Ohio University's Department of Housing and Residence Life is committed to helping every Bobcat discover their potential and make a meaningful impact. The department seeks candidates for a full-time Resident Director (RD) position, an administrative contract position within the Department of Housing & Residence Life which reports directly to an Assistant Director of Housing & Residence Life. Directly supervising a residential community comprised of 200-600 residents. The RD position is an integral part of the Housing and Residence Life team. The department has designed and implemented a residential curriculum and RDs will have the opportunity to be part of establishing a curricular approach at OU, as well as other initiatives to support retention and student success.

In addition to unique opportunities within various communities, RDs have the following core responsibilities:

Supervise a team of student staff, depending on community

Design and implementation of an educational and community development
plan for their residential community.

Advise hall council.

Facilitate a variety of business operations processes that support the
residential experience.

Manage crisis and facilities concerns, in addition to serving in an on-call
rotation.

Serving as a university hearing officer.

Successful candidates will possess skills to:

Foster strong, inclusive residential communities.

Build relationships with residents and department colleagues.

Demonstrate a commitment to intentional learning and assessment.

Mentor and coach staff with intentionality.

Collaborate with faculty and staff across the institution.

Requirements for Position:

Bachelor's degree required by start date; master's degree preferred.

Some relevant work experience strongly preferred

In the Division of Student Affairs, we demonstrate effort for all to understand their individual and collective role in creating inclusive environments and use a perspective of Social Justice in their work. We define Social Justice as an active process and commitment to promoting equity through the (1) identification and removal of barriers, (2) facilitation of learning, (3) cultivation of community, and (4) empowerment of people. We work to address needs related to student development and well-being in order to increase retention, academic progress and graduation rates. We dedicate ourselves to advancing cultural competency at Ohio University, the surrounding community, and the world.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa status, based on federal regulations.

Ohio University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Ohio University is a member of the OH/Western PA/WV Higher Education Recruitment Consortium.

Bachelor's degree required by start date
Some relevant work experience strongly preferred 

Bachelors or Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field required by start date.

The ability to understand and put into practice theories and models related to student development.

Demonstrated supervisory skills including training and on-going developmental supervision.

Experience in developing and implementing student focused programming.

Evidence of strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Experience in facilitating student conduct hearings.

Commitment to issues and matters relating to the field of Student Affairs.

Experience responding to crisis situation and students in crisis.

Ohio University is proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, transgender care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% company contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, and more.
Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits