Residence Director

Summary: Reporting to one of the Senior Assistant Directors, Residence Directors (RDs) at Northeastern University play a critical role in fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive community for all students. This position emphasizes being a highly visible and strong presence in residential communities. It is student-facing and requires excellent communication skills, a passion for student development, and the ability to manage crises effectively. RDs work closely with students, staff, and faculty to create a welcoming environment that promotes student engagement and a sense of belonging.

Due to the live-in requirements, the on-campus apartment provided must be the individual's primary residence, with high visibility in residential areas. Offices are located in the residence area. All RDs participate in an on-call duty rotation and work untraditional hours, including evenings and weekends. This is a 12-month, full-time position. Summer responsibilities include working on special projects, with conferences, orientation, and summer students. The role can be held for up to five years.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required; Master's degree in Student Affairs, Social Work, Education, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in student affairs, community engagement, and/or a related field. Student supervision experience is required.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, crisis management abilities, event planning experience, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities Include:

• Organize and facilitate events, programs, and activities that foster community engagement and build a sense of belonging among students.
• In conjunction with campus partners, develop and implement leadership training and development programs for student leaders and mentors.
• Serve as a hearing officer for Residential Life, holding administrative hearings for alleged policy violations, adjudicating cases, assigning sanctions, and making referrals when necessary.
• Serve in a scheduled on-call rotation to respond to student emergencies and crises, providing immediate support and intervention as needed.
• Mediate conflicts between students, facilitating discussions to resolve disputes and promote an inclusive and supportive living environment.
• Collect and analyze student feedback to continuously improve community engagement efforts and address student needs.
• Supervise a team of Resident Assistants.
• Assist in managing budgets for community engagement programs and events.

Position Type: Student Services

Additional Information: Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education, and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees, including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement, and commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 106S

Expected Hiring Range: $47,890.00 - $65,848.75