Resident Director

Resident Director

The Resident Director is a live-in master's degree-level professional who is responsible for the operation of one or more residence halls, housing between 250 and 630 students. The Resident Director is charged with shaping the environment and experiences of residential students by providing oversight, supervision and programs focused on the Office of Residence Life's mission and values. This position reports to an Area Coordinator or an Assistant Director.

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience. The starting date is July 13, 2026.

A fully furnished, in-hall apartment (partners and small pets welcome), declining debit meal plan of $4,500, professional development funds, and a starting salary of $45,000.

The Resident Director is responsible for:

• Cultivating a positive and engaging living environment that fosters a sense of community and belonging and enables students to build positive relationships with one another.
• Maintaining high visibility and availability, including attending community events, regularly touring the community, and interacting with residents.
• Meeting with residents one-on-one in order to provide personal, social, academic, and occupational support and referral.
• Overseeing and implementing programming in the residential community as prescribed by the department.
• Supervising and training a team of 8-20 resident assistants.
• Serving as the financial, programmatic, and leadership adviser to the student Community Leadership Team(s).
• Serving as a hearing administrator as needed, including but not limited to adjudication of individual hearings and/or serving as a member of a university hearing board.
• Reviewing and following up on all incident reports and police reports (if available) for incidents that take place in the community and/or involve residents living in the community.
• Responding to residents in need, referring to other offices, when appropriate.
• Providing leadership during times of crisis in and adjacent to the community.
• Assuming shared responsibility for campus-wide on-call duty, year round.
• Assisting in emergency situations as needed.
• Implementing Miami University and Office of Residence Life objectives, policies, rules, and procedures.
• Reporting, tracking, and following up on maintenance issues with appropriate building managers, housekeeping staff, and physical facilities staff.
• Serving as the primary contact for concerns from parents and family members of residents.
• Serving on committees based on departmental needs.
• Administering student check-in, check-out, and room changes; coordinating and implementing room inspections and damage billing processes.
• Participating in departmental and divisional meetings and professional development activities.
• Teaching 1-2 courses per year, as needed, including EDL 301: Student Development in the Residence Halls [RA Class], UNV 101: I am Miami, or courses associated with assigned Living Learning Communities.
• Performing administrative duties associated with summer projects and assignments.
• Fulfilling other general duties assigned by the Office of Residence Life, Division of Student Life and/or Miami University.
• Serving as a role model for all hall staff and residents in personal and professional behaviors.
• Practicing ethical stewardship of university resources.
• Demonstrating a commitment to supporting the diverse viewpoints of the Miami community.
• Exhibiting a consistent commitment to having a welcoming community for all.
• Creating and maintaining positive professional relationships within the department and across the university.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited university by the start of term of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, social work, or other closely related field.
• Experience working in residence life, student life or higher education.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Administrative and counseling proficiency.
• Written, verbal, and interpersonal proficiency
• Ability to analyze situations and resolve student/staff concerns.
• Ability to supervise a team.
• Ability to plan and implement programs.