Villa Assistant Rector

Job Description The Assistant Rector serves in the University of Notre Dame Rome Global Gateway (RGG) Living Learning Community and lives side by side with the students residing at the “Villa”. The Assistant Rector reports to the Rector, assists in general administration of residential life, supports initiatives at the Gateway, and works to ensure a healthy, safe, and vibrant learning community. The exact responsibilities of the Assistant Rector will vary; however, each Assistant Rector is called to be a professional, minister, educator, and administrator.

The role may include but is not limited to:

Professional: The Assistant Rector is a representative of the University and may be required to:
• Attend weekly Villa staff meetings, one-on-one supervisory meetings, and RGG staff meetings, as required
• Participate in professional development/hall staff trainings
• Share in duty rotation with residential staff, communicating any planned travels outside of Rome to the Rector, in advance, to ensure continuity of coverage
• Participate in on-call rotation while programs are in session, including breaks and national holidays

Minister: The Assistant Rector is a role model in all aspects of their life, including living an integrated spiritual life. Activities may include:
• Being a visible presence outside of duty hours to help build relationships and a sense of community among residents and non-residents (e.g. students living outside of the Villa)
• Assisting in the coordination of liturgies/Mass, prayer services, and programs designed to enhance spiritual life

Educator: Learning happens outside the classroom and Assistant Rectors aid in this process by:
• Facilitating the successful integration/assimilation of each student within the Italian culture and city of Rome
• Challenging disruptive behavior by enforcing all University policies as outlined in the University student handbook, duLac, as well as policies specific to the Residential Living Learning Community
• Modeling and living by the University’s policies
• Implementing community-orientated events and activities in close collaboration with fellow rectors and/or the RGG staff

Administrator: Completing paperwork and collaborating with colleagues and partners by: 
• Assisting in the planning and execution of new student on-boarding/welcome week activities 
• Assisting in the coordination and implementation of the weekly meal plan 
• Submitting work orders for repairs and maintenance requests to the Rome Facility Manager 
• Documenting incidents, such as disruptive behavior, in a timely manner
• Assisting with housing processes, such as check-in, check-out, room picks, etc. Minimum Qualifications At least 1 year of experience in a related field such as pastoral ministry, education, student personnel or counseling Advanced proficiency in English and Italian Experience living in Rome  Ability to legally work and live in Italy at the time of application  Bachelor’s Degree Preferred Qualifications Understanding of the structure, mission, and values of institutions of Catholic higher education Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in higher education with faculty, staff and students Knowledge of student life issues Effective interpersonal skills, including a willingness to create a welcoming environment for all people Ability to design and implement educational programming with and for students Capacity to manage stress and maintain personal and emotional stability in a demanding work environment Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with a facility for public speaking Strong organizational skills, with a demonstrated attention to detail Competent with technology (MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Gmail Suite) and ability to learn new systems
Preferred start date: May 15th, 2024

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