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Residence Director

Job in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02298, USA
Listing for: Northeastern University
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    University Professor, Education Administration, Academic, Youth Development
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 47890 - 65848 USD Yearly USD 47890.00 65848.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
.Residence Director page is loaded## Residence Director locations:
Boston, MA (Main Campus) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition :
R136729
** About the Opportunity
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* Summary:

** Reporting to one of the Senior Assistant Directors, Residence Directors (RDs) at Northeastern University, plays a critical role in fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive community for all students. This position's critical emphasis is being a highly visible and strong presence in your residential communities. This position is student-facing and requires a dynamic individual with excellent communication skills, a passion for student development, and the ability to manage crises effectively.

The RDs will 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 of the Residence Director position, it is required that the on-campus apartment provided must be the individual’s primary residence and that person must maintain a high visibility within their residential areas of responsibility. Offices are also located in the residence area. All RDs participate in an on-call duty rotation and require the individual to work untraditional hours, including evening hours and weekends.

The Residence Director is a 12-month, full-time position. Summer responsibilities include working on special projects, with conferences, orientation, and summer students.

The Residence Director can serve in this role for five years.
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* Qualifications:

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* Education:

Skills and knowledge are normally acquired through a Bachelor’s Degree. Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Social Work, Education, or a related field preferred.

* Experience:

A minimum of 2 years of experience 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.
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* 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- hold administrative hearings with students regarding alleged policy violations, adjudicate cases, assign sanctions and make 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. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit  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
* With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject…
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