Resident Director - 1563

Langston University; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Langston University in Oklahoma is hiring a Resident Director for their student housing community, responsible for managing 300 to 600 residents. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and strong interpersonal skills, with responsibilities including supervising staff, conflict mediation, and programming. The ideal candidate should demonstrate leadership abilities and must reside in the housing area. A Master’s degree is preferred. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $35,000 to $40,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required, conferred before start date.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a student housing community of 300 to 600 residents.
• Supervise and evaluate undergraduate residence life staff.
• Responsible for conflict mediation and student conduct.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Leadership and supervisory abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration or related field

Job description

Campus

LANGSTON

Contact Name & Email

Nika Wilson, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

12 months or less

Hiring Range

$35,000 - $40000

Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

Grounded in its rich traditions as a historically Black college and university and a land‑grant institution,

Langston University offers quality post‑secondary education to diverse populations through academic, research, community engagement, extension, and co‑curricular experiences that lead to professional competence and degree completion.

The Resident Director (RD) is responsible for the general management of a student housing community consisting of 300 to 600 residents. The Resident Director is required to reside within their residential area in which the RD oversees. Under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of Students for Residential Life, the Resident Director will supervise and evaluate undergraduate residence life staff. The RD will be responsible for conflict mediation, student conduct, and programming for assigned buildings and share responsibility for campus‑wide training, selection, departmental committees, and on‑call coverage.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

  • (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

  Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively work and interact respectfully within a diverse and inclusive environment, as well as demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities, are required. The incumbent will also be required to live in the residence hall for 12 months per year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's

  Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel or Counseling, and/or previous graduate or professional work experience in Residence Life preferred.

• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

  Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively work and interact respectfully within a diverse and inclusive environment, as well as demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities, are required. The incumbent will also be required to live in the residence hall for 12 months per year.