life. The Residence Director position will be responsible for student leader supervision, residential education, community development, crisis management, student conduct and community operations. The Residence Director position is a live‑in position, and the ability to be available on evenings and weekends is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within Housing and Residence Life or Student Affairs.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team of college students
• Ability to live in a residence hall (apartment provided).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (evenings and weekends) to meet residents’ needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel, Student Affairs, Higher Education, or related field.
• Experience in professional staff on-call duty rotation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively work and interact respectfully within a diverse and inclusive environment
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities are required.
• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long‑term sustainability goals.

Work Days/Hours

Work Days/Hours 40 hrs, 5 days / week

Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement

Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start at around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.

The starting annual salary for this position will be a 1‑bedroom apartment, a meal plan during the academic year, and $43,872 but may be negotiated above this rate depending upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

Application review will begin on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

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