Residence Director

Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 20,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.

The mission of University Housing & Residence Life (UHRL) is to provide a unique living experience in Portland’s urban environment through actively engaged residential communities that promote student success.

The Residence Director position is responsible for assisting in the implementation of the Residence Life program for a specific area or program on campus. The Residence Director position is a full-time professional staff position, assisting in supervising the paraprofessional staff within Residence Life. The Residence Director position will be responsible for student leader supervision, residential education, community development, crisis management, student conduct and community operations. The Residence Director position is a live-in position, and the ability to be available on evenings and weekends is required.

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.

The starting annual salary for this position will be a 1-bedroom apartment, a meal plan during the academic year, and $43,872 but may be negotiated above this rate depending upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools. Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package.