Residential Education Director

Washington State University; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Job summary

Washington State University seeks a Residential Education Director for a full-time, live-in, 10.5-month role overseeing a residence hall community of 145–600 residents. You will supervise paraprofessional staff, foster a safe and engaging environment, and administer programs such as academic initiatives and living-learning communities.

Responsibilities include policy adjudication, budget management, crisis response, and collaboration with campus partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelors plus two years in residence hall leadership or related experience.
• Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• Must work some evenings and weekends.
• Certify Red Cross First-Aid and CPR within 1 month of hire.
• Live in the assigned residence hall and respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Exempt from WA Minimum Wage Act per RCW.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of a residence hall community 145–600 residents.
• Provide leadership to paraprofessional staff and supervise teams.
• Administer programs: academic initiatives, living-learning communities, honors.
• Adjudicate housing policy and contract violations; manage budgets.
• Advise hall government; respond to crises; participate in committees.
• Fulfill emergency on-call duties and campus.Collateral assignments.

Skills

Residence hall leadership

Staff supervision

Crisis response

Conflict resolution

Student support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree substitution

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: September 29, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s): 1404-NN_ADMINPRO - Residential Education Director Business Title: Residential Education Director Employee Type: Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Details

The Opportunity: As the Residential Education Director, you will serve in a full-time, 10.5-month, live-in professional role overseeing the management of a residence hall community ranging from 145 to 600 residents. In this position, you will provide leadership and supervision to paraprofessional staff while fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging residential experience. Depending on your hall assignment, you may administer special programs such as academic initiatives, themed communities, living-learning communities, and Honors programs; adjudicate housing policy and contract violations; provide personal support and guidance to residents; coordinate educational and social programming; and manage budgets. You will also play a key role in community development, advise hall government organizations, respond to crises, facilitate conflict resolution, participate in committees and collateral assignments within Student Affairs, and fulfill emergency on-call responsibilities.

Additional Information: This is a full time (100% FTE), Temporary position. This position is overtime exempt. Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on May 20, 2027. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Monthly Compensation

Salary: $4,613.82

On-Call Stipend $250.00

Perquisite Allowance: $1,798.00

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits

• WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.
• For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of relevant residence hall leadership, paraprofessional or group living experience and demonstrated experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• A Master’s degree in College Student Personnel/Higher Education Administration/Counseling Psychology or a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
• Must be willing and able to keep regular hours and work some evenings and weekends.
• Must be certified or be able to complete Red Cross First-Aid and CPR certification within 1 month of hire.
• Must be willing and able to live in the assigned residence hall and respond to after hours emergencies as needed.
• Due the requirement to live on campus, this position is exempt from the Washington Minimum Wage Act in accordance with Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 49.46.010(3)(j).

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree completed or in progress in College Student Personnel/Higher Education Administration/Counseling Psychology or a related field.
• Professional or graduate assistantship experience in Housing & Residence Life or Student Affairs.
• Demonstrated ability in supervision and leading a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students and administrators in a broad range of situations for the interest and welfare of students.
• Demonstrated communication skills in working with a team and colleagues across campus.
• Experience in mediation and conflict resolution, and working collaboratively with students and administrators in diverse situations.
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills, specifically in the operation of a living facility, including working with deadlines, budgets, and occupancy.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students and staff from different backgrounds, with a strong commitment to advocating for access and opportunity for students.
• Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of student development and academic success.
• Demonstrated ability to respond in crisis situations and serving on-call for a building or campus community.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus

https://housing.wsu.edu/

Area/College: Student Affairs Department Name: Housing and Residence Life Location: Pullman, WA

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type: Full time Position Term: Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [e-mail].

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WSU is Washington's land-grant university with campuses located in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver. Additionally, research centers are located throughout the state, extension offices are located in every county in Washington, and online degree programs are offered worldwide. WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research that serves the state, nation, and world. With a focus on innovation, excellence, and accountability, continual enhancement of research and educational endeavors are at the core of WSU's strategic priorities. See here for additional information about WSU's statewide locations. View the HRS Benefits website for details on competitive benefits available.

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, or both. More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/