Residence Director

Residence Director

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

RDs 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, the on‑campus apartment provided must be the individual’s primary residence, and the person must maintain 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 must 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, conferences, orientation, and summer students. The Residence Director can serve in this role for five years.

• Education:
  
  A bachelor’s degree is required. A master’s degree in Student Affairs, Social Work, Education, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience:
  
  A minimum of 2 years of experience in student affairs, community engagement, 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.

• 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, facilitate 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.

Student Services

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit‑eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness and life, retirement, as well as commuting and transportation. Compensation Grade/

Pay Type:

106S. Expected hiring range: $48,610.00 - $66,838.75. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

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.