Residence Director - Multiple Positions

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous time off

Wellness program

Tuition benefits

TRS pension

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos seeks a Residence Director to oversee daily operations of one or more residence halls. This full-time, live-in role builds community, supervises staff, and creates programs to connect students to campus.

The RD reports to an Assistant Director of Residential Experience and must be able to access buildings and respond promptly during emergencies. Regular duties include supervision, crisis support, and collaboration with facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Post-bachelor experience in Student Affairs.
• Leadership role in residence life, student activities/organizations, student government, orientation, or related university experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and support of staff within assigned residence.
• Oversee staff meetings, one-on-one meetings, and develop staff for professional growth.
• Engage in student success and community engagement through programs and retention initiatives.
• Respond to crises and serve as a conduct officer for built environments.
• Assist with building management, occupancy, budget, with facilities coordination.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Post-bachelor experience in StudentAff

Defined leadership role in residence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Student Affairs or related field

Job description

Posting Number: 2026575

Posting/Functional Title: Residence Director - Multiple Positions

University Pay Plan Title: Residence Hall Director

Location: San Marcos

Department: DHRL Administration

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Funding Source: Permanent

Monthly Salary: $3,666.67

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Post bachelor experience in Student Affairs.
• Served in a defined leadership role in one or more of the following: residence life, student activities and organizations, student government, orientation, or professional experience in a university setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs or related field.
• Previous experience in building management.
• Previous experience in staff supervision.
• Previous experience in crisis management and/or emergency response.
• Previous experience with community engagement/development activities.
• Previous experience with student support or retention initiatives.

Job Description:

The Residence Director position is a full-time, live-in role with primary responsibility for managing the daily operations of one or more residential buildings. Residence Directors (RD) are responsible for building a strong community, supporting staff through supervision, and generating meaningful opportunities for students to connect to campus through intentional interactions and connections. Critical functions of the position include building management, supervision, community engagement, crisis management, and student success while serving as an active department member. This position will report directly to an Assistant Director of Residential Experience. The RD must be able to physically perform the job’s essential duties, which include regularly accessing all areas of their assigned residential building and periodically accessing other campus areas. In emergencies, the RD must be able to access all various building areas promptly and appropriately. The Residence Director (RD) will frequently utilize a computer and a phone.

Job Duties:

Supervision

• Provide day-to-day supervision and support of a staff of Resident Assistants (RA) and Desk Assistants (DA) within their assigned residential building(s).
• Directly oversee and manage staff-wide meetings, one-on-one meetings, and other interactions with student staff to provide maximum support and direction to execute community goals.
• Evaluate performance of student employees, including ongoing performance management and conduct performance evaluations to support their professional development.
• Participate in selection and training efforts for all staff members.

Student Success & Community Engagement

• Serve as the primary individual responsible for executing the residential experience through hall programs, community-wide events, athletic events, intentional interactions, and other departmental initiatives.
• Direct, assess, and execute community development, engagement activities, and persistence initiatives per departmental directives to increase student retention and a sense of belonging at Texas State University.
• Develop community initiatives and student leadership opportunities as an advisor of Hall Council and within any assigned Living Learning and/or Theme Community.
• Actively participate in Division of Student Success initiatives regarding mid-semester grade warning outreach, enrollment and registration outreach, residential feedback surveys, and other retention initiatives.

Crisis Management & Student Support

• Serve as a member of the departmental on-call rotation to provide support to students after hours.
• Actively engage with and seek to resolve issues for students of concern to ensure they are supported.
• Serve as a conduct officer to address behavioral concerns within the assigned residential building(s).
• Consistently be responsive to the needs of the assigned residential building(s) in relation to community trends, student needs, and emergency response. This may include being activated to respond to crises outside of normal business hours.
• Serve as a referral agent for students to resources across the institution.

Building Management

• Assist with responsibilities for opening, closing, budget management, occupancy management, and desk operations within their community.
• Collaborate and meet regularly with assigned facilities team to manage facilities related needs throughout the assigned residential building(s).
• Oversee room occupancy, resident room change requests, and maintenance of resident and common spaces throughout the academic year.
• Maintain essential office records as outlined by Texas State University.

Divisional & Departmental Responsibilities

• Actively participate in departmental programs and projects designed to support the mission and goals of the department, division, and institution.
• Participate actively as a member of the Division of Student Success and serve as a positive role model for students and staff.
• Other duties as required.

Job Open Date: 06/23/2026

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight): 09/28/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Choose Texas State University?

Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.

Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.

Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.

Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.

Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.

Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.

At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html