Resident Director

Resident Director

Kentucky Wesleyan College, a private, liberal arts college with a long-standing reputation for

quality and academic excellence, invites applications for a part-time Resident Director to live in

a residence hall on campus, while assisting students in developing a positive living-learning

community.

Major Responsibilities

• Participate in the selection and supervision of student staff within assigned areas.
• Serve as a positive role model for students and staff.
• Maintain a high level of visibility in the residence hall and be accessible to students.
• Participate in in-service training, attend resident director meetings, and hold monthly

meetings for student staff in the residence hall.

• Identify issues of concern and keep the Student Life Office informed.
• Check mailbox and email multiple times daily.
• Track programming in the building for residents.
• Assist with summer camps where needed and available.
• Serve as liaison with all aspects of the campus related to resident needs.
• Serve as part of rotating on-call staff (2 weeks on and 2 weeks off scheduling).
• Assist with other responsibilities as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of a residential experience at a college or university
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Preferred qualifications include interest in the development of college students and their

environments and/or enrollment in a graduate program in student affairs, counseling, or a

related program.

• The Resident Director must live in the assigned residence hall as his/her primary

Compensation

Compensation will take the form of a campus apartment with paid utilities, free internet, free

laundry facilities, reserved parking on campus, and a full meal plan when the College is in

session and the dining hall is open.

The position description provides an overview of the level of work to be performed by an

employee in this position and does not constitute a contract of employment. This is not a

comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or qualifications, as the College reserves the

right to change the description at any time.

Application Process

To apply, please complete the online application at https://kwc.edu/application-for-employment/.

As part of the online application, please attach a file that contains a cover letter, current resume,

and contact information for three professional references.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. An official transcript for the highest

degree awarded will be required of the hired candidate, as will a background check. The College

is not able to sponsor applicants for work visas.

Kentucky Wesleyan College is an equal opportunity employer and remains committed to

attracting qualified candidates looking to be part of a growing and successful higher educational

organization.

Additional Information

About Kentucky Wesleyan College

Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the vibrant

city of Owensboro. A United Methodist-related college founded in 1858, Wesleyan is known for

excellence in academics and a superior residential experience. Kentucky Wesleyan College has

been consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Regional Colleges in

the South and one of the Top Performers in Social Mobility in the South. The Princeton Review

has also recognized KWC as a “Best in the Southeast” college for several consecutive years.

Kentucky Wesleyan students can choose from 29 majors and 13 pre-professional programs.

Classes have a 13-to-1 student-faculty ratio, and 88 percent of the faculty have a Ph.D. or

terminal degree. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Commission on Colleges.

The Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers compete in NCAA Division II and are charter members of the

Great Midwest Athletic Conference. Athletic teams include baseball, basketball, football, golf,

soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling.

The College employs approximately 200 faculty and staff who work together on a single

campus. Kentucky Wesleyan provides a challenging and supportive academic experience for

students and a positive and stimulating work environment for employees.

A hallmark of the Kentucky Wesleyan experience includes “The Wesleyan Way” which guides
our community:

• We do everything with honor.
• We always support each other.

• We will compete with integrity.
• We love each other in Christ.

Kentucky Wesleyan College values the unique contributions of all members of our campus

community. As part of our mission to prepare future leaders intellectually, spiritually, and

physically, we strive to provide an atmosphere that encourages and challenges all members of

the Kentucky Wesleyan College campus community to exhibit an understanding and

appreciation of cultural and human differences. We are committed to being a community that

reflects the diversity of our larger society. We expect all members of our institution to actively

create and maintain an inclusive learning and living environment that embraces diversity in all

forms, including race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, socio-economic status, national origin,

sexual orientation, disability, religion, and thought.

About Owensboro, KY

Kentucky Wesleyan College is located in the hospitable city of Owensboro, Kentucky, a vibrant,

beautiful, and safe city nestled on the banks of the Ohio River. Owensboro is small enough to

promote a hometown atmosphere yet large enough to support many amenities usually only

available in much larger cities. Daviess County is home to 110,000 residents and is easily

accessible from metropolitan locations such as Louisville, KY; Nashville, TN; and St. Louis,

MO.

Owensboro’s revitalized downtown area features a state-of-the-art convention center, several
new hotels, and a range of entertainment options with unique restaurants and shops. Twenty-five

parks, totaling 953 acres, encircle the city, which hosts over 20 annual festivals – attracting
visitors from throughout the region.

Suggested Websites

Additional information about Kentucky Wesleyan, the KWC Panthers, and the Owensboro

community may be found at:

• https://www.kwc.edu/
• http://www.kwcpanthers.com/
• http://www.owensboro.org/
• https://edc.owensboro.com/
• https://visitowensboro.com/