Residential Education Director

This is a full-time (100% FTE), 10.5-month, live-in professional role. The position is overtime exempt and temporary, expected to end on May 20, 2027. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or additional funding.

About the role

As the Residential Education Director, you will oversee the management of a residence hall community ranging from 145 to 600 residents. You will provide leadership and supervision to paraprofessional staff while fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging residential experience. Depending on your hall assignment, responsibilities may include:

• Administering special programs such as academic initiatives, themed communities, living-learning communities, and Honors programs
• Adjudicating housing policy and contract violations
• Providing personal support and guidance to residents
• Coordinating educational and social programming
• Managing budgets
• Playing a key role in community development
• Advising hall government organizations
• Responding to crises and facilitating conflict resolution
• Participating in committees and collateral assignments within Student Affairs
• Fulfilling emergency on-call responsibilities

You must be willing and able to live in the assigned residence hall and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed. This position is exempt from the Washington Minimum Wage Act due to the live-on requirement.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of relevant residence hall leadership, paraprofessional, or group living experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• A Master’s degree in College Student Personnel/Higher Education Administration/Counseling Psychology or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience
• Must be willing and able to keep regular hours and work some evenings and weekends
• Must be certified or able to complete Red Cross First-Aid and CPR certification within 1 month of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree completed or in progress in College Student Personnel/Higher Education Administration/Counseling Psychology or a related field
• Professional or graduate assistantship experience in Housing & Residence Life or Student Affairs
• Demonstrated ability in supervision and leading a team
• Demonstrated ability to work with students and administrators in a broad range of situations for the interest and welfare of students
• Demonstrated communication skills in working with a team and colleagues across campus
• Experience in mediation and conflict resolution, and working collaboratively with students and administrators in diverse situations
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills, specifically in the operation of a living facility, including working with deadlines, budgets, and occupancy
• Demonstrated ability to work with students and staff from different backgrounds, with a strong commitment to advocating for access and opportunity for students
• Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of student development and academic success
• Demonstrated ability to respond in crisis situations and serving on-call for a building or campus community

Pay

• Monthly Salary: $4,613.82
• On-Call Stipend: $250.00
• Perquisite Allowance: $1,798.00

The above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• Retirement and deferred compensation options
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee tuition waiver

For additional information, review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Schedule

This is a 10.5-month position with a temporary end date of May 20, 2027.