Residential Director

Position Overview

Join the Residential Life team at Menaul School as a Residential Life Director. In this role, you will serve as a caring, consistent adult presence for approximately 60-80 international students, helping to create a safe, structured, and home-like environment. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about working with youth, enjoy a multicultural community, and want to make a meaningful impact outside of a traditional classroom setting.

• Supervise and support students in the dormitory during non-academic hours, including evenings and weekends
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful residential community
• Build strong relationships with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries and expectations
• Manage residential life schedules, including staff shifts, on-call rotations, and coverage planning
• Develop and maintain the annual residential life calendar, including events, activities, and key dates
• Oversee dormitory systems and processes to ensure smooth daily operations and consistency across the program
• Coordinate staffing logistics and ensure appropriate supervision at all times
• Plan and coordinate engaging weekend and evening activities, trips, and events
• Ensure the dormitory remains clean, organized, and safe at all times
• Enforce school policies and residential life guidelines consistently and fairly
• Serve as a liaison between students, families, faculty, and administration
• Support students’ emotional well-being, cultural adjustment, and personal development
• Monitor student attendance, check-ins, and curfews
• Respond to emergencies and handle conflict resolution in a calm and professional manner
• Collaborate with other dorm staff, faculty, and administration to support student success
• Assist with student orientation, move-in/move-out processes, and special events

• Provide mentorship and guidance to students navigating life away from home
• Maintain accurate records and incident reports
• Support student health and wellness by helping coordinate medical appointments, occasionally transporting students, and assisting with related insurance paperwork
• Support academic accountability by encouraging study habits and time management
• Participate in on-call rotations and overnight supervision as needed
• Help create and maintain a welcoming, family-style residential culture
• Contribute to continuous improvement of residential life programming

• Experience working with adolescents, preferably in a residential, educational, or youth development setting
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity; experience working with international students is a plus
• Organized, dependable, and adaptable in a dynamic environment
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Background & Drug screening check required

• Full-time position with full room and board provided
• Unique opportunity to live and work in a vibrant, culturally rich community in Albuquerque
• Access to outdoor recreation, local events, and cultural experiences
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the school community

This role offers more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to shape the experience of young global citizens and be part of a supportive, mission-driven community. You’ll build meaningful relationships, gain valuable experience in student life, and make a lasting impact every day.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Nurturing spirit with a high degree of responsibility
• Current driver's license
• Experience with residential life or high school students (preferred)