Residence Director

Residence Director The Residence Director is vital for engaging with students that live in residence halls at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Residence Directors are empowered to connect with their residential community to help students become engaged members of the community and to thrive as students at UNL with the goal of achieving graduation. An individual in this position will serve on a dynamic team of professionals that work together at a Big 10 institution to implement the Nebraska Residential Experience curriculum framework. As a Residence Director you will: Focus on student success, engagement, and leadership. Oversee daily operations of a residence hall. Lead a team of student leaders. Gain valuable experience in a multitude of areas including community engagement, supervision, crisis response, leadership development, and summer conferences. Participate in departmental committees, collaborate across campus and build partnerships and contribute to the campus mission. Strong communication, collaboration, creativity, and adaptability are essential qualities for a Residence Director. This role encourages providing feedback on department and campus initiatives, expanding knowledge on best practices to support college students, and offers professional development opportunities. Residence Directors collaborate within a large department, making collective decisions, and ensuring an optimal residential experience for University of Nebraska-Lincoln students. In the summer, the role extends to community engagement through conference services. This multifaceted position emphasizes personal and professional growth within a supportive and collaborative environment. This position is considered essential, and schedules include office hours, some evenings, weekends, and being available in an on-call rotation. Our commitment to care for our students means: We provide a safe, secure, and well-maintained home where someone will know you by name. We help you find friends and connect to a community. We ensure a breadth of dining offerings to meet your personal needs. We promise a supportive environment that prepares you to succeed in college and beyond. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. Minimum Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree, One year of leadership experience in a student housing employment position, Demonstrated experience leading a team of college students, Strong written and oral communication skills, Proficiency with Microsoft Office software. Preferred Qualifications - Masters Degree in Student Affairs, College Student Personnel Administration, or related field, Residence Director experience, Experience supervising student staff, Participation in an on-call duty capacity, Student organization advising experience, Experience creating programs/events for students. Criminal History Background Check Required - Yes Posted Salary - $43,890/yr. minimum #J-18808-Ljbffr University Of Nebraska - Lincoln