Director for Residential

Overview

The Director for Residential Life oversees the daily operations of the residence hall, coordinating with Facilities on maintenance, training and supervising student employee staff, and holding residents accountable to Student Housing policies.

Student Housing provides an academic environment that promotes education and holistic development for students.

Applications close on May 25, 2026.

• Create a respectful community environment, promote safety, and enhance personal growth of students residing in College housing.
• Supervise and lead Student Housing staff, including recruitment, selection, training, workload management, performance evaluation, leave authorization, discipline, and conflict resolution, while fostering open communication.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, documents, forms, and processes for resident conduct, rental agreements, reservations, assignments, and other required documentation for efficient operation.
• Coordinate student check‑in and check‑out procedures, room changes, damage assessment charges, and resolve related issues.
• Provide support for student residents in conflict or crisis through mediation, referral to the Counseling & Advising Department, the Student Behavioral Intervention Team (SBIT), administrative intervention, or other referrals.
• Respond to emergencies and crisis situations promptly, coordinate and evaluate all emergency/crisis response, and provide timely communication in emergency situations.
• Maintain regular communication with Title IX Coordinator, Building Maintenance, Custodial Provider(s), Enrollment Management, Student Activities, Student Recruitment, and Student Records to ensure a safe living environment.
• Effectively communicate input of the Residential Life staff to the Assistant Dean for Student Conduct & Student Life.
• Oversee the department petition process and ensure prompt follow‑up with students, parents, faculty, and others, providing timely resolutions of problems and concerns in a manner consistent with department policies, goals, and mission.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with Federal and State laws, regulations, and guidelines including Title IX, ADA, FHA, and OCR.
• Fulfill on‑call duty on a rotating basis with the Assistant Dean for Student Conduct & Student Life and other assigned professional staff members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, Educational Policy, Educational Leadership, Adult Development, Counseling, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of experience in Residential Life program administration and management.
• Experience and commitment to supporting the needs of students from underrepresented populations.
• Experience with budget management.

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Educational Leadership, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with academic initiatives in a residential setting/programs at a college or university.
• Demonstrated knowledge of college student development theory and practice.
• Experience with analyzing and resolving conflict, team building, and group dynamics.
• Experience with program development and assessment.
• Demonstrated success in cultivating relationships and expertise in creating collaborative partnerships with staff, faculty, students, parents, and college stakeholder groups.

Support for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Support initiatives that expand the human qualities that differentiate our workplace and education setting. Demonstrate and advocate an understanding of differences, open‑mindedness, compassion, sensitivity and an interest in differing viewpoints, given the diverse population. Show a deep commitment to involving colleagues, students and community members to enhance student experience and success while honoring freedom of expression as fundamental to personal, professional, and organizational growth.

CBC Shared Commitments: Show willingness to work with and support others in completing assignments, accept constructive feedback and cooperate with…