Position Information
Posting Number S06612P
Position Title Director of Residential Life
Department Residence Life Division
Location Arlington
Position Status Full\-time
Work Schedule
Monday \-Friday; 8:00AM – 5:00PM
- Evenings and weekends as required; on\-call duties included.
- Provide overall direction for Residential Experience, aligning programs and services with institutional goals for student success and retention.
- Develop and implement the University’s residential curriculum, ensuring consistency across residential communities.
- Lead long\-range planning and strategic initiatives that enhance the student residential experience (e.g. this includes, but is not limited to move\-in).
- Supervise and mentor Associate Director directly—4 Assistant Directors, (indirectly)—and other professional staff within Residential Experience.
- Foster a culture of accountability, equity, and professional growth across all levels of staff.
- Ensure residential staff training and leadership programs are comprehensive, developmental, and outcomes\-driven.
- Serve as the departmental representative on the University’s Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT).
- Provide leadership for student support and conduct processes within residential communities.
- Ensure policies, staff training, and case management practices support student wellbeing, community standards, and institutional compliance.
- Partner with Academic Affairs, faculty fellows, and student success offices to integrate academic engagement into the residential experience.
- Collaborate with Housing (Operations), Facilities, Dining, summer camps and conferences and campus safety units to promote student wellbeing and operational excellence.
- Actively represent Residential Experience on divisional and institutional committees.
- Develop, oversee and manage 2\.5M budgets for Residential Experience, including staff training, recruitment, and programming.
- Implement internal systems of accountability to safeguard resources and ensure compliance with institutional policies.
- Provide transparent financial reporting and align expenditures with departmental and divisional priorities.
- Lead assessment of residential curriculum, living\-learning communities, and student success initiatives.
- Prepare annual reports on learning outcomes, retention, and program effectiveness.
- Develop and implement departmental policies related to student conduct, staff development, and residential programming.
- Provide 24\-hour on\-call support in rotation with senior staff.
- Lead response to major crises impacting residential students and communities.
- Represent the University at regional and national professional associations.
- Share innovative practices and elevate the University’s reputation in residential Experience and student success.
- Master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration, Higher Experience, or related field.
- Seven (7\) years of progressively responsible experience in residence life or student affairs, including supervision of professional staff, curricular program development, and student conduct/care case management.
- Doctoral degree in Student Affairs Administration, Higher Experience, or related field.
- Knowledge of housing software applications (e.g., StarRez, Maxient, eRezLife)
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- Resume or CV
- Cover/Interest Letter
Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Pay Basis Monthly
Job Summary
The Director of Residential Life provides strategic leadership for the University’s comprehensive residential learning environment. This role advances student success, retention, and belonging through a residential curriculum, living\-learning communities, and partnerships with faculty and student support services. The Director ensures effective resource stewardship, provides oversight for student support and behavioral intervention processes, and drives policy, assessment, and innovation within the residential experience.
The annual salary for this position ranges from $100,000 – $135,000\. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1\. Strategic Leadership \& Vision
2\. Supervision \& Staff Development
3\. Student Support, Care, and Conduct
4\. Collaboration \& Partnerships
5\. Resource Stewardship \& Accountability
6\. Assessment \& Policy Development
7\. Crisis Management
8\. Professional Engagement \& Visibility
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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
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 professional experience do you have in the related field?
+ None/less than 2 years
+ 2 to 3 years
+ 4 to 5 years
+ 6 years or more
\ How many years of supervisory 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
Optional Documents