Resident Director

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Residential Life for Summer and Integrated Learning Communities, the Resident Director guides Fordham’s educational residential program, creating communities that enhance belonging and directly contribute to retention, especially among first’year students and in halls operating as Integrated Learning Communities (ILCs).

Working closely with housing operations, conduct, and mental health/substance abuse prevention-focused professional staff, the Resident Director supports a diverse community rooted in rights, respect, and responsibility. This position recruits, leads, and supports a staff of student Resident Assistants, setting and managing expectations for the year.

This position serves as a first responder for life-safety situations, requiring a 24/7 on-call duty rotation as well as evening and weekend hours.

• Serves as on-duty resident director on a regular basis to respond to facilities, safety, and/or crisis situations campus-wide and assists Resident Assistants-On-Duty with major incidents, questions, and concerns.
• Manages housing operations, including move-in, closings, openings, fire drills, monitoring occupancy, reporting damage, and conducting Health and Safety inspections.
• Assesses the community’s needs, preferences, and developmental level to develop an appropriate curriculum and learning outcomes for implementation by the Resident Assistants and the Resident Director.
• Co-manages the Integrated Learning Community in the residence hall, including regular contact and collaboration with partners in Academic Affairs, Faculty, Ministers, and Administrators in Residence.
• Manages the conduct process for the hall and housing area, teaching resident students University community standards while training staff to respond to, document, and report incidents of breaches of those standards.
• Serves as the primary University staff member responsible for educating the hall or housing area on community standards, fostering community development, supporting academic engagement, and celebrating diversity in the community.
• Instructs parents/guardians on the educational approach of Fordham’s Residential Life program, serves as the point of contact for student concerns, and involves parents/guardians in the resolution of student conduct/crisis concerns when appropriate.
• Develops and facilitates individual and staff training programs, staff socials, and professional development opportunities, including conducting weekly staff meetings for informational, supervisory, and staff formation purposes.
• Works with the Assistant Director and Budget Coordinator to manage the hall programming budget and allocation of funds.
• Advises and supports the Residence Halls Association hall board by attending weekly meetings and supporting programming initiatives.
• Serves as Administrative Support Person (ASP) for complainants and respondents with sexual misconduct cases and as a monthly check-in person for students returning to the community via the mental health-related re-entry program.
• Abides by University policy and serves as an appropriate role model, furthering the mission to train men and women for others.

• May provide peer-level coordination or subject-matter guidance to colleagues performing similar work and/or student, part-time workers, including helping organize tasks, clarify priorities, or review work for quality or consistency.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a pre-professional or professional role in resident life operations.

• Knowledge of student behavioral and safety interventions, including conflict resolution.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Google and Microsoft Office suites.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and prioritize projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of mission-driven education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition.

• Master’s Degree.

• $55,240 (plus Room and Board)