Residential Life - Residence Hall Director

Sacred Heart University • Fairfield, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As the primary live-in staff member for a sophomore residence hall of up to 425 students, the Residence Hall Director (RHD) is charged with the responsibility to develop a supportive educational environment that fosters learning outside of the classroom, develops students holistically, and supports the academic success and retention of residential students by maintaining a regular presence to their residents and supervising para-professional staff and their efforts. The RHD is an integral member of the Residential Life team; the RHD understands and upholds not only the department's mission, but the University's mission as well and respects its Catholic values and identity.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Counseling, or related field is required
• One to three years graduate or professional experience in student life.
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle for on-duty coverage

Nice To Haves

• Live-in residence life experience strongly preferred
• Experience with Student Retention software and Data Analytics
• Direct experience with retention related efforts and initiatives
• Experience in student development and leadership

Responsibilities

• Engagement in and management of resident student retention efforts
• Directly interact with students and assist with success planning and support.
• Maintain visibility and promote individual contact via student-centered office hours.
• Coordinate residential facility student engagement, including creating direct connections with students, following up on students of concern and proactively addressing roommate conflicts.
• Cultivate student leadership and personal responsibility through intentional programming, mentorship, and direct student engagement.
• Utilization of the retention software and cohort retention approaches.
• Selection, Training, Supervision, and Evaluation of student Resident Assistant Staff
• Supervise & evaluate up to 11 Resident Success Assistants (RSA) and a Senior RSA.
• Implement Residential Curriculum initiatives aiding in community development including data tracking and analysis.
• Serve as a local conduct officer and crisis/emergency responder
• Act as a primary point of contact for students of concern, providing intentional follow-up, resources, and documentation in alignment with university care protocols.
• Perform conduct hearings for residents in assigned area
• Participation in campus on-duty coverage rotation.
• Residence Hall and Departmental Administration
• Prepare and facilitate the opening and closing of residential facilities.
• Monitor and track facility and operational needs within residential facility.
• Develop and implement tracking workflows for roommate conflicts, assignment changes, and occupancy data to drive long-term analytical reporting and planning for assigned Residence Hall.
• Additional Position & Departmental Responsibilities:
• Weekly office hours will include at least two days of an 8 hour flexed shift, to include evening hours, as prescribed by supervisor.
• Maintain permanent, full-time on-campus residency in the assigned area.
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle.
• Other related responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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