Residential Area Director

Residential Life Area Director (71101)

Salary: $58,625.00 Annually

Location: Brooklyn, NY, NY

Job Type: Full Time

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Department: Residential Life & Housing Srv

Closing: 6/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world‑class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting‑edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change.

Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square‑foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).

Since our founding in 1887, Pratt has upheld the belief that education should be accessible to all who wish to learn. As a community, we define ourselves as standard setters who are:

• Resourceful and collaborative problem solvers
• Socially responsible and equity‑centered creatives
• Adaptable and resilient global stewards
• Inquisitive and compassionate community members

Residential Life and Housing, in the Division of Student Affairs, directs the daily operations, programs, activities and staff in Pratt's seven residence halls. The mission of Residential Life and Housing is to efficiently and effectively administer a housing program in a learning‑centered environment that challenges and supports students to

• enhance self‑understanding.
• value community responsibility.
• learn from their experiences.

Residential Life and Housing has, as one of its most important philosophical underpinnings, the belief that student development and learning goes on outside the classroom, as well as inside the classroom. The policies, procedures and programs which are established and encouraged by Residential Life and Housing are those which enhance student learning and engagement outside the classroom.

Reporting to an Associate Director for Residential Life, Pratt's four Residential Life Area Directors are integral members of the Residential Life and Housing professional staff and responsible for the overall administration and supervision of RA staff in a residential area of 400‑1000 students and multiple residence halls. They ensure community development, student development, and student learning in their areas. The position requires some evening, weekend, and holiday hours;

on‑campus residency; on‑call 4 person duty rotation, and availability outside of regularly scheduled hours for emergencies. Flex time is applied for these requirements.

• Directly supervise Resident Advisor student staff of 9‑15
• Serve as first responder to emergencies, employing mental health first aid and managing crisis response
• Advise Hall Council; help to develop student input and self‑governance in the hall
• Provide student leadership opportunities and training; and facilitate the educational, personal and social growth for a diverse resident population in an inclusive and equitable manner
• Implement community development and student support initiatives to create an environment conducive to student success, engagement and belonging (including office hours and outreach to be available to residents, wellness/student support checks, Starfish flag and referral follow‑up)
• Oversee daily activities and program‑related services for assigned residence halls; ensure operating standards are maintained; identify residential community and individual student needs. Develop and implement activities and programs to improve…