Residential Life - Residence Hall Director

Sacred Heart University • Fairfield, CT

19h • 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.
• Experience with Student Retention software and Data Analytics
• Direct experience with retention related efforts and initiatives
• Experience in student development and leadership
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle for on-duty coverage
• Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Live-in residence life experience strongly preferred

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.
• 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: Mid Level