Resident Director, Walter Hall - Campus Living

Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse, sustainable, and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship and practice. 

At Pacific University we thrive in an extraordinary environment, surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest, with campus locations in Forest Grove, Hillsboro, and  Eugene. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live, work, teach, acquire and share knowledge.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: 

Resident Directors (RD) at Pacific University play a pivotal role in creating a supportive and inclusive living-learning environment within the residence halls. Resident Directors combine the principles of student development theory and best practices in student affairs to enhance the residential experience for our students.

Resident Directors are generally appointed for a two-year period, with an opportunity for an extension at the discretion of the Associate Director for Campus Living.

The Resident Director’s (RD’s) position is a 10-month live-on position, running approximately from mid July to mid May. Pacific University provides room and utilities. In addition, the RD is responsible for or assists in at least one Pacific University Student Affairs program area.