Resident Director

About the role

The University of Kentucky Office of Residence Life is seeking dedicated, student-centered professionals to serve as Resident Directors (RDs).

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate undergraduate student staff, including Resident Advisors and other assigned student employees.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance management to student staff to support their development and accountability.
• Lead regular staff meetings, individual check-ins, and professional development initiatives.
• Foster a positive residential environment that supports students’ academic success and personal growth.
• Respond to and manage student concerns, crises, and incidents using a care-focused, developmentally appropriate, and policy-aligned approach.
• Serve as a visible presence in the residence hall and an accessible resource for students.
• Oversee and support residential educational and academic programming initiatives, including Living-Learning Program collaboration when applicable.
• Partner with campus offices to deliver intentional learning opportunities that align with institutional student success goals.
• Implement and enforce university and residence hall policies in a fair, consistent, and educational manner.
• Conduct in-hall conduct meetings and document outcomes in accordance with departmental and University procedures.
• Train and support student staff in safety, security, and emergency response protocols.
• Manage daily residence hall operations, including monitoring security systems, submitting and tracking maintenance requests, coordinating room assignments, approving payroll, and completing required departmental documentation.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping, timely reporting, and compliance with University, HR, and Residence Life policies.
• Participate in duty rotations and after-hours on-call responsibilities as assigned.
• Collaborate with campus partners, including Housing, Student Success units, and other University departments.
• Contribute to department-wide initiatives, committees, training programs, and assessment efforts.
• Model professionalism, accountability, and ethical decision-making in all aspects of the role.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Experience in higher education or working in a residential setting.
• Evidence of administrative skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and judgment.
• Independence and professionalism.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Yes