Assistant Resident Director (Graduate Assistant) at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

In order to be eligible for the position, it is preferred that candidates:
1) Have completed a bachelor’s degree
2) Be admitted for candidacy as a full-time student in a graduate program at the University of Kentucky
3) Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Have at least one year of paid work experience in a residence hall or other group living situation.

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The Assistant Resident Director (ARD) position will require some sitting for periods of time. In addition, some lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs may occur, but not on a regular basis.

20 hours a week distributed during business hours (8 am – 5 pm M-F), Tuesday 7-9 pm; Wtih Some Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On-Call.

Position to begin late July 2026. This is a live-in position. This posting will be open until the position is filled.

General Expectations:

This employment agreement is for a single academic year and will remain in effect from the date signed until after the residence halls close at the end of the academic year. Assistant Resident Directors (ARDs) will have to be reappointed for the following year. Reappointment to the position is not guaranteed and will be based on departmental needs, job availability, attitude, and performance.

Leadership & Team Development – Ability to supervise, mentor, and support Resident Advisors while fostering a positive and accountable team environment.

Communication Skills – Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to convey expectations clearly, facilitate meetings, and address concerns with students and staff.

Crisis Response & Problem-Solving – Ability to assess situations, respond to student concerns, and make sound decisions in high-pressure or sensitive situations.

Organization & Time Management – Ability to manage multiple responsibilities such as student support, administrative tasks, and on-call duties while meeting deadlines.

Student Support & Interpersonal Skills – Demonstrated ability to build relationships, support student well-being, and create inclusive, engaging residential communities.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.