Professional Employment Opportunities in Residential Life
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Residential Life is looking for professional staff members who are excited to work with an engaged, intelligent, and diverse student population. If the idea of working with a large team of talented individuals in a department that is focused on your professional development excites you, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ may be the place for you.
Resident Director (RD) positions
Each Resident Director serves as part of a departmental Functional Area for their community. All positions are posted here when we are actively searching.
Interview Process
Individuals interested in our Resident Director positions should apply through the when the position is posted.
Pre-screening may include a phone or conference interview and reference checks. Candidates invited to campus will be provided an individualized schedule.
Training
The Resident Directors participate in a comprehensive training program at the start of each semester. Additionally, staff receive ongoing training throughout the academic year focusing on the Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Educators as identified by ACPA and NASPA.
Roles and Responsibilities
One of the exciting things about working in Residential Life at Binghamton is that no two days are ever the same. We want you to get the most out of your Binghamton experience, so your supervisor will work with you to make sure you find things that challenge and interest you. To give you an idea of how you can anticipate spending your time, the following are some of the time commitments inherent to the positions:
Day-time commitments:
- Meet one-on-one with student staff members
- Engage with residents through building walk-throughs, open office hours, etc.
- Participate on a departmental committee
- Attend weekly professional staff meetings
- Attend monthly departmental meetings and training sessions
Evening commitments:
- Facilitate weekly building staff meetings
- Work with hall/area government members and attend meetings
- Attend building/area programs
- Participate in duty rotation
- Develop and implement community initiatives
Benefits
As an employer of New York State, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ offers our employees a competitive and comprehensive set of benefits, including:
- Health insurance/prescription coverage
- Dental and vision insurances
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement plans and tax-deferred programs
- Vacation, holiday, and sick leave accruals
Family Residency Policy
Resident Directors may bring their family or other loved ones to live with them. Our policy only requires an annual report on the intended occupants and following Residential Life Policy and the Student Code of Conduct.
Housing
Resident Directors receive a furnished 1-2 bedroom apartment with laundry facilities, swank streaming service, and high-speed internet included. Though amenities vary by apartment, staff can expect one or two bedrooms, one bathroom, a living room, and a kitchen. Furniture also varies, but minimally includes a queen-sized bed, dresser, couch, and entertainment stand. The Department's pet policy allows for one pet per apartment.
Please note that ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ has been a tobacco-free campus since August 1, 2017.
Leave
First-year Resident Directors accrue 1.25 vacation and sick days each month. Additionally, they are eligible for up to 12 holidays each year. Accrual rates increase with years of service.
Meal Plan
Resident Directors are provided a meal plan during the academic year.
Parking
Resident Directors are allocated one parking space. If they should have more than one vehicle, they would have to park a second vehicle in general parking. Staff are responsible for the cost to obtain a campus parking permit at a discounted rate from UUP.
Retirement Options
Resident Directors can choose among a few retirement options, most notably the New York Employees' Retirement System, or with an optional retirement program through an associated company. See our Human Resources website for more information.
Tuition Assistance
We ask that new Resident Directors do not take classes during their first semester so they can become acclimated to the University and their position. Our union, United University Professions (UUP), offers a space available program which covers tuition for one classroom-based course (i.e., not an independent study) during each semester taken at a SUNY-operated campus. Partial assistance for an additional course can be secured through the Tuition Waiver program (based on funding).
Union Membership
All Resident Directors automatically gain membership in a professional union, .
Additional Opportunities
Once Resident Directors have acclimated to the department and University, they may consider some additional opportunities such as instructing a 2-credit First-year or Senior-year Experience course, participate in higher level policy violation hearing boards, and/or serving as a student conduct hearing board chair.
Conferences
Conferences attended by staff include: ACPA, ACUHO-I, CSPA, NACA, NACADA, NASPA, NCORE, NEACUHO (Annual, Diversity Retreat, Drive-In, LGBT & Friends Retreat, Mid-Levels Professional, New Professional, Operations, Professionals of Color & Allies Retreat, and Women's Winter Renewal), NODAm RELI, and SJTI.
FAQs on Professional Employment in Residential Life
Are you interviewing for current vacancies?
We will be accepting applications and interviewing for vacancies as they arise.
What is the remuneration?
This is a 12-month live-in position with a salary of $49,261 (as of July 1, 2024) and an excellent benefits package, including health insurance, vision and dental coverage, retirement plan, board during academic year, and a furnished apartment with free cable, local and long-distance phone, high-speed internet, and laundry facilities. The Department's pet policy allows for one pet per apartment. ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ offers Family Residency benefits. Please note that ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ is a tobacco-free campus.
What is your domestic partnership policy?
Resident Directors may have their family members live with them.
Do you have a pet policy?
We allow for one pet per apartment.
What is your interview process and timeline?
After screening resumes, the committee coordinates an initial phone or conference interview with the candidate. After a successful first interview and reference checks, invitations for a campus interview are extended. The committee then reviews the candidate's file and makes a recommendation to the Director of Residential Life. Upon their positive review of the file, offers are extended to join the Binghamton team.
Because Binghamton does not have a "term limit" (i.e., some schools institute a 2-year limit for their RDs), our process can be lengthy as we wait until staff have secured new positions before hiring their replacement. On-campus interviews are scheduled when a vacancy is confirmed.
What is the anticipated start date?
For most RDs, the start date is July 1. Though depending on the timing of the vacancy, staff can start at any point in the year.
What is your travel reimbursement policy?
Travel reimbursements are processed if we offer a position and it is accepted, or if we do not offer a position. If an offer is not accepted, or the candidate withdraws from our process, we do not reimburse for travel.
If the RD candidate drives, takes the bus, or flies into an airport other than Binghamton, we will reimburse up to $500 of travel expenses.