Resident Director

Responsibilities

• Supervise, recruit, train, and evaluate student staff, including Resident Assistants and Desk Receptionists
• Manage day-to-day administrative operations for assigned residence halls
• Serve as a University Conduct Administrator to adjudicate student conduct cases
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call emergency response system for the residential community
• Provide crisis intervention, conflict mediation, and appropriate follow-up for students
• Oversee the implementation of residential curriculum, learning communities, and educational programming
• Advise student organizations such as Hall Councils or RHA
• Collaborate with the Facilities Department to oversee maintenance and housekeeping needs
• Provide academic, housing, and personal referrals to support student success

Requirements

• Master's Degree in student personnel, higher education, human services, or a related field
• Proven experience working in residence life or student affairs
• Ability to meet the live-in requirement for this position
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and standard internet/email applications
• Ability to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and mediation skills
• Experience working with diverse student populations
• Demonstrated commitment to the Jesuit mission and values of social justice and inclusion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

About the Company

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. As a Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola provides students with a transformative, globally connected learning experience across multiple campuses in the Chicago area and Rome, Italy.