Director of Residence Life

Santa Clara University • Santa Clara, CA

2d • $129,000 - $146,481

About The Position

The Director of Residence Life provides strategic leadership for Santa Clara University’s comprehensive residence life program and works collaboratively with campus leadership to advance the Residential Learning Community (RLC) model as a signature expression of the University’s Jesuit mission and commitment to educating the whole person. Rooted in cura personalis and the values of community, justice, and service, the Director ensures that residential communities are safe, inclusive, developmentally supportive, and intentionally designed to advance integrated learning and student belonging. The Director is responsible for the overall structure, direction, services, and programs of Residence Life. The Director has overall responsibility for professional and student staff and participates in the organization, implementation, and continuous improvement of the residence life program. The Director reports to the Dean of Students and directly supervises one Associate Director. The Associate Director supervises two Assistant Directors who provide day-to-day supervision for nine master’s level Resident Directors. Indirect supervision includes approximately 160 student staff (Assistant Resident Directors, Community Facilitators/Neighborhood Representatives, Graduate Conduct Officers, and Desk Assistants). The Director collaborates closely with Campus Ministry, Campus Safety Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, Dean of Students Office, Housing, Office of EEO and Title IX, Undergraduate Education, and other campus partners to strengthen the residential experience, respond effectively to student needs, support student accountability processes, and uphold community standards. The Director also provides leadership for policy development, implementation, and training to ensure consistent, equitable, and educationally grounded practices across the residential system. This position is an on-call position and requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends. On-Campus housing is optional and can be discussed at the time of the interview.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in related fields required.
• Minimum of 10 years full-time, professional experience within a residence life or student affairs program required.
• Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal means.
• Understanding and support of residential learning community concepts and practices.
• Extensive knowledge of student development theory and philosophy of Learning Community concepts.
• Familiarity with faculty expectations and culture.
• Success in cultivating collaborative relationships with numerous departments and programs that interact with residence life.
• Familiarity with the uses of technology in a residence life context.
• Experience in managing budgets.
• Demonstrated experience in conflict mediation and resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to operate in a highly confidential manner and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Understanding and support of the Jesuit tradition of education and a commitment to the fundamental values of service to others, community, and diversity.
• Commitment to the vision, mission and values of Santa Clara University.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated presentation skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Staff Leadership and Development
• Program Direction and Development
• Student Life Responsibilities
• Policy and Procedure Making, Interpretation and Implementation
• Budget Management
• Facilities Administration
• Liaison Responsibilities

Benefits

• Santa Clara University offers a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees with programs and resources designed to promote and sustain personal health care, well-being, and the financial objectives of our employees and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees