Residence Director

Nashville

Friday, 01 May 2026

The Residence Director is primarily responsible for supervising and implementing the administrative responsibilities and educational programming for an assigned residential facility and participating in assigned teams responsible for Residence Life processes. This is a twelve-month, live-in position. Educational: Creates a learning environment for students and staff. Designs hall programs that creatively support departmental, divisional, & university missions. Demonstrates ability to engage in learning and developmental conversations with RA staff and students. Complex: Manages residential community facility issues, including but not limited to reporting damages, key inventory, check-in & check-out, room assignments, and follows up appropriately. Acts as a liaison between residents and Facilities Management Services staff. Supervisory: Supervises and mentors Resident Assistants, Front Desk staff and operations. Helps Resident Assistants develop professional skills and administers correction when appropriate. Personal Development: Sets goals for professional growth and displays an interest in development. Thoughtfully considers supervisor/peer feedback. Attempts to maintain areas of strength & grow in challenge areas, and shows actual, measurable progress towards this end. Relational: Models positive personal relationships and behaviors with residents that are in line with university policies and values. Creates a comfortable & welcoming environment for staff and students. Committees: Is an active, dependable, and innovative member of assigned department and university committees. Supervises chaired committees in an effective & respectful manner. Completes committee assignments in a timely manner. Informs supervisors of progress & actions of assigned committees. Safety & Security: Effectively administers community accountability processes in a timely manner. Participates in the On-Call duty rotation. Displays good decision making & judgment skills when dealing with crisis or difficult situations. Monitors the facility to ensure a safe and secure living environment for students. Flexibility: Shows ability & willingness to adjust to varying responsibilities and department needs. Contributes to the success of the vision & mission of the Residence Life Department. Willing to take on other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications:Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:Form diverse leaders of character;Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish. 1-3 years Residence Life experience. Masters preferred, Bachelors required. Housing software experience preferred (Star Rez) Evidences genuine and dynamic personal Christian faith. Student-centered focus with knowledge of Student Development Theory. Student Life career-oriented individuals preferred. Creativity, imagination, ability to seek original, effective solutions. Computer proficiency, including Word and EXCEL. Desire and ability to work individually and in collaborative and dynamic team settings. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Self-starter, responsible work habits, personal maturity. Required Education. Masters preferred, Bachelors required Required Experience 1-3 years Residence Life experience.

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