Resident Director

Category:: Professional
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Department:: Residential Life Office
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Feb 13, 2026
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 43867
Position ID:: 197176
About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Residence Hall Director (SL-2)

Salary: $51,261 (12-month appointment)

We provide a small school residential experience within a premier public university. Our dedicated staff and faculty educators engage with students in building strong communities that empower personal development and academic success. Our six diverse residential areas offer Bearcats a home away from home that supports learning and growth.

Residential Life launched an innovative staffing model in Fall 2023 to better deliver services and experiences to the over 7600 residential students on campus. Binghamton University Residential Life is proud to be on the cutting edge of innovation of delivering a high-quality student experience through this staffing model. The Resident Director (RD) must be able to show a professional maturity to adapt and support the department through these changes. Binghamton University Residential Life is a fast-paced, innovative, and highly collaborative environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Community Development/Residential Education:
  • Responsible for the development of the residential community assigned to the role
  • Responsible for developing activities as outlined in Bearcat Living residential education model
  • Collaborates with Student Support Graduate Staff to provide outreach and resources to students
  • Works closely with area Collegiate Professor and/or Faculty in Residence to enhance the out-of-classroom learning experience
  • Collaborates with other departments in support of the residential experience and student support/learning
  • Promotes diversity through role modeling, confronting instances of disrespect or bias, and emphasizes respect
  • Has autonomy in running their building(s) while working in a broader team atmosphere to promote the distinct community within their residential college
  • Regularly interacts with students during nights and weekends
  • Establishes and maintains office hours
• Preserving the Community:
  • Acts as a facilitator of the student conduct process by following up with students regarding policy violations
  • Facilitate educational interventions with students that have engaged in concerning behavior or violated policy
  • Coordinates with maintenance staff to preserve and enhance facilities in the residence hall
  • Participate in University's duty rotation as an on-call emergency response assistant; manage situations involving various psychological, emotional, medical, or other safety-related emergencies or incidents (including periodic duty over campus breaks)
• Supervising/Advising:
  • Works with a team of 4-9 live-in staff members in an area of 1,000-1,600 residents
  • Directly supervises live-in student staff members
  • Advises and supports hall and area governments
  • Is directly supervised by the Assistant Director of the assigned area
• Administration:
  • Complete required administrative tasks
  • Participate in August, January, and other ongoing training programs throughout the year
  • Facilitate opening and closing processes
  • Responsible for daily monitoring of building facilities, work order, and maintenance requests
  • Has the prospect for multiple professional development opportunities
  • Assist in summer responsibilities including: orientation sessions, planning for academic year, and other project-based tasks

This position has a 12-month work obligation requiring the staff member to live in the provided on-campus apartment, and comes with a salary of $51,261 and excellent benefits. Our on-campus apartments can accommodate domestic partners, pets, and kids!

This position also includes a meal plan (valued at $1,000/semester), apartment, and dedicated parking space.

Binghamton University Residential Life is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply to this position. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, ability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics applicable by law.

• Special Notes:
  • This position is considered a Campus Security Authority for purposes of Clery Act compliance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher)
• Experience working in Higher Education
• Experience managing a crisis
• Experience planning events and managing multiple administrative tasks
• Excellent administrative, communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
• Flexible and adaptable to working in a dynamic environment
• Ability to be self-directed, while comfortable working within a team

Preferred:

• Master's degree in College Student Personnel or a related field
• Experience working in Residential Life
• Experience working as a supervisor
• At least one year of post-Bachelor's work experience

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=197176

Deadline for Internal Applicants: March 2, 2026

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Please submit:

1. Resume,
2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

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