Residence Hall Director, Res Life Admin

University at Buffalo; Town of Amherst (NY); Sur place; USD 49 000 - 59 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University at Buffalo is seeking a Residence Hall Director for the Res Life Admin unit. This 12-month, live-in role oversees residential life operations for 500–600 students, supervising assistants and community assistants to create a safe, inclusive, and engaged living environment.

You will implement the residential curriculum, foster student development, and manage programming, crisis response, and student conduct.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with one year of experience in college student supervision, student conduct, orientation, or student activities/engagement.
• Excellent administrative and communication skills are required.
• Based on the need to respond to crisis situations and serve on a duty rotation, travel within campus is required.

Responsabilités

• Supervise student staff and professional staff.
• Coordinate programming and residence hall events.
• Oversee the residential curriculum and community development.
• Handle crisis interventions and student conduct.
• Manage housing operations and facilities services.
• Provide counseling and conflict resolution support.
• Maintain administrative time management.

Connaissances

Student supervision

Student conduct

Orientation

Student engagement

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Description du poste

Residence Hall Director, Res Life Admin

Position Information

Position Title: Residence Hall Director, Res LifeAdmin

Department: Res Life Admin

Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9944299 https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/65609

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

Residential Life is accepting applications in an effort to fill aResidence Hall Director position. As Residence Hall Director (RHD), you are responsible for theresidential life functions in one or more residence halls, housing500-600 students. Through supervision of an Assistant Hall Directorand approximately 16-24 Community Assistants, the RHD fosters aclean, safe, positive and inclusive community environment thatencourages students to develop their fullest potential. Thisposition includes educational, supervisory and administrativefunctions that promote student engagement, academic success,personal development and a strong sense of community through theimplementation of the residential curriculum.

This is a 12-month, live-in position. Your duties mayinclude:

• Student and professional staff supervision
• Programming
• Residential curriculum
• Crisis intervention
• Student conduct
• Maintenance and facilities management
• Housing operations/services
• Counseling, helping and conflict management
• Administrative time management

Level 1 Emergency Operations

In the event of anemergency, services related to the health and safety of students,faculty, staff, and guests, and the security and maintenance offacilities are essential and must continue. Employees hired intothis position are designated as 'Level 1' meaning they areconsidered essential and are expected to report to campus so thatthese services will continue without disruption.

This is a pooled posting. Positions are filled on an as neededbasis.

About Student Life

StudentLife is dedicated to creating a student-centered environment that fosters engagement, well-being, and success.Guided by four strategic priorities—student engagement, health andwellness, personalized support, and advancing diversity, equity,inclusion, and justice,weprovide transformative experiences thatempower students to grow, lead, and thrive. As a member of StudentLife, you'll join a team of passionate professionals united byshared values and a commitment to student success. We think big,act boldly, and pursue excellence with purpose. Together, we buildinclusive communities, champion discovery, and celebrate theachievements that shape the UB experience.

Learn more:

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-beingand success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalocommunity.

Residential Life, a unit within the Division of Student Life,serves to provide the best residential living experience forstudents at the University at Buffalo. We support the University'smission by providing residential environments that assist studentsin being academically and personally successful.

The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with adisability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with one year of experience in collegestudent supervision, student conduct, orientation, or studentactivities/engagement.
• Excellent administrative and communication skills arerequired.
• Based on the need to respond to crisis situations and serve ona duty rotation, travel within the campus, between campuses and offthe campus is required. Candidates will need to demonstrate theirability to meet the transportation needs of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs,Counseling, Student Personnel, Education or related field with oneto three years of post-bachelor's degree experience in residencehall or university apartment experience is preferred.
• Due to the transportation needs of the position, a validlicense to operate a motor vehicle in NYS is preferred.

Salary Range

$54,090

Is a background check required for this posting?

Yes

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Kerri Bigler

Contact's Pronouns:

Contact's Title: Office Assistant for Residential Life

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 11/04/2026

Deadline for Applicants:

Date to be filled: 01/14/2027