Residence Director

Pay Range

Pay Range $62,400

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

FLSA Status Exempt

Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type Full-time

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

The Residence Director engages in operational, administrative, and programmatic initiatives for Residential Living. This individual reports to an Assistant Director and is a full-time, 12-month, exempt status, live-in professional who is responsible for the management of a residential community, housing 250 to 1000 students. Responsibilities include educational, managerial, and administrative functions to provide an environment supportive of the University’s mission and vision.

This includes implementation of Residential Living’s curriculum; supervising student leaders; crisis intervention; participation in the Division of Student Experience’s on-call structure; resolution of violations of Residential Living policies; implementing programs and educational initiatives designed to assist students in transitioning to campus living; and other duties as assigned. This is a highly visible position with students and staff, providing day-to-day support to students, student employees, and multiple levels of staff.

This position is critical to ensuring that students living on campus have residential staff committed to their success and development.

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in student personnel, higher education, or a related field is preferred.
• Evening and weekend commitments are expected.
• Residence Directors must reside in their provided on-campus apartment.

• Previous residence hall or student advising experience and have confirmed skills in mediation, crisis intervention, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Demonstrated potential to supervise paraprofessional staff and experience in at least two of the following specialized areas: counseling, advisement, programming, student development, housing operations, residence hall safety and security, public relations, or summer programs.

• Knowledge of student development, counseling, and/or event management. Excellent written and verbal communication. Strong ability to handle multiple priorities and work across many different constituencies.
• The Residence Director should support the development of an inclusive residence hall community and demonstrates cultural competency in race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, gender, gender identity expression, sexual orientation, religion, or national origin.

• Utilize the department’s residential curriculum to foster student learning, development, and engagement.
• Assists RAs in assessing the needs of residents and developing strategies to meet their needs.
• Advise student organizations, supported by theory and best practice.
• Advises students informally regarding personal, social, and academic concerns, and when necessary, makes appropriate referrals.
• Mediates a range of student conflicts, including roommate agreements and concerns.
• Actively develops an environment, through dialogue and other educational means, that encourages and fosters inclusive communities. Participates…