Residence Director; On-site

The Highlights

The Department of Housing and Residence Life at DePaul University serves about 2,500 students residing in traditional‑style and apartment‑style residence halls on the Lincoln Park Campus. The Residence Director is a full‑time professional position in the Department and within the Division of Student Affairs. The Residence Director supports living and learning environments that encourage student and community development and healthy and safe living.

Residence Directors are expected to incorporate an interactive and intentional approach to student learning, empowerment, and personal growth. The position is a maximum of three years and will be evaluated each year for satisfactory work.

• Supervises, recruits, trains, and evaluates personnel in assigned residence hall(s) or areas including Resident Assistants (paraprofessional student leaders).
• Performs administrative functions for day‑to‑day operations of the residence hall/area as assigned and fosters strong working relationships with front‑desk supervisors, Area Coordinators, and Area Offices where residents receive administrative support. Maintains office hours for availability to residents and staff, including some evening and weekend commitments.
• Provides conflict mediation, crisis intervention, health & safety support, and appropriate follow‑up for students in the residential community. Participates in the 24/7 on‑call emergency response system for the campus community.
• Oversees the implementation and evaluation of educational opportunities in the residence halls, including support/resources for events, the residential curriculum, learning communities, and academic support initiatives.
• Serves as a Conduct Hearing Officer and adjudicates student conduct cases that occur in the residence halls.
• Fulfills summer assignments by working with various summer groups on campus.
• Assists in overseeing maintenance, damage billing, and facility condition in cooperation with Housing Operations and Facility Operations.
• Provides advice, support, assistance, and referrals to students regarding academic, housing, and personal concerns.
• Serves on departmental and divisional committees, as needed.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and appreciation for the Vincentian mission and the values of St. Vincent DePaul, including a commitment to social justice, service, and inclusion.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates 7 to 18 Resident Assistants. Staff supervision is 20% of position responsibilities.
• Is responsible for the oversight and management of an operating budget that ranges from $5,000 to $13,000.

• Bachelor’s degree, required.
• Prior experience in residence life and/or other areas of student affairs.
• Experience preferred in supervising and advising paraprofessional staff, graduate student supervisors, and student leaders.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to work effectively with colleagues and students in and outside Student Affairs.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and service.
• Demonstrated skills in crisis management.
• Master’s degree or master’s degree‑seeking preferably in College Student Personnel, Higher Education/Student Affairs, or another related field, preferred.
• Ability and willingness to reside in the assigned residence hall community (furnished 2‑bedroom apartment).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Windows, Teams, Zoom, Maxient, Star Rez, and Salesforce.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work and make decisions in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to provide effective customer service experience.
• Ability to demonstrate ongoing commitment to identity, inclusion, and social change.
• Responsible for responding to emergency situations as needed.
• Cell phone coverage is expected 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Some evening, weekend and holiday commitments will be required.
• Ability to visually inspect housing facilities on a regular basis in order to report work order issues.
• Occasionally ascends and descends stairs while conducting building inspections and/or while serving on‑duty.
• Ability to make and hear calls via radio communication.
• Occasionally lift up to 25…