Full-Time
San Marcos, TX Texas State University Residence Director•
Multiple Positions Posting Number:
2026575
Location:
San Marcos
Department:
DHRL Administration
Recruitment Type:
Open Recruiting
Job Type:
Full-Time
Monthly Salary:
$3,666.67
Job Category:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree.
Post bachelor experience in Student Affairs.
Served in a defined leadership role in one or more of the following: residence life, student activities and organizations, student government, orientation, or professional experience in a university setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in Student Affairs or related field.
Previous experience in building management.
Previous experience in staff supervision.
Previous experience in crisis management and/or emergency response.
Previous experience with community engagement/development activities.
Previous experience with student support or retention initiatives.
Job Description:
The Residence Director position is a full-time, live-in role with primary responsibility for managing the daily operations of one or more residential buildings. Residence Directors (RD) are responsible for building a strong community, supporting staff through supervision, and generating meaningful opportunities for students to connect to campus through intentional interactions and connections. Critical functions of the position include building management, supervision, community engagement, crisis management, and student success while serving as an active department member. This position will report directly to an Assistant Director of Residential Experience. The RD must be able to physically perform the jobs essential duties, which include regularly accessing all areas of their assigned residential building and periodically accessing other campus areas. In emergencies, the RD must be able to access all various building areas promptly and appropriately. The Residence Director (RD) will frequently utilize a computer and a phone.
Job Duties:
Supervision
Provide day-to-day supervision and support of a staff of Resident Assistants (RA) and Desk Assistants (DA) within their assigned residential building(s).
Directly oversee and manage staff-wide meetings, one-on-one meetings, and other interactions with student staff to provide maximum support and direction to execute community goals.
Evaluate performance of student employees, including ongoing performance management and conduct performance evaluations to support their professional development.
Participate in selection and training efforts for all staff members.
Student Success & Community Engagement
Serve as the primary individual responsible for executing the residential experience through hall programs, community-wide events, athletic events, intentional interactions, and other departmental initiatives.
Direct, assess, and execute community development, engagement activities, and persistence initiatives per departmental directives to increase student retention and a sense of belonging at Texas State University.
Develop community initiatives and student leadership opportunities as an advisor of Hall Council and within any assigned Living Learning and/or Theme Community.
Actively participate in Division of Student Success initiatives regarding mid-semester grade warning outreach, enrollment and registration outreach, residential feedback surveys, and other retention initiatives.
Crisis Management & Student Support
Serve as a member of the departmental on-call rotation to provide support to students after hours.
Actively engage with and seek to resolve issues for students of concern to ensure they are supported.
Serve as a conduct officer to address behavioral concerns within the assigned residential building(s).
Consistently be responsive to the needs of the assigned residential building(s) in relation to community trends, student needs, and emergency response. This may include being activated to respond to crises outside of normal business hours.
Serve as a referral agent for students to resources across the institution.
Building Management
Assist with responsibilities for opening, closing, budget management, occupancy management, and desk operations within their community.
Collaborate and meet regularly with assigned facilities team to manage facilities related needs throughout the assigned residential building(s).
Oversee room occupancy, resident room change requests, and maintenance of resident and common spaces throughout the academic year.
Maintain essential office records as outlined by Texas State University.
Divisional & Departmental Responsibilities
Actively participate in departmental programs and projects designed to support the mission and goals of the department, division, and institution.
Participate actively as a member of the Division of Student Success and serve as a positive role model for students and staff.
Other duties as required.
Additional Information to
Applicants:
Job Open Date:
06/05/2026
Job Close Date:
06/22/2026
Open Until Filled:
No
Normal Work Days:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start:
8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End:
5:00
PM Posting Notices:
Legal and Required Notices:
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions. Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.
Quicklink:
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/57200 For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/57200 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.
About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year. Why work @ Texas State?
Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, youll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation. jeid-fe4b970f65865c409b6a0574c9eb1260 HigherEd360 is part of the HigherEdJobs network.
