Resident Director

Resident Director

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by May 27, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

Position Information

Department
- Residential Life (MHD)

Position Title
- Coordinator-Resident Director

Job Title
- Resident Director

Appointment Type
- Professional Faculty

Job Location
- Corvallis

Benefits Eligible
- Full-Time, benefits eligible

Job Summary
- University Housing and Dining Services is seeking two Resident Directors. This is a full-time (1.00

FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. Resident Directors (RDs) are employees of Residential Education, a unit of University Housing & Dining Services (UHDS). The Resident Director plays an integral role in engaging students to enrich their lives to help residents thrive academically, personally, and socially, as well as find a connection to the institution. Supervised by an Area Director, the RD is a 12-month, live-in professional responsible for the overall management of one or more residence halls housing 200 – 700 students.

The Resident Director will serve in the regular on-call duty rotation, and, if only overseeing a singular residence hall, advise an Area Council, and/ or serve as a chair of a Residential Education committee. The Resident Director supervises primarily undergraduate students in creating safe, educational, caring, and inclusive communities that promote a sense of belonging for all students. Due to the professional development opportunity of varied experiences, Resident Directors should expect to relocate to another residence hall every 2-3 years of their employment, though community needs may result in a need for relocation within 1-2 years.

Residential Education Staff are committed to improving health, creating transformative learning environments, and equalizing success for all of our residential students. The values of the department as a whole include trust and respect, community, shared leadership, authentic relationships, creativity and innovation, and stewardship. UHDS's vision is to engage our students, enrich their lives and help them thrive. UHDS strives to provide students, faculty, staff, and guests with safe, economical, convenient, and comfortable living and dining options, and the department works to maintain the highest educational and service standards.

On the Corvallis Campus UHDS houses 5,000 students and offers a variety of living and dining options in 15 residence halls, three dining centers, two coffee shops, a market, and apartments. UHDS is an auxiliary enterprise and is funded solely by customers who use our services — we receive no State or General fund allocation. UHDS is committed to an appreciation for diversity, and fosters an open, respectful and enjoyable living, learning and working environment.

Personal and professional commitments to providing excellent customer service and creating inclusive environments are core values of UHDS. This position will adhere to all OSU and UHDS policies and procedures, and applicable laws both on and off campus.

Why OSU? - Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard.

We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

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