Resident Director

Position Overview

Saint Anselm College, a private liberal arts institution rooted in the Benedictine tradition, is looking to appoint a Resident Director to oversee residence life operations. This is a live-in, full-time professional role spanning 10 months, reporting to either an Area Coordinator or the Director of Residential Life and Education.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall functioning of a residence hall or area accommodating up to 300 undergraduates, including supervising 8-10 undergraduate resident assistants, the Resident Hall Council, and front desk staff.
• Oversee hall opening and closing procedures and coordinate hall program management.
• Handle facilities management issues, including identifying, addressing, and resolving maintenance, repair, or vandalism concerns.
• Maintain constant communication with supervisors and main office about building operations.
• Supervise room assignments, in-hall staff duties, and conduct regular walkthroughs to ensure building integrity and foster relationships with custodial staff and residents.
• Provide interventions related to disciplinary matters and serve as a Conduct Hearing Officer within the college judicial system.
• Offer counseling, conflict resolution, and referrals to students regarding roommate disputes, facility needs, and campus resources.
• Train, select, and supervise resident assistants, ensuring exemplary behavior and adherence to professional standards.
• Develop and co-lead student development programs, particularly for first-year residential experience, and assist with specialized housing programs including Honors and Substance-Free Housing.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to respond to emergency and crisis situations.
• Coordinate at least two departmental projects each semester, which may include housing operations, RA training/selection, and faculty co-curricular collaborations.
• Serve as a Residential Life representative on Student Development and Mission committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned that align with divisional priorities and personal professional interests.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Prior experience in residence life roles.
• Understanding and commitment to student development, safety, diversity, and social justice principles.
• Respect and familiarity with Catholic higher education traditions.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work efficiently in fast-paced, high-traffic environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, web design and management, and various database applications.
• Availability to work day shifts and fulfill scheduled nightly on-call duties in all weather conditions.
• Basic knowledge of counseling, conflict management, and crisis intervention techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in student personnel or a related field.
• Advanced leadership experience in residence life.
• Knowledge of facilities maintenance and custodial services on college campuses.
• Familiarity with college policies and community standards at Saint Anselm College.

Additional Information

Successful applicants will contribute to the college’s strategic objectives promoting diversity and inclusiveness across the institution.

Supervisory Responsibility: The Resident Director directly oversees undergraduate Resident Assistants, the Resident Hall Council, and front desk personnel.