Resident Director

Department: Residential Experience

Salary/Grade: EXS/5

About Northwestern University: Recognized both nationally and internationally for the quality of its educational programs at all levels, Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851. The University has two campuses located on Lake Michigan: a 240‑acre campus in Evanston, the first suburb north of Chicago, and a 25‑acre campus in Chicago. Northwestern also has a campus in Education City, Doha.

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Northwestern combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment that transcends traditional academic boundaries. It has distinguished itself by encouraging innovation and integrating experiences across fields. Northwestern provides students, faculty, and staff exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth in a setting enhanced by the richness of Chicago.

Northwestern University's Residential Services helps build a community environment for students through housing‑related services, intentional learning opportunities and residential settings that include residence halls, residential communities, and residential colleges. Northwestern's Residential Services program serves nearly 4,200 undergraduates and nearly 650 graduate students in more than 30 residence halls, residential colleges, and graduate apartments. Visit our website for more information about the department's mission and operations: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./living

Resident Directors (RDs) are professional staff members who live on campus and manage a residential area of approximately 350‑700 students. Resident Directors supervise one Assistant Resident Director (ARD) and between 12 and 18 undergraduate or graduate Resident Assistants (RAs/GRAs). Resident Directors work as part of the Office of Residential Experience and collaborate with the broader Residential Services team to foster residential community that fulfills the mission, vision, and goals of the Division of Student Affairs.

RDs promote student agency and accountability while empowering residents to make healthy, informed decisions. RDs also facilitate opportunities that support students' academic success, personal development, and well‑being. This position includes working with students, staff, and faculty from a variety of different backgrounds in a rigorous academic environment.

Frequent evening and weekend availability are essential and expected.

• 20% Develop meaningful relationships with students by providing opportunities for growth and development. This will be achieved through:
  • Developing and implementing Residential Experience Framework initiatives, including significant opportunities to be present and visible in the community (e.g., programming, community walks, attending student events, overseeing RA community building, etc.)
  • Supporting conduct and community standards processes as a case resolution coordinator and adjudicating violations of Residential Services and University policies and procedures
  • Collaborating with and supporting academic initiatives (e.g., Faculty‑in‑Residence collaboration, supporting residential colleges, etc.)
• 20% Directly supervise 12‑18 undergraduate or graduate Resident Assistants (RAs/GRAs)
  • Co‑lead and co‑facilitate the recruitment, training, and development of up to 18 RAs/GRAs with an Assistant Resident Director
• 10% Directly supervise and facilitate the recruitment, training, development, and evaluation of one Assistant Resident Director (ARD)
• 10% Serve in the on‑call duty rotation;
  On‑call duty responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Responding via phone and in person to various emergency and crisis situations (i.e., mental health concerns, medical assessments, facilities issues, fire alarms, etc.)
  • Collaborating with emergency personnel and after‑hours resources to provide student support
  • Submitting incident reports to document issues and concerns
  • Supporting on‑call RAs and GRAs
• 10% Provide support for student well‑being:
  • Conductin…