Resident Director
About the Role
The Resident Director is a live-on professional staff member responsible for the overall functioning of their assigned residential areas. The primary responsibilities include initiating, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating efforts in the residential area that will result in educational, social, and cultural growth for the individual student and the entire living community.
A Resident Director (RD) at Tulane University fulfills five primary areas within the Office of Housing and Residence Life: Staff Supervision, Community Development, Student Development, Departmental Responsibilities, and Administrative Duties. This position serves as a catalyst for student engagement in the residence hall communities and role models daily interactions with students for student staff.
Responsibilities
- Staff Supervision
- Community Development
- Student Development
- Departmental Responsibilities
- Administrative Duties
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree from an accredited higher education institution by the date of hire and 4 years of directly related residence life work experience.
- Preferred Qualification: Master's degree in College Student Personnel or related field. Residence Life experience as well as previous student leadership experience. Crisis response and supervision experience with a focus on student development.
Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.