Resident Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully furnished in-hall apartment

Declining debit meal plan $4,500

Professional development funds

Job summary

The Resident Director at Miami University oversees operations of one or more residence halls, housing 250–630 students and shaping the on-campus living experience to align with Residence Life values.

Salary ranges from $40,000 to $45,000 with an in-hall apartment, meal plan benefits, and professional development funds; reporting to an Area Coordinator or Assistant Director and engaging in leadership development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required by start of term.
• Experience in residence life or student life preferred.
• Ability to supervise a team and coordinate programs.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a positive living environment and sense of community.
• Supervise and train 8–20 resident assistants and conduct staff meetings.
• Respond to incidents, crisis management, and conduct hearings as needed.
• Administer student check-in, room changes, and damage processes.
• Participate in departmental meetings and service on committees.

Skills

Administrative proficiency

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team supervision

Program planning

Education

Master's degree

Master's degree in higher education

Job description

Resident Director

Job Title

Resident Director

Department

Student Life Residence Support 2 Group 2

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Position Salary Minimum

40,000

Position Salary Maximum

45,000

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-06-01

Job Description 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.

Job Responsibilities

Community Development

• Cultivate a positive and engaging living environment that fosters a sense of community and belonging and enables students to build positive relationships with one another.
• 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 are appropriately confronting and documenting 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 but not limited to 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) for incidents that take place in the community and/or involve residents living in the community.
• 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 EDL 301: Student Development in the Residence Halls [RA Class], UNV 101: I am Miami, 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 the diverse viewpoints of the Miami community.
• Exhibit a consistent commitment to having a welcoming community for all.
• Create and maintain positive professional relationships within the department and across the university.

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.

Required 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

A fully furnished, in-hall apartment (partners and small pets welcome), declining debit meal plan of $4,500, professional development funds, and a starting salary of $45,000. The starting date is July 13, 2026.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

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 (40 years 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.

Smoke Free Campus Statement

All campuses of Miami University are smoke- and tobacco-free.

Criminal Background Check

Employment will require a criminal background check according to University guidelines.

Right to Know- Consumer Information

Miami's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report with information on campus crime, fires, and safety may be found at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html Hard copy available upon request.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Miami University's Office of Residence Life employs 33 professional staff (full-time and graduate assistants) and 250 resident assistants who work to establish an educational living and learning environment for approximately 8,000 students residing in 40 residence halls and apartments each of which houses between 80 and 430 students.

Required Application Documents

Resume/CV

Special Instructions (if applicable)

None

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

Remote Work

For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement

Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years 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.

Clery Act

As part of the University's commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.

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