Director of Residence Life

2 days ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Description

InsideHigherEd is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Residence Life to join our team. As a pivotal leader within the Division of Student Affairs, the Director of Residence Life reports to the Senior Associate Dean of Students and oversees a large and multifaceted residential program.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Leadership and Team Management:
    • Administrative Oversight: Lead the central administrative office team and provide supervision to the Senior Associate Director of Residence Life, Associate Director of Residence Life for Administration, Associate Director of Residence Life for Student & Staff Development, Fiscal & Operations Administrator, and Administrative Assistant.
    • Staff Oversight: Implement recruitment, selection, training, and development programs to build a high-performing team. Cultivate a collaborative work environment that encourages professional growth, accountability, and effective performance.
  • Strategic Vision and Policy Development:
    • Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a strategic vision for the Residence Life program that aligns with the Division of Student Affairs' mission, values, and strategic priorities.
    • Policy Formulation: Create, review, and update policies and procedures for residence life operations. Ensure that policies are in compliance with University regulations, legal standards, and best practices in student affairs.
  • Program Management and Development:
    • Residential Curriculum: Oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive residential curriculum designed to enhance student learning, engagement, and personal growth.
    • Student Governance: Supervise the student governance structure within residences, promoting student leadership development and engagement.
  • Crisis Management and Incident Response:
    • Emergency Response: Lead a team of 24/7 on-call emergency responders. Participate in the on-call rotation and manage or coordinate responses to crises and critical incidents affecting the residential community.
  • Student Engagement and Support:
    • Student Well-Being: Foster a safe and supportive residential environment where students feel a sense of belonging and can thrive academically and personally.
  • Financial Management:
    • Budget Oversight: Maintain and manage the departmental budget, making informed decisions about resource allocation and financial planning.
  • Quality Assurance and Improvement:
    • Assessment and Evaluation: Implement assessment and evaluation practices to measure student learning, satisfaction, and engagement.
  • Communication and Outreach:
    • Internal and External Communication: Ensure that all communications, both internal and external, are welcoming, student-centered, and effectively convey opportunities, expectations, and departmental initiatives.
  • Faculty-in-Residence and Living-Learning Communities:
    • Program Oversight: Provide oversight to the Faculty-in-Residence Program and living-learning communities (LLCs).
  • Compliance and Policy Interpretation:
    • Policy Interpretation: Interpret and enforce university policies, including the Code of Student Responsibilities and the Lifebook online, for students, staff, and parents/guardians.
  • Move-In/Move-Out Management:
    • Procedural Oversight: Oversee the complex and nuanced move-in and move-out processes throughout the year.
  • Long-Range Planning:
    • Strategic Planning: Lead long-range planning efforts for the Residence Life department.
  • On-Call Responsibilities:
    • Emergency Response: Serve as part of the on-call rotation, managing or coordinating responses to student-related crises and urgent situations.
  • Strategic Counsel and Staff Development:
    • Advisory Role: Provide strategic counsel to divisional leaders to improve student programs, staff development, and operational capabilities.
  • Stakeholder Engagement:
    • Engagement and Resources: Engage stakeholders across the University to connect students with relevant resources and opportunities.


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