Job Title:

Resident Director Requisition Number:

RE51205 Department Name:

1B450:Residence Life Work Location:

Lexington, KY Grade Level:

42 Salary Range:

$36,213-57,970/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 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.

This role is crucial for cultivating a vibrant living-learning environment where every student feels acknowledged and equipped to thrive. We seek candidates who are not only adept at fostering community but also exemplify teamwork, Initiative, and critical thinking. Ideal applicants approach their responsibilities with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset, ready to tackle challenges and contribute to our collective success.Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision-making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success. 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 Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, or a related field is preferred.

At least one year living and working in an on-campus residence hall setting is preferred. Deadline to Apply:

08/20/2025 Our University Community:

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.