Train, supervise, and evaluate the Assistant Resident Director and Resident Assistants

Assist in the recruitment, selection, and training of professional, graduate and student staff

Hold regular supervision meetings with all supervisees and weekly staff meetings for in-hall student staff

Participate in weekly department meetings, including but not limited to Residence Life meetings and Green meetings

Oversee a collateral assignment (contingent on building/complex assignment)

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ EDUCATIONAL/ACADEMIC INITIATIVES:

• Facilitate staff member's use of roommate and community agreements to identify student expectations and methods of holding each other accountable
• Co-advise hall/complex councils and their programming efforts
• Conduct wellness checks of students in collaboration with the Dean of Students office to ensure the well-being of the students
• Identify and address the developmental needs of students through educational interactions, crisis response protocol, and mediations
• Demonstrate commitment to the development of students and advise them in the broad areas of academic, career, and personal concerns or refer them to the appropriate office
• Consistently enforce University and residence hall regulations through conversations with students, educational sanctioning, and effective communication with the Office of Community Standards and Student Responsibility
• Serve as a hearing officer for cases involving violations of residence hall and University policies

LEADERSHIP/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Support the Division of Student Affairs mission and promote its initiatives and goals
• Participate in a departmental team, steering committees, or project groups
• Participate in departmental and divisional training on an annual basis
• Participate in departmental meetings, professional development series and any mandatory professional development events sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs

ADMINISTRATION/ORGANIZATION:

• Coordinate and oversee the administrative responsibilities of the building/complex including housing room changes, damage billing, community incident reports, conduct paperwork, etc.
• Facilitate Move In and Checkout processes for fall and spring semesters
• Oversee and audit building/complex keys
• Manage the building/complex and hall/complex council budget
• Hold weekly office hours for student and student staff walk-ins
• Communicate facility and maintenance issues and share student needs and recommendations
• Respond to crises, incidents, and facility needs that may arise in residential community during work hours and after work hours.
• Provide on-call crisis response and staff support for a green area serving approximately 2,500-3,000 students through the duty rotation
• Coordinate Environmental Health & Safety Inspections with student staff
• Be timely and accurate with all database updates, paperwork, and other reporting methods

SUMMER ASSIGNMENT:

• Resident Directors take on a summer departmental collateral that will support several functions of HRL summer priorities
• Staff members are expected to provide leadership for their assignments in the summer.
• Provide on-call crisis response and staff support for summer school, Bobcat Student Orientation guests and Summer Conference guests.

https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/57475

Position Profile

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Responsible for the direction of residence hall operations for students. May administer off-campus housing programs.

Level Summary

Performs professional-level work that involves basic, operational problem-solving. Independently resolves day-to-day issues and executes clearly defined tasks. Provides data analysis and informational insights to support decision-making.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise student employees.

Fiscal Responsibilities

No budgetary responsibility. May be responsible for validating transactions.

Problem Solving

Solves routine problems with defined processes and guidance.

Independence of Action

Works under close supervision.

Communication and Collaboration

Collaborates with peers and follows guidance from supervisor.

Physical Requirements

This is a live-in position within a university residence hall. The Resident Director must reside in an assigned on-campus apartment and maintain regular visibility within the residential community. Work occurs in both the office and residential settings and involves frequent interaction with students. The role requires mobility throughout residence halls, extended computer use, and the ability to respond to emergies. Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and less than 3 years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Department
Residence Life West Green

Pay Rate: Commensurate with education and years of experience. Paid Holidays, sick time, personal time, tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents Health, prescription, vision,dental and life insurance An excellent retirement plan including company contributions Paid parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu./hr/benefits/

Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)

Discover the full value of joining Ohio University by clicking this link:


https://www.ohio.edu/hr/compensation/total-compensation-estimator

Our Total Compensation Estimator shows your offer package in dollars: salary plus university paid benefits including health coverage, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition benefits, and more.

See details on what we offer in one place and compare different options for retirement and insurance.

Estimates are informational only; exact coverage is determined by eligibility policies and official plan documents.

Pay Grade
CA&P|15|

Pay Range
$43,888-$62,459

FLSA Status
Exempt

Job Category: Administrative at-will appointment

Job Family
Student Affairs

Job Sub Family
Student Housing

Job Level
IC1

Job Open Date
08/19/2026

Posting End Date: 09/09/2026

Planning Unit: Vice President for Student Affairs

Work Schedule

40 hrs a week. Typically, Monday-Friday 8-5: however, some evenings/weekend work may be required in support of department/division/university priorities.

Months
12 month

Campus: Athens

Expected hours worked per week
40

Expected duration of assignment
ongoing

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Jennifer Maskiell, flowersj@ohio.edu

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

Clery Act Statistics

To view the Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report Click Here!

Train, supervise, and evaluate the Assistant Resident Director and Resident Assistants

Assist in the recruitment, selection, and training of professional, graduate and student staff

Hold regular supervision meetings with all supervisees and weekly staff meetings for in-hall student staff

Participate in weekly department meetings, including but not limited to Residence Life meetings and Green meetings

Oversee a collateral assignment (contingent on building/complex assignment)

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ EDUCATIONAL/ACADEMIC INITIATIVES:

• Facilitate staff member's use of roommate and community agreements to identify student expectations and methods of holding each other accountable
• Co-advise hall/complex councils and their programming efforts
• Conduct wellness checks of students in collaboration with the Dean of Students office to ensure the well-being of the students
• Identify and address the developmental needs of students through educational interactions, crisis response protocol, and mediations
• Demonstrate commitment to the development of students and advise them in the broad areas of academic, career, and personal concerns or refer them to the appropriate office
• Consistently enforce University and residence hall regulations through conversations with students, educational sanctioning, and effective communication with the Office of Community Standards and Student Responsibility
• Serve as a hearing officer for cases involving violations of residence hall and University policies

LEADERSHIP/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Support the Division of Student Affairs mission and promote its initiatives and goals
• Participate in a departmental team, steering committees, or project groups
• Participate in departmental and divisional training on an annual basis
• Participate in departmental meetings, professional development series and any mandatory professional development events sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs

ADMINISTRATION/ORGANIZATION:

• Coordinate and oversee the administrative responsibilities of the building/complex including housing room changes, damage billing, community incident reports, conduct paperwork, etc.
• Facilitate Move In and Checkout processes for fall and spring semesters
• Oversee and audit building/complex keys
• Manage the building/complex and hall/complex council budget
• Hold weekly office hours for student and student staff walk-ins
• Communicate facility and maintenance issues and share student needs and recommendations
• Respond to crises, incidents, and facility needs that may arise in residential community during work hours and after work hours.
• Provide on-call crisis response and staff support for a green area serving approximately 2,500-3,000 students through the duty rotation
• Coordinate Environmental Health & Safety Inspections with student staff
• Be timely and accurate with all database updates, paperwork, and other reporting methods

SUMMER ASSIGNMENT:

• Resident Directors take on a summer departmental collateral that will support several functions of HRL summer priorities
• Staff members are expected to provide leadership for their assignments in the summer.
• Provide on-call crisis response and staff support for summer school, Bobcat Student Orientation guests and Summer Conference guests.

https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/57475

Position Profile

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Responsible for the direction of residence hall operations for students. May administer off-campus housing programs.

Level Summary

Performs professional-level work that involves basic, operational problem-solving. Independently resolves day-to-day issues and executes clearly defined tasks. Provides data analysis and informational insights to support decision-making.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise student employees.

Fiscal Responsibilities

No budgetary responsibility. May be responsible for validating transactions.

Problem Solving

Solves routine problems with defined processes and guidance.

Independence of Action

Works under close supervision.

Communication and Collaboration

Collaborates with peers and follows guidance from supervisor.

Physical Requirements

This is a live-in position within a university residence hall. The Resident Director must reside in an assigned on-campus apartment and maintain regular visibility within the residential community. Work occurs in both the office and residential settings and involves frequent interaction with students. The role requires mobility throughout residence halls, extended computer use, and the ability to respond to emergies. Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and less than 3 years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Department
Residence Life West Green

Pay Rate: Commensurate with education and years of experience. Paid Holidays, sick time, personal time, tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents Health, prescription, vision,dental and life insurance An excellent retirement plan including company contributions Paid parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu./hr/benefits/

Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)

Discover the full value of joining Ohio University by clicking this link:


https://www.ohio.edu/hr/compensation/total-compensation-estimator

Our Total Compensation Estimator shows your offer package in dollars: salary plus university paid benefits including health coverage, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition benefits, and more.

See details on what we offer in one place and compare different options for retirement and insurance.

Estimates are informational only; exact coverage is determined by eligibility policies and official plan documents.

Pay Grade
CA&P|15|

Pay Range
$43,888-$62,459

FLSA Status
Exempt

Job Category: Administrative at-will appointment

Job Family
Student Affairs

Job Sub Family
Student Housing

Job Level
IC1

Job Open Date
08/19/2026

Posting End Date: 09/09/2026

Planning Unit: Vice President for Student Affairs

Work Schedule

40 hrs a week. Typically, Monday-Friday 8-5: however, some evenings/weekend work may be required in support of department/division/university priorities.

Months
12 month

Campus: Athens

Expected hours worked per week
40

Expected duration of assignment
ongoing

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Jennifer Maskiell, flowersj@ohio.edu

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

Clery Act Statistics

To view the Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report Click Here!