Resident Director: Build a Christ-Centered Campus Community

Eastern University's College of Education; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern University in the Housing and Residence Life division seeks a Resident Director (RD) to cultivate a Christ-centered community on St. David's campus.

Reporting to the Director of Residence Life, the RD mentors RAs, fosters residents’ growth, creates educational programs, and collaborates with campus partners to support student success and spiritual development in a welcoming environment. The RD executes activities, coordinates wellness checks, oversees staff training, and manages on-call

Responsibilities

• Mentor Resident Assistants and Assistant Resident Directors and foster residents’ growth.
• Develop educational programs and collaborate with campus partners to support student success and spiritual development.
• Support and inform the implementation of a residence life program that enhances student learning and growth.
• Provide personal, social, academic, and spiritual support and referrals to University services.
• Oversee staff training, host weekly staff meetings, and conduct regular one-on-one staff meetings.
• Coordinate to maintain a welcoming living environment and supervise on-call schedules for day and overnight hours.
• Engage an assigned special student population and organize targeted fall/spring programming.
• Lead crisis management and ensure responses align with University policies and procedures.
• Review incidents, support student conduct processes, and collaborate with Student Engagement and other offices.
• Open/close residence halls during breaks and manage facility requests and work orders.

Job description

Eastern University in the Housing and Residence Life division seeks a Resident Director (RD) to cultivate a Christ-centered community on St. David's campus.

Reporting to the Director of Residence Life, the RD mentors RAs, fosters residents’ growth, creates educational programs, and collaborates with campus partners to support student success and spiritual development in a welcoming environment. The RD executes activities, coordinates wellness checks, oversees staff training, and manages on-call