Resident Director at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

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Job Description:


University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title Resident Director
Requisition Number RE45717
Working Title
Department Name 1B450:Residence Life
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 41
Salary Range $32,926-52,624/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.

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.

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 Personnel, Higher Education Administration or a related field.
At least one year working in a residence hall setting preferred.
Deadline to Apply 07/16/2024
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 - 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 check and/or drug screen.


Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * 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
  2. * 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

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents








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