Resident Director

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully furnished apartment

Professional development funds

Debit meal plan of $4,500

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Resident Director to oversee the operation of residence halls housing 250 to 630 students. Responsibilities include fostering a positive living environment, supervising staff, and managing community programs.

Applicants must have a master’s degree and demonstrate proficiency in administration and counseling. A fully furnished apartment and a starting salary of $45,000 are offered, with a start date of July 13, 2026.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited university by the start of term of employment.
• Experience working in residence life or higher education is preferred.
• Ability to analyze situations and resolve concerns.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of residence halls housing up to 630 students.
• Cultivate a positive and engaging community environment.
• Supervise and train a team of resident assistants.

Skills

Administrative proficiency

Counseling proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Team supervision

Program planning

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited university

Job description

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

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

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.

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

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