Residence Hall Director

Saint Vincent College•Latrobe, PA

6d•$16,401•Onsite

About The Position

The Residence Hall Director provides leadership and oversight for a residential community, supporting student learning, safety, and engagement outside the classroom. The RHD assists with the day-to-day operations of the residence hall, supervises student staff, responds to student concerns, and supports the implementation of departmental policies and programs that promote a positive living-learning environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Previous paraprofessional or professional experience in residence life.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to candidates currently enrolled in a graduate program.

Responsibilities

Assist with the overall management and daily operations of an assigned residence hall or residential area.
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate student staff (e.g., Prefects), including facilitating regular meetings and training.
Uphold and articulate college policies and protocol relating to student conduct and housing.
Adjudicate assigned violations of college policy and monitor the completion of student conduct sanctions.
Serve in an on-call rotation to respond to student emergencies, crises, and policy violations in and outside of the regular workday.
Provide guidance and support to students regarding academic, personal, and community concerns, making referrals to campus resources as appropriate.
Foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful residential community consistent with Benedictine values.
Assist with the planning and implementation of educational and community-building programs within the residence hall.
Support occupancy management efforts, including check-in/check-out processes and room changes.
Collaborate with campus partners such as Campus Safety, Facilities, Counseling Services, Student Conduct, and Title IX.
Participate in residence life training, staff development, recruitment and departmental meetings as scheduled.
Assist with administrative tasks, including office hours, incident reporting, assessment, and data tracking.
Participate in various residence life functions such as opening and closing of assigned residence hall, housing selection process, orientation, open houses, etc.
Participates in committee work for the department, division and/or College as deemed appropriate by the Director of Residence Life & Student Conduct and/or Sr. Director of Student Affairs.
Maintain adequate visibility within the residence hall.