Resident Director

tulanectsi; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University is seeking a Resident Director to oversee the daily operations of assigned residential areas in New Orleans. The RD will supervise staff, initiate community development activities, and foster student growth through deliberate programming and advising in a collaborative environment.

The role focuses on student development, administrative duties, and departmental responsibilities, acting as a catalyst for engagement and representing the living-learning community with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years directly related residence life work experience required.
• Master's degree in College Student Personnel or related field preferred.
• Residence Life experience and previous student leadership experience preferred.
• Crisis response and supervision experience with a focus on student development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Staff Supervision across assigned residential areas.
• Lead Community Development initiatives within living communities.
• Support Student Development through programming and advising.
• Manage Departmental Responsibilities and Administrative Duties for the office.
• Serve as a campus role model and catalyst for student engagement in residence life.

Skills

Residence life experience

Crisis response

Student development focus

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

The Resident Director is a professional staff member (live on) responsible for the overall functioning of their assigned residential areas. The primary responsibilities include initiating, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating efforts in the residential area that will result in educational, social, and cultural growth for the individual student and the entire living community. A Resident Director (RD) at Tulane University fulfills five primary areas within the Office of Housing and Residence Life: Staff Supervision, Community Development, Student Development, Departmental Responsibilities, and Administrative Duties. This position serves as a catalyst for student engagement in the residence hall communities and role models daily interactions with students for student staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited higher education institution by the date of hire and 4 years directly related residence life work experience.
Preferred Qualification:
Master's degree in College Student Personnel or related field. Residence Life experience as well as previous student leadership experience. Crisis response and supervision experience with a focus on student development.

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.
Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [e-mail] .

Job Info

• Job Identification 1774
• Job Category Academic and Student Affairs
• Posting Date 08/24/2026, 05:56 PM
• Degree Level Master's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations New Orleans, LA, United States
• Legal Employer Tulane University
• Business Unit Tulane University
• Department STA Housing and Residence Life