Residential - Residence Hall Director

Residential Life - Residence Hall Director

5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA

As the primary live-in staff member for a residence hall of up to 475 students, the Residence Hall Director (RHD) is charged with the responsibility to develop a supportive educational environment that fosters learning outside of the classroom, develops students holistically, and supports the academic success and retention of residential students by maintaining a regular presence to their residents and supervising para-professional staff and their efforts.

The RHD is an integral member of the Residential Life team; the RHD understands and upholds not only the department's mission, but the University's mission as well and respects its Catholic values and identity.

• Directly interact with students and assist with success planning and support.
• Maintain visibility and promote individual contact via student-centered office hours.
• Utilization of the retention software and cohort retention approaches.

• Supervise & evaluate up to 15 Resident Success Assistants (RSA) and a Senior RSA.
• Build staff cohesion via regular supervisory meetings & ongoing training.
• Oversee Residential Curriculum initiatives aiding in community development.

• Perform conduct hearings for residents in assigned area.
• Participation in campus on-duty coverage rotation.
• Respond to crisis and emergency incidents in residential facilities.

• Prepare and facilitate the opening and closing of residential facilities.
• Monitor and track facility and operational needs within residential facility.

• Weekly office hours will include at least two days of an 8 hour flexed shift, to include evening hours, as prescribed by supervisor.
• Maintain permanent, full-time on-campus residency in the assigned area.
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle.
• Other related responsibilities as assigned.

• Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Counseling, or related field is required.
• One to three years of graduate or professional experience in student life. Live-in residence life experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Student Retention software.
• Direct experience with retention related efforts and initiatives.
• Experience in student development and leadership.
• Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle for on-duty coverage.

Primary live-in staff member for assigned freshmen residential community. Will require nights, weekends, and some holiday work hours.

Sacred Heart University complies with all federal and state employment laws and regulations. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.