The ARD is a vital leader on the Residence Life staff. ARDs assist with the overall operation of the residence hall, assist the Resident Director, and provide leadership for staff members and students.
Assistant Resident Director
Position Description Responsibilities
The Assistant Resident Director(ARD) is a live-in, part-time staff member and full-time graduate student that assists with the management of a co-ed undergraduate residence hall of between 500-800 residents. The ARD assists with creating an inclusive living-learning environment in the residence hall. They also help coordinate a wide variety of opportunities for the academic and personal growth of the residents. Overall responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Support the mission and philosophy of Residence Life, emphasizing a commitment to developing a residential living & learning experience that engages & supports students.
- Support the residential curriculum by helping plan, organize, and implement Signature programming.
- Attend and participate appropriately in all Senior Staff Meetings, Area Meetings, and/or Committee Meetings.
- Serve as On Call staff for your assigned area for 2-3 weeks each semester, keeping Leadership On-Call informed of ongoing issues.
- Serve as a hearing officer for student conduct cases in the residence halls, utilizing a restorative approach.
- Meet with residential students who may benefit from additional support and resources to support their academic success, social experience, and well-being, such as students who have academic alerts or exhibit need(s) on their
CATSUP assessments. - Provide visible leadership for staff and residents.
- Assist with supervising Resident Advisors, Area Council members, and other student leaders as needed.
Qualifications
- Be a full-time graduate student at the University of Kentucky.
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA while a graduate student.
Benefits
The ARD position is a full-time Graduate Assistantship, with employment dates from late-July to mid-May. As full-time GAs, ARDs are provided a standard tuition scholarship and health insurance through the Graduate School. In addition, ARDs receive:
- Annual stipend of $5000 paid bi-weekly.
- Housing and partial meal plan.
ARDs receive a furnished room located in the assigned residence hall with all utilities (with cable TV & Internet).
Other Information
Upon offer of employment, successful applicants must undergo a national background check as required by UK.
The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer
How to Apply
To apply for a Graduate Assistant Resident Director position, follow these three steps:
- https://ukjobs.uky.edu/ and click on "Student."
- Search for the job title "Graduate Assistant Resident Director."
- Follow the instructions for submitting a UK Online Application. Be sure to attach a letter of application and resume.
Upon offer of employment, successful applicants must undergo a national background check as required by UK Human Resources.
For more information, contact Lisa Lockman, Assistant Director at (859) 257-4783 or lisa.lockman@uky.edu.
Application Cycle
We are not currently accepting applications at this time. Information about 2024-2025 positions will be available in Spring 2024.