Residence Director - Multiple Positions

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Post bachelor experience in Student Affairs.
• Served in a defined leadership role in one or more of the following: residence life, student activities and organizations, student government, orientation, or professional experience in a university setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs or related field.
• Previous experience in building management.
• Previous experience in staff supervision.
• Previous experience in crisis management and/or emergency response.
• Previous experience with community engagement/development activities.
• Previous experience with student support or retention initiatives.

Job Description

The Residence Director position is a full-time, live-in role with primary responsibility for managing the daily operations of one or more residential buildings. Residence Directors (RD) are responsible for building a strong community, supporting staff through supervision, and generating meaningful opportunities for students to connect to campus through intentional interactions and connections. Critical functions of the position include building management, supervision, community engagement, crisis management, and student success while serving as an active department member. This position will report directly to an Assistant Director of Residential Experience. The RD must be able to physically perform the job’s essential duties, which include regularly accessing all areas of their assigned residential building and periodically accessing other campus areas. In emergencies, the RD must be able to access all various building areas promptly and appropriately. The Residence Director (RD) will frequently utilize a computer and a phone.

Job Duties

Supervision

• Provide day-to-day supervision and support of a staff of Resident Assistants (RA) and Desk Assistants (DA) within their assigned residential building(s).
• Directly oversee and manage staff-wide meetings, one-on-one meetings, and other interactions with student staff to provide maximum support and direction to execute community goals.
• Evaluate performance of student employees, including ongoing performance management and conduct performance evaluations to support their professional development.
• Participate in selection and training efforts for all staff members.

Student Success & Community Engagement

• Serve as the primary individual responsible for executing the residential experience through hall programs, community-wide events, athletic events, intentional interactions, and other departmental initiatives.
• Direct, assess, and execute community development, engagement activities, and persistence initiatives per departmental directives to increase student retention and a sense of belonging at Texas State University.
• Develop community initiatives and student leadership opportunities as an advisor of Hall Council and within any assigned Living Learning and/or Theme Community.
• Actively participate in Division of Student Success initiatives regarding mid-semester grade warning outreach, enrollment and registration outreach, residential feedback surveys, and other retention initiatives.

Crisis Management & Student Support

• Serve as a member of the departmental on-call rotation to provide support to students after hours.
• Actively engage with and seek to resolve issues for students of concern to ensure they are supported.
• Serve as a conduct officer to address behavioral concerns within the assigned residential building(s).
• Consistently be responsive to the needs of the assigned residential building(s) in relation to community trends, student needs, and emergency response. This may include being activated to respond to crises outside of normal business hours.
• Serve as a referral agent for students to resources across the institution.

Building Management

• Assist with responsibilities for opening, closing, budget management, occupancy management, and desk operations within their community.
• Collaborate and meet regularly with assigned facilities team to manage facilities related needs throughout the assigned residential building(s).
• Oversee room occupancy, resident room change requests, and maintenance of resident and common spaces throughout the academic year.
• Maintain essential office records as outlined by Texas State University.

Divisional & Departmental Responsibilities

• Actively participate in departmental programs and projects designed to support the mission and goals of the department, division, and institution.
• Participate actively as a member of the Division of Student Success and serve as a positive role model for students and staff.
• Other duties as required.

Job Open Date: 06/23/2026

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight): 09/28/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Choose Texas State University?

Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job—it’s a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy:

Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.
Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.
Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.
Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.
Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.

At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html

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Organization

Texas State University seeks candidates whose professional background includes embracing a diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a commitment to community-building. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, we are especially interested in applicants who share a commitment to equity, and the high-quality education of students from historically underserved and systematically marginalized communities. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Texas State University

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Students at Texas State choose from 98 undergraduate, 91 master’s and specialists, and 14 doctoral programs offered by 10 colleges (Applied Arts, The Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Honors, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, The Graduate College, and the University College). With a diverse campus community including 50% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is one of the top 13 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation. In fall 2019, there were 1,470 full-time faculty and 2,286 full-time staff. Research and creative activities have led to growing success in attracting external support. For FY 2019, Texas State had an annual operating budget of over $724 million. Texas State’s Research and Development expenditures for FY 2018 were more than $64 million. The Alkek Library has more than 3.1 million titles in its collection. Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at www.txstate.edu.

Mission

Texas State University is a doctoral-granting, student-centered institution dedicated to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, including creative expression, and service. The university strives to create new knowledge, to embrace a diversity of people and ideas, to foster cultural and economic development, and to prepare its graduates to participate fully and freely as citizens of Texas, the nation and the world.

Locations

Texas State's San Marcos campus is located in a growing community of 63,000 people in the Austin Metropolitan Area. Located in the Texas Hill Country, where blackland prairies roll into beautiful hills, Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and oak trees on the campus add to the charm of the university’s picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides recreational activities for students throughout the year.

The Texas State Round Rock Campus is located north of Austin in Round Rock, TX. The Round Rock Campus offers the junior and senior level classes to complete a bachelor’s degree, graduate degrees, post baccalaureate certification, and continuing education programs. The university's vision for Round Rock is to continue to offer quality academic programs that meet the workforce needs of Texas, especially focusing on academic programs that appeal to working adults, and to serve as a hub of health professions research and education.

Some positions may require teaching on the main campus and at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus.

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Texas State University is a member of The Texas State University System.

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.