Resident Director

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

The mission of the Office of Residential Life is to create safe, inclusive, and well maintained living communities. We engage our community members in opportunities to develop spiritually, socially, and academically in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition of the University. Under the leadership of the Associate Vice President, Director of Residential Education, and Director of Operations, the department consists of 40 professional staff members, 24 graduate positions, 192 resident assistants, and additional student employees.

The Temporary Resident Director position is a temporary full-time, benefits eligible, live-in position that is expected to continue through December 2026. The Temporary Resident Director (RD) lives with, ministers to, and provides support services directly to students. The RD supervises a staff of 8-20 Resident Assistants (RAs) and Graduate Assistants (i.e. GSA, PGA, or GRD), and one Office Assistant (OA). They also oversee all operational and programmatic activities of BC’s residences and adjudicate student conduct cases.

Summer responsibilities may include participation in department-wide initiatives or special project teams (e.g., Summer Student Housing or Conferences, Training Teams, etc.). By personal example, a Resident Director strives to create a safe and inclusive environment for all students by living, reflecting, and expressing the values of a Jesuit and Catholic institution, as defined by the teachings of the Catholic Church with a special commitment to cultural diversity and social justice.

Successful candidates will also be administratively strong, culturally competent, possess a Master’s degree, and have prior residence life or related student affairs experience.

The Temporary Resident Director receives direct supervision from an Assistant Director, and functional supervision from multiple Assistant or Associate Directors, or the Director of Residential Education.

The Temporary Resident Director is responsible for the following staff supervision in their assigned community:

• Models for students and advocates for a commitment to the Jesuit and Catholic values of Boston College, as defined by the teachings of the Catholic Church, with special attention to cultural diversity and social justice
• Assists in the selection and training of undergraduate and graduate staff
• Plans and conducts staff meetings on a weekly basis
• Meets with each staff member individually on a regular basis
• Plans and implements staff development programs
• Advises staff on appropriate student and floor interventions
• Addresses concerning trends or behavior, as well as recognizes positive efforts

The Temporary Resident Director is responsible for the following aspects of student development in their assigned residential community:

• Intentional interactions and conversations
• Living among students and setting an appropriate standard for residential living
• Oversees the programming efforts and supervises graduate assistants and RAs in program generation and responsible budgeting
• Serves as a Conduct Hearing Officer for violations of university policy
• Responds as a Resident Director on Call (RDOC) for crisis situations, including during non-business and weekend hours
• Provides academic and personal counseling to students, making referrals when appropriate
• Nurtures and supports relationships with their Campus Ministry representatives (Graduate or Resident Ministers) in the service of expressing and modeling the Jesuit and Catholic values of Boston College
• Engages resident population on current events including topics of diversity and equity, social justice, and being a…