What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residence Hall Director position at Saint Vincent College?
Description
Position Title: Residence Hall Director
Dates of Employment: August 3, 2026 to May 15, 2028
Compensation
Supervises: Student Prefects (5 to 10)
Primary Function: The Residence Hall Director provides leadership and oversight for a residential community, supporting student learning, safety, and engagement outside the classroom. The RHD assists with the day-to-day operations of the residence hall, supervises student staff, responds to student concerns, and supports the implementation of departmental policies and programs that promote a positive living-learning environment.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Preference given to candidates currently enrolled in a graduate program.
Experience: Previous paraprofessional or professional experience in residence life.
Essential Duties
This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is provided as a general statement of the nature and duties of the position. The incumbent may be asked to perform other assignments of a similar nature, or related to the effective operation of the department, or as a developmental experience, as assigned from time to time by the supervisor.
All positions require the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts and sciences institution. Saint Vincent College is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all qualified candidates. Saint Vincent College is committed to building a diversified and competent population of faculty and staff, and encourages applications from women and minorities. Saint Vincent is an equal opportunity employer.
PLEASE NOTE: Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances.
About the Organization Saint Vincent College is an educational community rooted in the tradition of the Catholic faith, the heritage of Benedictine monasticism, and the love of values inherent in the liberal approach to life and learning. Our mission is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate education for men and women to enable them to integrate their professional aims with the broader purposes of human life. The programs, activities, and encounters that make up student life at Saint Vincent College encourages the intellectual gifts, professional aptitudes and personal aspirations of students to mature harmoniously.
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position Title: Residence Hall Director
Dates of Employment: August 3, 2026 to May 15, 2028
Compensation
- Salary of $16,401 (paid bi-weekly)
- Two-room Suite with Private Bath
- College Meal Plan (while classes are in session)
Supervises: Student Prefects (5 to 10)
Primary Function: The Residence Hall Director provides leadership and oversight for a residential community, supporting student learning, safety, and engagement outside the classroom. The RHD assists with the day-to-day operations of the residence hall, supervises student staff, responds to student concerns, and supports the implementation of departmental policies and programs that promote a positive living-learning environment.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Preference given to candidates currently enrolled in a graduate program.
Experience: Previous paraprofessional or professional experience in residence life.
Essential Duties
- Assist with the overall management and daily operations of an assigned residence hall or residential area.
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate student staff (e.g., Prefects), including facilitating regular meetings and training.
- Uphold and articulate college policies and protocol relating to student conduct and housing.
- Adjudicate assigned violations of college policy and monitor the completion of student conduct sanctions.
- Serve in an on-call rotation to respond to student emergencies, crises, and policy violations in and outside of the regular workday.
- Provide guidance and support to students regarding academic, personal, and community concerns, making referrals to campus resources as appropriate.
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful residential community consistent with Benedictine values.
- Assist with the planning and implementation of educational and community-building programs within the residence hall.
- Support occupancy management efforts, including check-in/check-out processes and room changes.
- Collaborate with campus partners such as Campus Safety, Facilities, Counseling Services, Student Conduct, and Title IX.
- Participate in residence life training, staff development, recruitment and departmental meetings as scheduled.
- Assist with administrative tasks, including office hours, incident reporting, assessment, and data tracking.
- Participate in various residence life functions such as opening and closing of assigned residence hall, housing selection process, orientation, open houses, etc.
- Participates in committee work for the department, division and/or College as deemed appropriate by the Director of Residence Life & Student Conduct and/or Sr. Director of Student Affairs.
- Maintain adequate visibility within the residence hall.
This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is provided as a general statement of the nature and duties of the position. The incumbent may be asked to perform other assignments of a similar nature, or related to the effective operation of the department, or as a developmental experience, as assigned from time to time by the supervisor.
All positions require the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts and sciences institution. Saint Vincent College is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all qualified candidates. Saint Vincent College is committed to building a diversified and competent population of faculty and staff, and encourages applications from women and minorities. Saint Vincent is an equal opportunity employer.
PLEASE NOTE: Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances.
About the Organization Saint Vincent College is an educational community rooted in the tradition of the Catholic faith, the heritage of Benedictine monasticism, and the love of values inherent in the liberal approach to life and learning. Our mission is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate education for men and women to enable them to integrate their professional aims with the broader purposes of human life. The programs, activities, and encounters that make up student life at Saint Vincent College encourages the intellectual gifts, professional aptitudes and personal aspirations of students to mature harmoniously.
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $16,401