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Residence Director

Excel Campus Activities
Arlington, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026
Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number S06826P Position Title Residence Director Department Residence Life Division Location Arlington Position Status Full-time Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm.

  • Participates in a 24-hour emergency on-call rotation.
  • Some nights, weekends, and holidays may be required

Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience. Pay Basis Monthly Job Summary

The Residence Director is required to live-in an assigned residence hall or apartment community. Required to participate in a university provided meal plan. Responsible for the administration and operation of a residential community through staff and student development, resident outreach and education, community building, attention to facilities, and administrative organization.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Provides direct supervision to Resident Assistants, Office Assistants, and Community Director (contingent on assigned community).
  • Recruit, select, train, and evaluate student staff members.
  • Completes administrative paperwork and reports for their residential communities that includes facility management, community office operations, community budget oversight, spending processes and purchases, occupancy paperwork, and check-in and check-out process.
  • Serves on Division of Student Affairs and University-wide committees.
  • Regularly collaborate with areas within the Division of Student Affairs and volunteers to help with campus traditions and initiatives.
  • Serve on departmental committees such as Training, Recruitment, and Community Development and Learning.
  • Participate in university-wide events such as Homecoming Week, Parent and Family Weekend, and Preview Day.
  • Advises, mediates, and counsels students and staff in various situations and work with a population of various clients including graduate, undergraduate, families, and international students and staff.
  • Refer students of concern to the Behavioral Intervention Team.
  • Oversees the cultivation of a positive learning environment and an engaging community.
  • Supervise student staff and advise community council to develop the community that supports the mission and values of the department, division, and institution.
  • Serves as student conduct officer for violations within the residential communities and handle administrative tasks that include processing incident reports, assigning and tracking sanctions, and maintaining accurate student conduct records.
  • Participates in an on-call duty rotation (24 hours, seven (7) days a week) to aide in emergency and crisis incidents.
  • Assists with the daily management of summer camps and conferences that includes supervision of summer conference staff, processing billing paperwork, working closely with the housekeeping staff to prepare residential community.
  • Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Two (2) years of experience working in college student environment or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Two (2) years of experience in a student resident environment or the equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Other Requirements Workplace and Eligibility Conditions Benefits Eligible Yes Benefits at UTA

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.

https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits

Benefits

To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:

https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php

CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.

UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100.

This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted 3 Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • * What is the highest level of education attained?
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Associate's Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • PhD or equivalent
  • * How many years of experience do you have working in higher education?
    • None/less than 1 year
    • 2 to 3 years
    • 4 to 5 years
    • 6 years or more
  • * How many years of related experience do you have?
    • None/less than 1 year
    • 1 to 2 years
    • 3 to 4 years
    • 5 years or more
  • * Please indicate whether you have completed any UTA Leadership Development programs.
    • Aspiring Leaders Program
    • MavsSupervisor Success Program
    • MavsManager Foundations Program
    • Leading People Credential (completion grants supervisory experience credit for internal entry-level supervisory roles)
    • None of the above
Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

  • Resume or CV
  • Cover/Interest Letter

Optional Documents

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