Director of Housing and Residence Life

Director of Residence Education
 

Summary of Position
This position is responsible for the design, execution, and continuous maintenance of a robust
residential curriculum, ensuring it highlights the educational benefits of the residency
requirement. The Director directly supervises two professional Residence Life Coordinators,
works collaboratively with a two-person operations team, and oversees the recruitment, training,
and management of a 55-person student staff. Critically, this role collaborates with key campus
partners—including Academic Success, Athletics, and Operations—to deliver integrated, high-
quality services grounded in a comprehensive student development philosophy.

Key Responsibilities
Professional Staff Leadership, Supervision, and Mentorship: Provide direct supervision,
performance management, and ongoing professional development to the full-time professional Residence
Life staff, ensuring equitable administration of College policy and fostering a culture of continuous
learning and innovation.
● Residential Curriculum Strategy and Assessment: Lead the design, implementation,
and rigorous assessment of the comprehensive Residential Curriculum, utilizing data to
demonstrate learning outcomes and measure the impact of the four-year residency model.
● Budget Management and Fiscal Planning: In consultation with the Dean for Student
Life, manage and monitor the department's operating and programming budgets,
overseeing purchasing, expenditure approval, and long-range capital planning for
residential resources.
● Student Staff Development and Talent Pipeline: Direct the recruitment, selection,
comprehensive training, and ongoing performance management for approximately 55
student resident life staff members, ensuring high standards for mentorship and service
delivery.

● Campus Collaboration and Integrated Services: Serve as the primary departmental
liaison for strategic campus partners (e.g., Academic Success, Operations, Athletics),
leading collaborative initiatives, joint programming, and policy development to support
student retention and experience.
● Crisis Management and Dean-Level On-Call Response: Serve in an escalated, year-
round administrative on-call rotation to provide high-level response and critical incident
management for campus emergencies and complex student conduct matters.

Experience and Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
● 4-7 years of related professional experience required
Required Knowledge
● Knowledge of FERPA and other applicable privacy laws and regulations.
● Knowledge of residence education models and student development theory.

Required Skills and Abilities
● Advanced supervisory skills.
● Strong listening and communications skills.
● Ability to manage potentially stressful and crisis situations.
● Ability to hold meetings for 60+ minutes.
● Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
● Ability to be adaptive as needed when working with students.

Compensation
Starting salary will be competitive, based on the candidate’s qualifications and
experience.
Expected starting salary: $50,000.00 full time, exempt