Residence Director

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Residence Director to join our team at The College of New Jersey. As a key member of our Residential Education Department, you will be responsible for managing a residence area housing approximately 750 students within our cohort model residential education program.

• Supervise a staff of 10-20 Community Advisors (student employees) and 2-3 Student Managers (student employees)
• Develop and implement residence hall and area programs to promote community development, appreciation of diversity, community service, and life skills
• Ensure that campus Affirmative Action procedures and goals are met in hiring, training, and evaluating staff
• Participate in campus-wide crisis management duty rotation and serve on divisional committee(s) as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in student personnel administration or related field
• Experience with the student conduct process and residential education supervisory experience
• Experience with crisis response

• Master's degree in student personnel administration or related field
• One to two years' experience with direct oversight of a residence hall, including supervisory skills, proven commitment to student development, and diversity
• Experience utilizing technology to train and educate students

The College of New Jersey is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. We are a public university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, faculty, and staff.

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, and prescription plans
• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
• Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee affinity groups
• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
• Access to extensive learning opportunities