Residence Director

About the role

The Residence Director is a full-time, live-in professional staff member appointed to a three-year limited-term position and responsible for the overall administration of one to seven residence halls. The Residential Center may offer a one-year renewal based on organizational needs, available resources, and satisfactory performance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a staff of 9-19 Resident Assistants in designated buildings.
• Participate in the Resident Assistant Selection Process.
• Train and evaluate Resident Assistants.
• Plan and conduct weekly residence hall staff meetings.
• Meet with each staff member individually on a bi-weekly basis.
• Manage Residence Hall budget and administer staff programming funding.
• Serve as a BentleyPlus advisor by attending role-specific trainings, facilitating advising sessions, and sending follow-up communications to advisees.
• Administer Resident Assistant programming.
• Advise Residence Hall Councils.
• Serve as an Administrative Hearing Officer for the Office of Student Conduct, Care and Development.
• Mediate roommate conflicts.
• Serve as an Administrator on Duty (AOD) for crisis and emergency situations during non-business and weekend hours.
• Provide academic and personal counseling to students and make referrals to other offices when appropriate.
• Oversee the operational management of designated building(s).
• Facilitate the opening and closing of the residence halls.
• Conduct regular health and safety inspections.
• Coordinate follow-up procedure for all maintenance and housekeeping concerns/requests.
• Work with the Assistant Director of Housing Operations to ensure proper occupancy records and reports.
• Serve on departmental and institutional committees.
• Attend department and area staff meetings, in-service training programs, and one-on-one meetings with assigned supervisor.
• Respond to students and parents regarding Residential Life issues.
• Aid in the implementation of institutional and departmental goals and objectives.
• Coordinate specific summer projects as assigned by the Director of the Residential Center and/or Assistant Directors of the Residential Center.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration or related field (graduate residence life experience preferred) or a bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years of professional residence life experience is required.
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of student development theory.
• Effective communication skills, including cross-cultural communication skills, and experience or interest in working and programming with diverse populations.
• Experience working with specialized student populations preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration or related field (graduate residence life experience preferred) or a bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years of professional residence life experience is required.
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of student development theory.
• Effective communication skills, including cross-cultural communication skills, and experience or interest in working and programming with diverse populations.
• Experience working with specialized student populations preferred.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of student development theories and practices.
• Ability to manage budgets and oversee staff programming.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package (including medical, dental, and vision).
• Adequate paid time off.
• Tuition remission benefit.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution for eligible employees.

Pay

This position has a fixed salary of $59,000 paid annually. Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.

Schedule

Frequent and significant evening, late night, and weekend hours are required. May need to go to the scene of student issues wherever they take place on campus. Climbing stairs and walking down hallways in Residence Halls will be required to accomplish.

Additional Information

Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversity. The University is committed to building a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences and backgrounds.