Resident Director
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on April 1, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Resident Director
Requisition Number
RE44689
Working Title
Department Name
1B450:Residence Life
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
41
Salary Range
$32,583-52,106/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs; occasional standing or walking with objects up to 10 lbs; sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; occasional job-related travel.
Shift
Days, evenings, weekends and on call.
The Resident Director lives on-site in the residence hall.
Job Summary
The Resident Director at the University of Kentucky's Office of Residence Life is critical in our undergraduate housing communities' day-to-day operations and strategic direction toward fostering students' well-being and success. The Resident Director will live full-time on campus in a furnished apartment provided by the university, allowing the position to encompass many responsibilities to promote a supportive, welcoming, and dynamic residential experience.
Key duties include:
The University of Kentucky Office for Student Success operates from a student-centered foundation. We seek to build a strong community through the care of and concern for every member of Student Success. We cultivate an equity-minded working and learning environment where people are seen and valued. We strive to revolutionize student success practice through a culture of ingenuity, excellence, agency, and accountability. The twenty-five units and five areas that comprise Student Success are committed to one vision: designing and delivering unparalleled student services. To learn more about the Office for Student Success, visit: https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Experience in higher education or working in a residential setting.
Evidence of administrative skills.
Good interpersonal skills and judgment.
Independence and professionalism.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
At least one year living and working in an on-campus residence hall setting.
Deadline to Apply
04/14/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Resident Director
Requisition Number
RE44689
Working Title
Department Name
1B450:Residence Life
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
41
Salary Range
$32,583-52,106/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs; occasional standing or walking with objects up to 10 lbs; sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; occasional job-related travel.
Shift
Days, evenings, weekends and on call.
The Resident Director lives on-site in the residence hall.
Job Summary
The Resident Director at the University of Kentucky's Office of Residence Life is critical in our undergraduate housing communities' day-to-day operations and strategic direction toward fostering students' well-being and success. The Resident Director will live full-time on campus in a furnished apartment provided by the university, allowing the position to encompass many responsibilities to promote a supportive, welcoming, and dynamic residential experience.
Key duties include:
- Utilizing our innovative residential curriculum, The Wildcat Way, to develop and implement academic, well-being, and social programming that aligns with our core values and mission, fostering a sense of belonging and community among residents.
- Supervise and mentor resident advisors and other residential staff to ensure they effectively support residential students.
- Administering residence hall operations, including front desk operations, maintenance requests, and housing assignments, to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
- Serve on departmental task forces and committees and in an on-call rotation for your campus area.
- Serving as a primary liaison with key partners in the Dean of Students area and with Student Success staff regarding residential students' needs.
- Manage crisis response and conflict resolution within the residential community, ensuring student concerns are addressed compassionately and efficiently.
The University of Kentucky Office for Student Success operates from a student-centered foundation. We seek to build a strong community through the care of and concern for every member of Student Success. We cultivate an equity-minded working and learning environment where people are seen and valued. We strive to revolutionize student success practice through a culture of ingenuity, excellence, agency, and accountability. The twenty-five units and five areas that comprise Student Success are committed to one vision: designing and delivering unparalleled student services. To learn more about the Office for Student Success, visit: https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Experience in higher education or working in a residential setting.
Evidence of administrative skills.
Good interpersonal skills and judgment.
Independence and professionalism.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
At least one year living and working in an on-campus residence hall setting.
Deadline to Apply
04/14/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How many years of paid experience have you had working in a residence hall setting?
- None
- More than 0, but less than 1 year
- More than 1 year, but less than 3 years
- More than 3 years, but less than 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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