Residence Director

Location: Alfred, NY Category: Professional Bargaining Unit - UUP Job Type: Full-time In-Person Posted On: Tue Oct 13 2026

Alfred State College is thrilled to announce openings for 10-Month Residence Directors for the Spring 2027! If you're passionate about student development, community building, and leadership - this role offers the perfect opportunity to grow, make an impact, and be part of a vibrant, student centered team.

This live-in position places you at the heart of campus life, where every day brings new opportunities to shape the student experience and build meaningful connections.

As a Residence Director, you'll be a mentor, a community architect, and a champion for student success. Your leadership will help create safe, supportive, and dynamic living learning environments across campus.

• Build Engaged, Supportive Communities
• Cultivate strong relationships with residents and provide daily personal, social, academic, and occupational support. Serve as a visible, accessible resource who students trust and rely on.
• Lead Student Staff with Purpose
• Select, train, and supervise a talented residential student staff dedicated to community development and student engagement.
• Guide your team in bringing the residential curriculum to life throughout your hall.
• Strengthen the Living-Learning Environment
• Support community governance and foster a culture of respect, inclusion, and academic success.
• Serve as a liaison between students, faculty, and administrators - turning policy into practice in a way that supports community well-being.
• Champion Community Standards
• Uphold the student code of conduct and community expectations through education, accountability, and restorative practices.
• Provide on-duty coverage that ensures a safe, supportive campus environment during evening and weekend hours.

Keep Your Hall Running Smoothly

Oversee residence hall operations including opening/closing procedures, professional interactions with guests, and day-to-day building management.

Promote campus programs, student/faculty initiatives, and engagement opportunities.

Some Residence Directors Expand Their Impact By Serving As Program Coordinators Within The Division Of Student Affairs. These Opportunities Offer Hands‑on Experience In

• Event planning & program administration
• Assessment & data-informed decision‑making
• Program and event implementation
• Student success initiatives Program Coordinators may contribute to:
• Student Conduct
• Civic Engagement
• College Housing

These experiences deepen your professional skills and help you develop broad Student Affairs competencies alongside your Residential Life expertise.

We're seeking professionals who are collaborative, caring, and confident people who thrive in a role where every day brings opportunities to support student growth.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to make independent decisions
• Willingness to work evening and weekend hours in a live-in position

• A Master's Degree
• Experience in Residential Life or related areas

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Alfred State College is not an E-Verify employer.

The salary for this position is $45,452. Employees are also offered EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS! We offer extensive healthcare and retirement options, including the opportunity for a pension. Furthermore, we prioritize a harmonious integration of work, personal life, and academic endeavors to…