Working Title Residence Director
Department Housing: Residence Directors-11951
Requisition Number S_240277
Posting Open Date 03/26/2024
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 04/09/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Description of Work
Ranked as one of the best employers in the state of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.
We invest in our employees:
Start your career where “Every person and every interaction matters!” and you have the opportunity to live this every day!
The Residence Director is vital for engaging with students that live in the residence halls at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Residence Directors are empowered to connect with their residential community to help students become engaged members of the community and to thrive as students at UNL with the goal of achieving graduation. An individual in this position will serve on a dynamic team of professionals that work together at a Big 10 institution to implement the Nebraska Residential Experience curriculum framework.
As a Residence Director you will:
Strong communication, collaboration, creativity, and adaptability are essential qualities for a Residence Director. This role encourages providing feedback on department and campus initiatives, expanding knowledge on best practices to support college students, and offers professional development opportunities. Residence Directors collaborate within a large department, making collective decisions, and ensuring an optimal residential experience for University of Nebraska-Lincoln students. In the summer, the role extends to community engagement through conference services. This multifaceted position emphasizes personal and professional growth within a supportive and collaborative environment.
This position is considered essential, and schedules include office hours, some evenings, weekends, and being available in an on-call rotation.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Minimum Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree and one year of leadership experience in a student housing employment position. Demonstrated experience leading a team of college students. Ability to communicate and work well with others. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and e-mail systems. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
Preferred QualificationsMasters Degree in Student Affairs, College Student Personnel Administration, or related field. Two or more years of direct supervision of live-in Resident Assistants. Two or more years of full time Residence Hall Director experience. Participation in professional staff on call duty rotation. Hall government advising experience as well as experience with budgeting.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $40,000/yr. minimum
How to Apply
“Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.”
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Please call Human Resources at 402-472-3101
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Includes Evening and Weekend Hours
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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