Residence Director

Residence Director

The Residence Director (RD) is a live-in professional responsible for fostering an engaging, inclusive, and supportive residential community that enhances student development. The RD will supervise 2-3 residential buildings, housing 350-500 students, and lead a team of 10-15 Resident Assistants (RAs). This role involves selecting, training, supervising, and evaluating undergraduate Residential Life staff to create an environment that promotes student learning, personal growth, and community engagement.

The RD will balance administrative duties with direct student advocacy, ensuring the residential experience supports academic and social development. Key responsibilities include community-building initiatives, conduct management, crisis response, and ensuring facilities meet student needs. The RD will also assist in oversight of Resident Assistant intentional interaction and student engagement model, the main Residential Life office's front desk operations, collaborate with campus partners, and contribute to the planning and management of the overall residential system.

Participation in departmental committees and student affairs initiatives is expected to ensure the success and well-being of students living on campus. The RD reports directly to the Associate Director of Residential Life & Community Standards – Housing Operations.

Typical schedule:

This is a 12-month, exempt, live-in position designed to provide flexibility and work-life balance while supporting our vibrant residential community. Typical office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with participation in a professional staff on-call duty rotation. Given the dynamic nature of campus life on a small residential campus, occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends may be required to meet student and departmental needs.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in Residential Life, Student Affairs, or related fields post-undergraduate.
• Minimum 1 year of experience supervising student staff or paraprofessionals.
• Effective interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and self-reflection, particularly in supporting marginalized student identities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on a variety of tasks.
• Possesses a valid driver's license for required duties.

Preferred Qualifications –

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Leadership, Counseling, or related field.
• Strong leadership, advising, mediation, restorative practices, de-escalation, and policy enforcement skills in working with students.
• Previous residential facilities management experience.
• Previous experience with Residential Education collateral assignments such as Housing Operations, Resident Assistant Training, and/or Resident Assistant Selection.
• Previous experience serving as a conduct officer a plus.
• (1) year serving in a professional staff duty rotation and/or transferable crisis management experience.
• Ability to support and connect with parents and external constituents.
• Enthusiasm for working with NCAA Division II Athletics.
• A sense of humor

At Franklin Pierce University, we take pride in providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support the well-being and security of our valued employees. Here are some highlights of the benefits you can enjoy as part of the Franklin Pierce community:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) :
  Enjoy 160 hours (4 weeks) of Paid Time Off, along with additional paid sick time for your well-being.
• Paid Holidays :
  Benefit from 20 paid holidays, including a 10-day winter break with full pay.
• Health and Wellness :
  Access medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, ensuring comprehensive health care.
• Life Insurance :
  Secure the future for yourself and your family with employer-paid Life Insurance coverage ranging from 1.5x to 3.0x your salary, depending on your role.
• Disability Coverage :
  We cover both short-term and long-term disability, providing financial protection in unforeseen…