"Residence Director"

Residential Life at the College of Saint Benedict invites applications for a full-time (0.92 FTE), benefit-eligible position of Residence Director.

Why Join Us?

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 18 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents
• Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more

Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values-driven work environment.

To learn more about our benefits, visit mycsbsju.edu/jobs.

In support of the four-year residential experience at the College of Saint Benedict (CSB), the Residence Director (RD) is responsible for creating a supportive environment in a campus residential area that promotes the values and practices of Catholic, Benedictine living with an intentional focus on the development of women. The RD serves as a mentor, resource person, and role model to residents and student staff members. The Residence Director is responsible for implementing residential experience in their area, including facilitation of hall/area programming, training and supervision of resident assistants or community advisors, and community development.

Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John's University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU.

The posted wage represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and foster a residential, community-focused environment using developmental theories, community models, and Benedictine Values, which encourages personal growth of students.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate student staff.
• Administer and interpret the student conduct process for residents in the area utilizing an educational and developmental approach.
• Implement departmental residential curriculum through comprehensive programming, cohort-based learning, campus partner collaboration, and integration of learning outcomes and assessment plans.
• Execute departmental projects and initiatives, including advising, staff selection, and training.
• Serve in an on-call rotation to provide after-hours support and crisis response, which may include hospital visits
• Support and assist with the overall Residential Life and Housing operations.
• Work in partnership with other college constituencies to provide quality service to students.
• Engage in on-going professional and personal development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in college student personnel, student development, counseling, or related field preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in residence life and/or student development, including program or event planning, participation in on-call duty rotation, and/or documentation of policy violations.
• Two or more years of experience living in campus housing.
• As a Residence Director in an all-women's residence hall at a college for women, it is a bona fide occupational qualification that the qualified candidate identifies as a woman.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and motivate others.
• Effective communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to engage students in their growth and development through supporting the values of the Catholic, Benedictine tradition. Applicants from all faith traditions are encouraged to apply.
• Willingness to learn and utilize student development theory, including women's development theory.
• Willingness and ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, sound judgment, and confidentiality appropriate to the role.
• Leadership development skills, including the ability to practice and teach shared leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to make appropriate referrals.
• Knowledge of professional standards in student affairs.
• Computer proficiency, including word processing, database use, and internet-based systems.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.
• Ability to live on the campus of CSB.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet the college's vehicle use requirements, including completion of a defensive driving course.

Physical requirements:

• Requires working at a computer, including typing, reading from a screen, and using various software programs essential for the role.
• Occasionally required to lift or move items up to 25 pounds.
• The ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Travel requirements:

• Occasional travel between the campuses of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University.
• Occasional local/regional travel to assist with duty responsibilities, programming, and purchasing.