The Director of Residence Life provides visionary leadership and comprehensive operational oversight for the Office of Residence Life, cultivating residential communities that are engaging, safe, and conducive to student learning, development, and success. The position is essential to advancing the mission of the University of Nebraska at Kearney by supporting student success, retention, campus engagement, and a positive residential experience. Through a student-centered approach, the Director advances initiatives that promote academic achievement, personal responsibility, community engagement, interpersonal growth, and compliance with university policies and regulatory standards.

Housed within the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK), the Director collaborates extensively with campus partners to enhance the overall student experience and support institutional priorities related to retention, engagement, and student success. The Director serves as a strategic liaison to university departments, external partners, and stakeholders to foster collaborative solutions and innovative residential experiences.

The Director oversees all facets of Residence Life operations for a 2,000-bed residential system, including leadership and supervision of professional staff responsible for housing administration, conference services, fiscal and business operations, assessment, marketing and communications, residence education, and fraternity and sorority housing. The position also works in close partnership with campus partners to ensure the effective operation, maintenance, safety, accessibility, and regulatory compliance of all residential facilities.

Reporting directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, the Director plays an integral role in shaping UNK's residential learning environment and advancing a holistic student experience that supports the university's mission and strategic goals.

Requirements

• Start Date: 8/3/2026 - Approximate
• Education: Master's Degree Required
• Work Experience: 3 - 5 years
• Part/Full Time: Full-Time

Contact / Additional Information

HOW TO APPLY:   To be considered for the position, please submit application materials to:  https://jobs.nebraska.edu/UniversityNebraskaSystem/job/Director-of-Residence-Life/2345-en_US/ on or before June 30, 2026. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Kiphany Hof hofkj@unk.edu . Upon a contingent offer of employment, the University of Nebraska will conduct an investigation of employment records, educational records, criminal records, and other records to verify the information provided in your application and/or any additional information you have provided is accurate.  Salaries at to the University of Nebraska at Kearney are competitive. The University provides a flexible benefits program at minimal cost to the employee. NuFlex benefit choices include a Medical Plan and Prescription Drug Program, Vision Care, Dental Plan, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Reimbursement Accounts for Health and Dependent Care.  The Employee and Dependent Scholarship program is also available to eligible employees.  Basic Retirement Plan options include TIAA and Fidelity.

If you have your resume registered on StudentAffairs.com you can apply for this position online.