Job Description

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.
ShiftDays, evenings, weekends and on call.The Resident Director lives on-site in the residence hall.
Job SummaryThe 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.

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.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:Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesExperience 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/ExperienceMaster\'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.

University of Kentucky