Posted: Nov 20, 2024
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Residence Director

College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University - St. Joseph, MN
Full-time
Salary: Annually
Application Deadline: N/A
Student Affairs

Position Summary

The Residential Life & Housing Department at the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) invites applications for a full-time (.92 FTE), benefit eligible position of Residence Director.
 
In support of the four-year residential experience at the College of Saint Benedict (CSB), the Residence Director (RD) is responsible for creating a supportive environment in a campus residential area that promotes the values and practices of Catholic, Benedictine living with an intentional focus on the development of women. The RD serves as a mentor, resource person, and role model to residents and student staff members. The Residence Director is responsible for implementing the residential experience in their area, including facilitation of hall/area programming, training and supervision of resident assistants or community advisors, and community development.
 
Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

CSB offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program. For further information, see http://www.csbsju.edu/about.     

Responsibilities

  1. Develop a residential community-focused environment using developmental theories, community models, and Benedictine Values, which encourages personal growth of students. 
  2. Supervise, train and evaluate student staff. 
  3. Administer and interpret the student conduct process for residents in the area utilizing an educational and developmental approach. 
  4. Implement departmental residential curriculum through comprehensive programming, cohort-based learning, campus partner collaboration, and integration of learning outcomes and assessment plans. 
  5. Execute departmental projects and initiatives including advising, staff selection, and training. 
  6. Serve in an on-call rotation (approximately once every 6-7 weeks) to provide after-hours support and crisis response, which may include hospital visits. 
  7. Support and assist with the overall Residential Life and Housing operations. 
  8. Work in partnership with other college constituencies to provide quality service to students. 
  9. Engage in on-going professional and personal development.

Qualifications

Required: 

  • Bachelor's degree and minimum of two years’ residence life and/or student development experience that includes program or event planning, participation in on-call duty rotation, and/or documentation of policy violations. 
  • As a Residence Director in an all-women's residence hall at a college for women, it is a bona fide requirement that a qualified candidate identifies as a woman.
  • At least two years’ experience living in campus housing. 
  • Ability to work within a team and motivate others. 
  • Effective communication, organization and human relations skills. 
  • Willingness to engage students in their growth and development through supporting the values of the Catholic, Benedictine tradition. Applicants from all faith traditions are encouraged to apply. 
  • Willingness to learn and utilize student development theory including women's development theory. 
  • Willingness and ability to maintain a high level of competence and professionalism. Discreet judgment and confidentiality are expected at this level of responsibility.
  • Leadership development skills and ability to practice and teach shared leadership. 
  • Demonstrated referral ability. 
  • Knowledge of professional standards in student affairs. 
  • Computer proficiency in word processing, database and utilizing the internet. 
  • Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings. 
  • Must be able to live on the campus of CSB.
  • Must hold a valid US driver's license or obtain one prior to 1st day of employment due to participation in staff duty rotation. 
  • The ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. 

Preferred: 

  • Master’s degree in college student personnel, student development, counseling, or related field.

Physical requirements:
Ability to occasionally lift 25 pounds.

Travel requirements:
Must have a driver's license and be able to travel to assist with duty, programming and purchasing.

To Apply

Applications are accepted online by clicking on "Apply.” Candidates are asked to complete the application form and submit a letter of application and resume.
  
If you require an accommodation to participate in The College of Saint Benedict hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-5500 or [email protected].
  
It is the policy of CSB to conduct a pre-employment background check.  An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check. CSB also utilizes E-Verify as part of its onboarding process to confirm work authorization.
  
The College of Saint Benedict is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.