Temporary Resident Director

Northwestern is seeking a temporary Resident Director for our upperclassmen living area! This position a full-time, temporary role, scheduled to conclude at the end of May 29, 2026. If mutually agreed upon by the University and the Temporary Resident Director, this position could transition to a permanent role.

Come join a Christ-centered, forward-thinking team in the Twin Cities!

Temporary Resident Director/Student Experience – Minnesota, United States

Who We Are:
Northwestern is a faith-driven community, UNWavering in our Christ-centered principles and identity as those who profess faith in Jesus. Rooted in the unshakable foundation of God’s Word and our calling to impact His world, our mission and vision flow from these core values, expressed through Christ-centered higher education at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul and through gospel outreach and faithfulness with Northwestern Media.

Position Summary:
This position is responsible to oversee the community of the residence hall to develop an interpersonal environment that maximizes growth in the lives of students attending the university. This includes both collective and individual attention to students’ overall well-being such that they are best situated to succeed and thrive both inside and outside of the classroom.

This temporary position is offered the option to live rent-free in a designated UNW residence hall (though living on campus is not required), and is expected to participate in a rotating on-call duty schedule covering weekdays, evenings, and weekends—regardless of their housing choice.

Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the development of our students, all employees act as a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students in growing intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to mature in their faith.