Resident Director

100 Miami University; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully furnished in-hall apartment

Meal plan of $4,500

Professional development funds

Job summary

100 Miami University is looking for a Resident Director to manage residence halls housing 250-630 students. This live-in, master’s level position involves community engagement, supervision of resident assistants, and crisis management.

The role requires a master's degree and is enhanced by experience in student affairs. Salary starts at $40,000, with a maximum of $45,000, and includes housing and a meal plan. Responsibilities also include teaching courses and ensuring a supportive environment for students.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required by the start of the term of employment.
• Experience working in residence life or student affairs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a positive living environment fostering community.
• Supervise and train a team of resident assistants.
• Manage crisis situations and implement university policies.
• Teach courses associated with assigned Living Learning Communities.

Skills

Administrative proficiency

Counseling skills

Interpersonal proficiency

Analytical abilities

Team supervision

Program planning

Education

Master's degree from an accredited university

Master's in higher education or related

Job description

Job Title

Resident Director

Summary

The Resident Director is a live-in master's degree-level professional who is responsible for the operation of one or more residence halls, housing between 250 and 630 students. The Resident Director is charged with shaping the environment and experiences of residential students by providing oversight, supervision, and programs focused on the Office of Residence Life’s mission and values. This position reports to an Area Coordinator or an Assistant Director.

Responsibilities

• Community Development:
  • Cultivate a positive and engaging living environment that fosters community and belonging, enabling students to build positive relationships.
  • Maintain high visibility and availability, including attending community events, regularly touring the community, and interacting with residents.
  • Meet with residents one-on-one in order to provide personal, social, academic, and occupational support and referral.
  • Oversee and implement programming in the residential community as prescribed by the department.
  • Collaborate with faculty and staff to plan and implement living-learning community programs.
  • Contribute to neighborhood programs.
  • Budget, manage, expend and reconcile programming funds.
  • Serve as the financial, programmatic, and leadership adviser to the Student Community Leadership Team(s).
• Supervision:
  • Supervise and train a team of 8-20 resident assistants.
  • Host weekly staff meetings to coordinate upcoming events, discuss community concerns, and facilitate professional development experiences.
  • Conduct weekly or bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with staff members.
  • Ensure staff members appropriately confront and document behavioral issues and concerns.
  • Provide regular formal and informal feedback regarding job performance.
  • Assign and oversee collateral duties as needed.
  • Assist in the recruitment, selection, training, development, and evaluation of paraprofessional and professional staff members.
• Student Conduct and Crisis Management:
  • Serve as a hearing administrator as needed, including adjudication of individual hearings and/or serving as a member of a university hearing board.
  • Review and follow up on all incident reports and police reports (if available).
  • Respond to residents in need, referring to other offices when appropriate.
  • Provide leadership during times of crisis in and adjacent to the community.
  • Assume shared responsibility for campus-wide on-call duty year round.
  • Assist in emergency situations as needed.
  • Implement Miami University and Office of Residence Life objectives, policies, rules, and procedures.
• Professional Development & Administration:
  • Report, track, and follow up on maintenance issues with appropriate building managers, housekeeping staff, and physical facilities staff.
  • Serve as the primary contact for concerns from parents and family members of residents.
  • Serve on committees based on departmental needs.
  • Administer student check-in, check-out, and room changes; coordinate and implement room inspections and damage billing processes.
  • Participate in departmental and divisional meetings and professional development activities.
  • Teach 1-2 courses per year, as needed, including EDL301, UNV101, or courses associated with assigned Living Learning Communities.
  • Perform administrative duties associated with summer projects and assignments.
  • Fulfill other general duties assigned by the Office of Residence Life, Division of Student Life, and/or Miami University.
• Other Duties:
  • Serve as a role model for all hall staff and residents in personal and professional behaviors.
  • Practice ethical stewardship of university resources.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to supporting diverse viewpoints within the Miami community.
  • Create and maintain positive professional relationships within the department and across the university.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree from an accredited university by the start of term of employment.
• Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, social work, or other closely related field; experience working in residence life, student life, or higher education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Administrative and counseling proficiency.
• Written, verbal, and interpersonal proficiency.
• Ability to analyze situations and resolve student/staff concerns.
• Ability to supervise a team.
• Ability to plan and implement programs.

Remuneration

Position Salary: Minimum $40,000, Maximum $45,000. Fully furnished, in-hall apartment (partners and small pets welcome), a meal plan of $4,500, professional development funds, and a starting salary of $45,000. The starting date is July13,2026.

Equal Opportunity / Affiant Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513‑529‑3560.