Resident Director

Details

Open Date 07/13/2026

Requisition Number PRN45635B

Job Title Residential Education Coordinator

Working Title Resident Director

Career Progression Track C

Track Level

FLSA Code Executive

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

While this position is generally M-F, 8am-5pm this position does serve in the university on-call rotation, requiring weekend, evening, and holiday time.

VP Area President

Department 02477 - Office of Residence Life

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 53167.00

Close Date 09/11/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 07/27/2026

Job Summary

Position Overview

The Resident Director position is a 12-month, full-time professional staff role within the Office of Residence Life and the Student Affairs Division at the University of Utah. Reporting to an Assistant Director, Resident Directors manage an area to benefit, develop, and support residents.

The University of Utah and the University Housing are experiencing an exciting period of rapid growth and change. As our city and campus evolve, so does our department! We value team members who are both excited to be part of a consistently developing department and prepared to navigate the challenges that change may bring.

This role requires living on campus and includes on-call responsibilities within an assigned area and across campus as needed.

Professional development funds, a partial meal plan and moving expense coverage will be provided, contingent upon annual budget allocation.

The University of Utah is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking is prohibited on campus property, and smoking cessation support is provided to faculty, staff, and students.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. The position will begin in the summer semester of 2026.

Compensation

• Starting Annual Salary: $53,167, with an anticipated start date in June 2025, or as agreed upon.

• Comprehensive University Benefit Plan:

• Two-Bedroom Apartment: Furnishings available, including all utilities and internet.

At the University of Utah, we are committed to ensuring our staff feels at home while living on campus. To support this, we offer an inclusive partner policy, allowing staff to live with their partners, family, or roommates as they choose. We also permit pets (cats, dogs, fish, birds, etc.), in accordance with Housing & Residential Education’s pet policy.

Background Check

A successful background check is required before a formal offer of employment can be made for this position.

Availability

• The Resident Director (RD) for the Office of Residence Life ( ORL ) is a full-time, live-on staff member.

• The RD for ORL will maintain regular office hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Evening and weekend commitments will be required to fulfill the duties of the position.

• While serving on-call, the RD must remain within a 20-minute response time to the University. RDs are expected to be on-call during holidays, weekends, and evenings as needed to ensure 24/7 coverage. On-call responsibilities are shared among staff members.

• Essential Personnel: This position is considered an essential personnel role for the department. As such, the RD must be accessible and available in the event of emergencies or when needed to support the ongoing mission of the University.

Responsibilities

1.Resident Experience

• Guide student staff in implementing the Residential Experience Model to build on-campus community and support student needs.

• Develop community and educational environments that help students find their people, get involved on campus, and know where to go for help.

• Oversee and evaluate staff efforts in intentional student interactions and engagement strategies.

• Support living-learning communities, student leadership, and academic initiatives.

• Foster community by implementing initiatives/ and programs based on student needs and advising Community Council on related programming efforts.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement and assessment of the Residential Experience Model to ensure resident learning.

• Participate in departmental committees and task forces to advance training, recruitment, and the overall educational experience.

2. Supervision

• Train, supervise, and evaluate Resident Advisors (RAs), and mentor Graduate Assistants to prepare them for careers in Student Affairs or Housing.

• Conduct regular individual and group meetings with staff, providing clear expectations and performance feedback.

• Plan staff development initiatives that foster critical thinking, ethical reflection, and alignment with departmental goals.

• Provide clear expectations for all Resident Advisors and hold them accountable.

• Provide both on-going informal and formal performance feedback.

3. Community Development

• Foster relationships with residents, staff, and campus partners to create intentional, transformative residential experiences that promote a strong sense of belonging and community.

• Encourage staff to build healthy, visible, and supportive connections with students.

• Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to enhance engagement and align with the resident experience model.

• Promote a community culture that emphasizes responsibility, respect, and personal boundaries.

4. Student Support & Accountability

• Serve as an hearing officer, case manager, and on-call professional staff member.

• Manage student policy violations, maintain due process, and apply learning-centered sanctions in alignment with the Office of the Dean of Students.

• Collaborate with campus partners, including but not limited to: University Police, the Dean of Students, and the Counseling Center, for crisis response and referrals.

• Educate staff to enforce policies and support safety standards in the residential community.

5. Administration and Building Management

• Oversee daily operations, including move-in/move-out, room changes, health and safety checks, and facilities management.

• Serve as a liaison with Facilities, Custodial Services, University Police and Administrative Services to address resident needs and building concerns.

• Manage area budgets, approve expenditures, and complete administrative tasks accurately and on time.

• Participate in large-scale processes, including training, evaluations, and opening/move-in events.

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the a member of the Office of Residence Life Leadership Team or members of the Office of the Dean of Students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area plus two years experience in residence life management, programming, student activities or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Demonstrated supervision, organization, planning, group dynamics, human relations and effective communication skills also required. Master’s degree in College Student Personnel or related area and one year post-master’s related experience preferred.

Preferences

Preferences

• Master’s degree in College Student Personnel/Student Affairs Administration or a related field

• Demonstrated experience working with students from all backgrounds and supporting their individual needs.

• Previous experience in supervision, administration, organization, and planning.

• Proven experience leading and supervising student staff.

• Demonstrated experience with student accountability, crisis intervention, and emergency response.

• Direct experience working in Residence Life and/or Housing.

• Direct experience responding to student crises and/or facility emergencies.

• Direct experience serving on-call.

• Experience analyzing and resolving conflicts, building teams, and managing group dynamics.

• Knowledge of current and emerging principles within Student Affairs and University Housing.

• Ability to multi-task and remain organized in a high-energy, fast-paced department.

• Knowledge of sound fiscal and ethical budgetary practices.

• Previous experience advising student organizations/board.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or University Human Resource Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.