University Residences Jobs

As a Resident Director, you will have the opportunity to create a unique residential experience for students and staff members in a residential community of 300-600 students. You will serve as a leader and educator who promotes equity and inclusion in the community, helping students develop consciousness regarding principles of equality, respect, and individual and collective responsibility. You’ll be able to build and refine your skills in providing academic support, crisis response and management, student conduct, and student development. In this role, you will mentor student staff and student leaders in building their capacity as leaders that will directly support them in their future careers. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to engage in professional development such as chairing departmental committees, working on innovative initiatives, and attending conferences that will help you achieve your professional career goals. We hope you’ll come join our team and embark on the experience of being a Resident Director for up to four years.

For questions about this position contact reslife@wwu.edu or 360-650-2960

As an Assistant Resident Director, you will have the opportunity to grow your skillset in Residence Life and gain valuable experience through assisting in providing educational and administrative leadership in developing diverse and inclusive communities enhancing student learning and development in a residential community of 550-700 students. You will work closely with the Supervising Resident Director to promote equity and inclusion within the community while helping students develop consciousness regarding principles of equality, respect, and individual and collective responsibility. In this role, you will also have the opportunity to enhance student learning through serving as a conduct officer and advising our hall or community councils in their leadership journey. We hope you’ll come join our team and embark on the experience of being an Assistant Resident Director for up to three years.

For questions about this position contact reslife@wwu.edu or 360-650-2960

As a Supervising Resident Director, you will have the opportunity to create a unique residential experience for students and staff members in a residential community of 550-700 students. In this role, you will have a higher level of decision-making authority, which translates to having the opportunity to supervise 1 full-time professional staff member (assistant resident director), chair committees within the unit, serve in the senior staff on call rotation, as well as representing the unit on departmental committees and campus initiatives. You will serve as a leader and educator who promotes equity and inclusion in the community, helping students develop consciousness regarding principles of equality, respect, and individual and collective responsibility. You’ll be able to elevate your skills in providing academic support, crisis response and management, student conduct, and student development. Additionally, you will mentor student staff and student leaders in building their capacity as leaders that will directly support them in their future careers. This position is a great professional development opportunity that will help you move towards achieve your professional career goals. We hope you’ll come join our team and embark on the experience of being a Supervising Resident Director for up to four years.

For questions about this position contact reslife@wwu.edu or 360-650-2960