Associate Director of Residence Life

The Associate Director of Residence Life serves in Campus Life as part of the Division of Student Affairs. The Associate Director's primary responsibilities include the oversight and direction of student learning and engagement in for Residence Life and Student Center & Activities. The Associate Director will strategize and implement educational and social program development designed to improve persistence of students living in residence at St. Kate's and within our university Clubs and Organizations. The Associate Director will develop initiatives to increase the residential population, while maintaining student satisfaction rates, and provide strategic leaders for the Living Learning Community programs; including cultivating and maintaining faculty and staff partnerships. This position will lead our departmental assessments and collect data to support the development of a shared vision and strategic direction of the entire Campus Life department. The Associate Director serves as a University Conduct Officer, on call, and would act in the absence of the Director of Campus Life.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Higher Education, Public Administration, Education Leadership, or related field OR Bachelors Degree and 3+ years experience in the field. One year experience in Higher Education field. Demonstrated ability to work with students of diverse ethnic, cultural, and social backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

Application instructions:

Posting Number: 20220756-STAFF. Posting Start Date: 08/08/2025. Application Deadline: 8/12/2025. To apply, visit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/postings/10138.

Employees at St. Kate's feel a deep connection to the University's Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include: Three weeks of accrued vacation time as well as fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid 'gift' days when the university is closed. Accrued sick time. Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service. Health, dental, and vision insurance. 403b retirement plan access. Six weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service.

Salary: $51,000 - 72,000.

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to 'love of neighbor without distinction' and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.