Resident Director

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

University housing on campus

Hybrid work supports

Tuition exemption program

Job summary

The University of Washington in Seattle is seeking two Resident Director live-in positions to lead and develop residential communities for 300–1000 residents. You will supervise 6–19 resident advisers, a small support staff, and participate in an on-call emergency rotation.

The role emphasizes equity and belonging, with responsibilities for training paraprofessionals and guiding student leadership. On-campus housing is provided as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• One year of residence hall supervisory experience required.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion and belonging in residence life.
• Experience supervising, selecting, and training paraprofessionals.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise, train, and evaluate 6-19 resident advisers, 1 OA, and 1 ARD for 300-1000 residents.
• Participate in on-call emergency response rotation year-round.
• Support Learn to Live community development through programming and engagement.
• Provide leadership to hall council and develop inclusive residence communities.
• Apply DEIB approaches in emergency and crisis response.

Skills

Residence hall supervision

Equity & inclusion

Paraprofessional supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in student personnel or related field

Job description

The University of Washington, in Seattle Washington is currently searching for two vacant Resident Director positions!

Salary: $48,564.00 annual + University Housing on campus

Required Qualifications

• One year of residence hall supervisory experience required.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging in addition to the ability to create an inclusive residence hall community.
• Experience in the supervision, selection, and training of paraprofessionals

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in student personnel or related field.
• Experience with emergency response and crisis management.
• Experience hearing students conduct cases or judicial matters.
• Experience advising student leadership organizations.
• Experience in the development of student learning initiatives and/or experience working with a programming or community development model.
• Experience serving on committees or leading departmental initiatives.

To learn more about HFS at UW and what it is like working for Residence Life https://hfs.uw.edu/about-hfs/jobs/residential-life-recruitment/

Position Highlights:

• Directly supervise, train, and evaluate 6-19 resident advisers (RA), 1 office assistant (OA), and one assistant resident director (ARD) in developing residential communities for and responding to the needs of 300-1000 residents. Larger communities (900+ students) operate with a co-RD model and share supervision responsibilities.
• Support the implementation of the Learn to Live community development model through facilitation of roommate agreements, student leader programming, residence hall programming, and small group/one on one engagement with residents.
• Provide leadership and support to hall council
• Participate in an On-Call emergency response rotation throughout the calendar year to respond to incidents and emergencies as they occur for a residential population of approximately 9,300 students.
• Apply DEIB informed approaches in emergency and crisis response by recognizing the diverse identities and experiences of those impacted and reflecting on one's own identity in decision-making.

The University of Washington, in Seattle Washington is currently searching for two vacant Resident Director positions!

https://uw.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UWHires/job/Resident-Director--Live-in--multiple-opportunities-_REQ-0000134772

Salary: $48,564.00 annual + University Housing on campus

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• One year of residence hall supervisory experience required.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging in addition to the ability to create an inclusive residence hall community.
• Experience in the supervision, selection, and training of paraprofessionals

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in student personnel or related field.
• Experience with emergency response and crisis management.
• Experience hearing students conduct cases or judicial matters.
• Experience advising student leadership organizations.
• Experience in the development of student learning initiatives and/or experience working with a programming or community development model.
• Experience serving on committees or leading departmental initiatives.

To learn more about HFS at UW and what it is like working for Residence Life https://hfs.uw.edu/about-hfs/jobs/residential-life-recruitment/

Position Highlights:

• Directly supervise, train, and evaluate 6-19 resident advisers (RA), 1 office assistant (OA), and one assistant resident director (ARD) in developing residential communities for and responding to the needs of 300-1000 residents. Larger communities (900+ students) operate with a co-RD model and share supervision responsibilities.
• Support the implementation of the Learn to Live community development model through facilitation of roommate agreements, student leader programming, residence hall programming, and small group/one on one engagement with residents.
• Provide leadership and support to hall council
• Participate in an On-Call emergency response rotation throughout the calendar year to respond to incidents and emergencies as they occur for a residential population of approximately 9,300 students.
• Apply DEIB informed approaches in emergency and crisis response by recognizing the diverse identities and experiences of those impacted and reflecting on one's own identity in decision-making.

Work and life supports

• Hybrid work supports
• Six months of parental leave, regardless of how long you have worked at the UW
• Ability to supplement benefits when utilizing the WA Paid Family & Medical Leave program
• Six on-site child care centers
• Three discounted child care access programs offering in-home and in-center care
• Active parenting listserv
• Expert speakers and panels on parenting and caregiving
• Employee assistance program with seven areas of expertise for comprehensive support for life events and challenges
• Professional and personal development training opportunities
• Tuition exemption program available through 23 public Washington universities and community colleges
• Access to UW Libraries
• Communities of practice in a variety of fields for skill building and mentorship