Residence Director

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management and operation of upper-class residential areas, including townhouse-style housing.
• Supervise one Graduate Assistant Residence Director and 10 paraprofessional staff members, providing regular direction and feedback.
• Foster a supportive community environment conducive to academic achievement and personal growth.
• Counsel and refer students to appropriate campus services while interpreting and enforcing college policies.
• Manage the professional staff on-call rotation and participate in formal crisis management.
• Supervise Resident Assistant programming and advise the Hall Council and special interest housing communities.
• Coordinate with Facilities Management to oversee the physical maintenance of the residence area.
• Assist with the recruitment, selection, and training of Resident Assistants and the management of the Housing Lottery process.

Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations and advancing diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to participate in a formal professional staff on-call rotation.
• Capacity to develop and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse academic community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of post-undergraduate employment in student affairs.
• Previous experience within a residence hall setting.
• Experience in crisis management, supervision, community development, and programming.

About the Company

Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1948, Stonehill is a private Catholic college located in Easton, Massachusetts. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1, Stonehill engages its 2,500+ students in over 80 rigorous academic programs. The College is committed to developing the moral, spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social competencies of its students, cultivating a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.