Residential Education Director

Residential Education Director

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on February 17, 2026.

The Residential Education Director is a full‑time, 10.5‑month, live‑in professional appointment overseeing the management of a residence hall community of 145–600 residents. Depending on hall assignment, the role includes, but is not limited to:

• Supervision of paraprofessional staff
• Administration of special programs (academic initiatives, theme and living‑learning community hall programming, Honors programs, etc.)
• Adjudicating housing policy/contract violations
• Personal counseling
• Programming
• Budget development and management
• Community development
• Hall government advising
• Crisis management and conflict resolution
• Committee work
• Collateral assignments within Student Affairs
• Emergency on‑call responsibilities

This is a full‑time (100% FTE), temporary position that is overtime exempt and expected to end in June 2027. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or additional funding.

Monthly Salary: $4,613.82, commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus a $250 monthly on‑call stipend and a $1,523 monthly perquisite allowance for room and board. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation; optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) academic years of relevant residence hall leadership, paraprofessional or group living experience, and demonstrated experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• A Master’s degree in College Student Personnel/Higher Education Administration/Counseling Psychology or a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
• Willing and able to keep regular hours and work some evenings and weekends.
• Willing and able to live in the assigned residence hall and respond to after‑hours emergencies as needed.
• Must be certified or be able to complete Red Cross First‑Aid and CPR certification within 1 month of hire.

• Master’s degree completed or in progress in College Student Personnel/Higher Education Administration/Counseling Psychology or a related field.
• Professional or graduate assistantship experience in Housing & Residence Life or Student Affairs.
• Demonstrated ability in supervision and leading a team.
• Ability to work with students and administrators in a broad range of situations for the interest and welfare of students.
• Communication skills when working with a team and colleagues across campus.
• Experience in mediation and conflict resolution, and working collaboratively with students and administrators in diverse situations.
• Administrative and organizational skills, specifically in the operation of a living facility, including meeting deadlines, budgets, and occupancy.
• Commitment to advocating for access and opportunity for students from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of student development and academic success.
• Ability to respond in crisis situations and serve on‑call for a building or campus community.

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Housing and Residence Life – Student Affairs, Pullman Campus. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application:

Documents may be submitted as one or separate files, preferably as PDF.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

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