Resident Director

Miami University College of Education, Health and Society

Resident Director responsible for operation and community engagement for residence halls at Miami University. Cultivating a positive living environment and supervising resident assistants.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeOxford • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $40,000 - $45,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Cultivate a positive and engaging living environment that fosters a sense of community and belonging.
Oversee and implement programming in the residential community as prescribed by the department.
Supervise and train a team of 8-20 resident assistants.
Serve as a hearing administrator as needed.
Provide leadership during times of crisis in and adjacent to the community.
Report, track, and follow up on maintenance issues with appropriate building managers.
Teach 1-2 courses per year, as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree from an accredited university by the start of term of employment.
Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, social work, or other closely related field (preferred).
Experience working in residence life, student life or higher education (preferred).
Administrative and counseling proficiency.
Written, verbal, and interpersonal proficiency.
Ability to analyze situations and resolve student/staff concerns.
Ability to supervise a team.
Ability to plan and implement programs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A fully furnished, in-hall apartment (partners and small pets welcome)
Declining debit meal plan of $4,500
Professional development funds

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Hard Skills & Tools

programming implementationadministrative proficiencycounseling proficiencycrisis leadershipsituation analysisprogram planningteam supervision

Soft Skills

interpersonal proficiencywritten communicationverbal communicationconflict resolutioncommunity engagement

Certifications

Master’s degree