The Madeira School is seeking a Director of Residential Life for the Dean of Student Life & Culture Office.
The Director of Residential Life is responsible for all matters related to student life in the immersive, residential program, including day student integration into the residential experience.
This includes developing and implementing an age-appropriate residential curriculum, chairing Campus Resident and Dorm Director meetings, assisting in setting goals for the residential program and dormitory faculty, evaluating the residential student life program, overseeing the selection and training of student residential advisors (RAs), and developing and implementing programs support the needs of our diverse student residential population in a manner that supports equity and inclusion.
Program Management:
Supervise and evaluate residential faculty annually in collaboration with Dorm Directors
Facilitate Dorm Director and all Campus Resident meetings to discuss residential life opportunities and concerns
Create and implement Campus Resident professional development and Resident Assistant training
Communicate with residential community regularly about the details of student life
Collaborate frequently with the Health and Wellness Center, Security, Housekeeping, Facilities, Food Service, Athletics, and Academic Office in service to student wellbeing
Develop and implement an age-appropriate residential curriculum, in conjunction with the Associate Dean of Student Life and Culture, that supports students’ developmental needs for residential living
Lead robust program with specific goals and outcomes for the Student Boarding Committee
Recruit, select, train, and evaluate student leaders in the residential program (RAs) in conjunction with Dorm Directors
Assist and support Dorm Directors with budgets, activities, student leadership, and student management, including residential life events and programs.
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Requirements
Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in residential life or student affairs, preferably in a boarding school setting
Proven ability to develop and implement residential programs that support student development and equity
Strong leadership and management skills, with experience supervising and evaluating staff
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work with diverse populations
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
Experience with budget management and financial planning
Knowledge of and commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity principles
Interested in this position? Submit your application to The Madeira School before the deadline.
