Residence Hall Director and Assistant Director of Residential Programs

Macalester College • St. Paul, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Residential Life is seeking to hire a dynamic Residence Hall Director and Assistant Director of Residential Programs (RHD & ADRP). The RHD & ADRP serves as an important member of the Residential Life team by working alongside campus partners for Residential Programs while also serving as a Residence Hall Director for a new building set to open in Fall, 2027, where juniors and seniors will live as a part of the three-year live-on requirement. In addition to Residence Hall Director responsibilities for the new building, there are two areas of administrative responsibility. Firstly, in partnership with Admissions, this role will support and staff the Pre-College Summer Program. Secondly, this role will provide administrative support to the Living Learning Community Residential Program. This RHD & ADRP will not have the same project/committee work as other RHDs due to the specific pre-college program responsibilities. This position will live on campus and serve on-call, similarly to other Residential Life staff members. Provides oversight of a new residential community, including community development, facility management, and educational opportunities. Serves as a student-centered educator and provides direct supervision to 8-12 student staff members. Supports and responds to issues related to students of concern during and after regular business hours (while on-call), and serves as resource and referral agent for campus and community resources. This pre-college summer program name is placeholder, as the program details are finalized. Additionally, this program will be for rising high school juniors and seniors and will occur over the summer, where the ADRP & RHD will be directly responsible for staffing on-site.

Requirements

• Knowledge of student learning and development, particularly in a residential living environment.
• Strong commitment to diversity and social justice with an understanding of how to advance a culture that is welcoming and inclusive.
• Ability to utilize or learn basic office computing software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize.
• Demonstrated the ability to be flexible and work with ambiguity.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite, computer, printer, copier, scanner.
• Ability to manage a budget and properly manage purchases/receipts.
• Ability to communicate effectively to students, team, and partners.
• Ability to supervise student staff.
• Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

• Master’s preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to the growth and success of the Living Learning Community Program. This includes but is not limited to scheduling regular meetings with key stakeholders and communicating with them about programs and roster management.
• Keeps accurate documentation for the Living Learning Community program.
• Manages the daily operation of a residence hall area including supervision of student staff members, management of facilities and hall operations, creating an inclusive community, administering conduct, and facilitating conflict resolution.
• Coordinates and staff the pre-college summer program. This includes working alongside the pre-college program leader in Admissions and recruiting and supervising student workers for the program in the summer.
• Serves as a member of the Macalester on-call team (crisis/emergency response) via rotating campus-wide duty coverage.
• Completes other responsibilities as assigned.
• Participates as an active member of the team.
• Participates in department and college activities and supports the implementation of shared goals and initiatives.
• Provides backup support to other members of the team.

Benefits

• 10% employer contributions to the retirement plan.
• Outstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays.
• Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
• Tuition assistance which pays between 75% - 100% of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions.
• Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.
• Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level