What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Manager 2025-2026 position at Minot State University?
RESIDENT MANAGER 2025-2026
Job Description
Position Information
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Resident Manager (RM) position is located in the on-campus apartments. It is a live-on position that serves as the housing contact in an apartment building. The RM is part of the residence life team, made up of student and professional staff that work together to make the on-campus living experience great.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Assist residents with check-ins, check-outs, maintenance work orders, lock-outs, etc.
- Act as liaison for the Housing Office, which includes working in the Residence Life Office a few hours a week.
- Promote a safe and positive atmosphere in the building, through programming and visibility.
- Assist with enforcement of Minot State policies.
- Serve in a 24-hour on-call duty rotation with one other Resident Manager
- Attend Fall and Spring training sessions, staff meetings, one-on-ones, staff/professional development, and other events as assigned.
Required Competencies
CONTRACT TERM:
- Position starts beginning of summer term.
- The RM position is a 12-month year-round position. RM contracts are reviewed and renewed annually during the staff selection process in the Spring.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be an enrolled degree-seeking student at Minot State University. Graduate student status preferred.
- The Residence Life Office staff is supportive of the academic success of its employees. Continued employment is dependent on a 2.75 minimum GPA, and positive, significant progress toward a degree.
- RM staff meetings will be held on an as-needed basis. Attendance is required.
- During the academic year, work 5 hours per week in the Housing Office, during the summer 10 hours per week, and in the weeks in August leading up to residence hall move-in day you will be asked to work more hours per week to assist with the workload.
- RM’s are expected to abide by all terms listed in the lease agreement, University Policies, and support the decisions and actions of the Residence Life Staff.
Applicant Materials Required
Please upload a document containing the following items:
- Cover Letter and Current Resume
- Prepare to email 3 references a link to the Residence Life Reference Form.
- A short presentation during the interview may be asked of applicants. Details will be emailed to applicants prior to interview.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement: Minot State University (MSU) is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. MSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information (GINA), marital or parental status, veteran’s status, citizenship status, public assistance status, participation in lawful off-campus activity, spousal relationship to current employee, or other protected status under federal, state, or local law. MSU complies with all federal and state non-discrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations, including complying with the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy applies to admissions, enrollment, scholarships, loan programs, participation in University activities, employment, and access to participation in, and treatment in all University programs and activities.
For more information, or for accommodations contact: hr@minotstateu.edu. For Relay Services: Relay North Dakota
ND Veteran's Preference: North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
Confidentiality of Application Materials
Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.
