The Resident
Director assumes a major leadership role in fostering a sense of community within the residential facilities through the use
of student development theory and building operations management. The Resident Director has overall responsibility for developing and
administering a comprehensive residential life program that achieves the goals of Housing & Food Services and Residential Life.
The Resident Director should demonstrate an understanding of issues impacting diverse populations and support the development of inclusive
communities.A successful candidate will demonstrate intentionality and proficiency, solid problem solving and administrative skills,
effective methods for managing and coaching large and diverse populations of college students, and an eagerness to support and assist in the
leadership of delivering the mission, goals, values and culture of Residential Life, Housing & Food Services, and the University of
Washington.
RESPONSIBILITIESSupervision* Leads a staff of 5-17 undergraduate student staff (Resident
Advisers [RAs] and an undergraduate Assistant Resident Director [ARD]) in developing communities for and responding to the needs of 300-800
residents.* Monitors RA and ARD job performance.* Provides recognition for staff job performance; implements the Departmental performance
management process to address performance concerns.* Participates in the Departmental processes designed to effectively select, orient, and
train student staff.* Plans and implements in-service activities that serve as on-the-job training and that promote opportunities for
personal growth and development for a diverse paraprofessional student staff team.* Participates in instructing the Spring Quarter Resident
Adviser Training course, including facilitating a class section.
Advising Student Groups
Building Operations Management
Student Conduct
Crisis Management
Professionalism
IMPACT TO THE UNIVERSITY
An effective residential life program supports student retention, socialization, and academic
success. Collaboration within HFS and the University contributes to consistency and alignment with University-wide goals and objectives.
This position provides a direct interface for residential students to the services and resources provided by Housing & Food Services and
the University of Washington. In addition, it helps shape the students’ on-campus experience through educational dialogue and
programming and is responsible for 24-hour crisis response in all University housing operations.
POSITION
COMPLEXITIES
HFS Residential Life houses nearly 8,500 students in residence halls and single-student and family apartments.
This position utilizes development and applied environmental theory within this complex and quickly evolving environment.The Resident
Director must:
WORKING CONDITIONS
SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES
REPORTS TO
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree and one year of residence hall supervisory experience
required.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in student personnel or related field.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT*
A satisfactory outcome from the employment reference check processes and education
verification.Application Process:The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to
obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.
These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover
Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this
position”.
Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will
be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your “My
Jobs” page to take when you are ready.
Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will
not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
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