Resident Director

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character—shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life—promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service. Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

We provide a small school residential experience within a premier public university. Our dedicated staff and faculty educators engage with students in building strong communities that empower personal development and academic success. Our six diverse residential areas offer Bearcats a home away from home that supports learning and growth.

Residence Hall Director (SL-2)

$51,261 (12‑month appointment)

Residential Life launched an innovative staffing model in Fall 2023 to better deliver services and experiences to the over 7,600 residential students on campus. The Resident Director (RD) must demonstrate professional maturity and flexibility to support this evolving model in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

• Community Development / Residential Education
  • Develop the residential community assigned to the role.
  • Plan and implement activities as outlined in the Bearcat Living residential education model.
  • Collaborate with Student Support Graduate Staff to provide outreach and resources to students.
  • Work closely with the area Collegiate Professor and/or Faculty in Residence to enhance the out‑of‑classroom learning experience.
  • Collaborate with other departments to support the residential experience and student support/learning.
  • Promote diversity through role modeling, confronting disrespect or bias, and emphasizing respect.
  • Operate autonomously within assigned building(s) while fostering a distinct community within the residential college.
  • Interact regularly with students during nights and weekends.
  • Establish and maintain office hours.
• Preserving the Community
  • Serve as facilitator for the student conduct process, following up on policy violations.
  • Facilitate educational interventions with students engaged in concerning behavior or policy violations.
  • Coordinate with maintenance staff to preserve and enhance residence hall facilities.
  • Participate in the university’s duty rotation as an on‑call emergency response assistant; manage situations involving psychological, emotional, medical, or safety-related emergencies (including periodic duty across campus).
• Supervising / Advising
  • Lead a team of 4–9 live‑in staff members in an area of 1,000–1,600 residents.
  • Directly supervise live‑in student staff members.
  • Advise and support hall and area governments.
  • Receive direct supervision from the Assistant Director of the assigned area.
• Administration
  • Complete required administrative tasks.
  • Participate in training programs in August, January, and throughout the year.
  • Facilitate opening and closing processes.
  • Monitor daily building facilities, work orders, and maintenance requests.
  • Engage in multiple professional development opportunities.
  • Assist in summer responsibilities including orientation sessions, academic year planning, and other project‑based tasks.

• On‑campus apartment (accommodates domestic partners, pets, and children).
• Meal plan valued at $1,000 per semester.
• Dedicated parking space.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher).
• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience managing crises.
• Experience planning events and managing multiple administrative tasks.
• Excellent administrative, communication, leadership, and decision‑making skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to a dynamic work environment.
• Self‑directed with the ability to work comfortably within a team.

• Master’s degree in College Student Personnel or a related field.
• Experience working in residential life.
• Experience serving as a supervisor.
• At least one year of post‑Bachelor’s work experience.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you require sponsorship now or in the future, you do not meet the eligibility requirements.