Residence Director

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE, USA

Posted on Apr 14, 2026
Working Title Residence Director
Department Housing: Residence Directors-11951
Requisition Number S_260278
Posting Open Date 04/14/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 05/01/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
Ranked as one of the best employers in Nebraska, the University of Nebraska – Lincoln 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:
  • Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • No-cost life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement plans with University match
  • Tuition assistance for full-time employees and dependents
  • Exclusive staff discounts
  • Continuous improvement and innovation
  • Professional development through training and education
  • And much more!
The Residence Director is vital for engaging with students that live in 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:
  • Focus on student success, engagement, and leadership.
  • Oversee daily operations of a residence hall.
  • Lead a team of student leaders.
  • Gain valuable experience in a multitude of areas including community engagement, supervision, crisis response, leadership development, and summer conferences.
  • Participate in departmental committees, collaborate across campus and build partnerships and contribute to the campus mission.

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.

As a part of the Housing & Dining team, the Residence Director helps live out our mission. In Housing & Dining at UNL, our commitment is to care. The Residence Director is expected to foster a living environment built to accomplish this mission.

Our commitment to care for our students means:
  • We provide a safe, secure, and well-maintained home where someone will know you by name.
  • We help you find friends and connect to a community.
  • We ensure a breadth of dining offerings to meet your personal needs.
  • We promise a supportive environment that prepares you to succeed in college and beyond.
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • One year of leadership experience in a student housing employment position.
  • Demonstrated experience leading a team of college students.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters Degree in Student Affairs, College Student Personnel Administration, or related field.
  • Residence Director experience
  • Experience supervising student staff
  • Participation in an on-call duty capacity
  • Student organization advising experience
  • Experience creating programs/events for students
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. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $43,890/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
Rob Andrews III, Associate Director
randrews@unl.edu
402-472-3872
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Includes evening, weekend, and on -call hours.
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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