Residence Director - Siena University

Siena University invites applications for the 11-month, live-in position of Residence Director. Two positions will be available for a July 1st start date. The successful candidate is expected to strengthen the opportunities for intellectual and personal growth for the Siena residential community. Some of the specific responsibilities for this live-in position include:

• administration of residence halls/facilities housing 250-600 students
• selection, training and supervision of paraprofessional staff
• advising residents on issues related to residence hall life and their personal, social and academic development and making appropriate referrals as needed
• planning educational and social programs
• developing and enforcing policy
• adjudicating student conduct policy violations
• serving as a member of an on-call duty rotation
• participating on division and campus-wide committees

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• previous experience working in student affairs or residence life
• ability to work effectively with students of diverse backgrounds
• strong leadership and organizational skills
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• ability to work a non-traditional work schedule in a team-oriented setting
• ability to live on campus

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, or related field
• previous experience in residence life, particularly as a Residence Director

This is an 11-month position, living on campus is required.

This position has a competitive salary of $47,670 and includes a furnished one-bedroom apartment, board plan, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for on-campus professional development with other student life departments.

Siena University offers a generous benefit package to eligible full-time employees. The highlights include:

• Retirement plan contribution equal to 10% of compensation (as defined under the plan) after meeting the plan's eligibility requirements
• Tuition reimbursement and exchange opportunities for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Eligible University employees enjoy a work schedule that includes half-day Fridays in the summer and an expansive holiday schedule, including up to two weeks off during winter break
• Other perks currently include complimentary breakfast Thursdays in the dining hall, access to University community lectures and productions, complimentary University gym and library memberships, discounted and complimentary tickets to Siena Division I sporting events, and more.

Siena University is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission.

Siena cares for and values each member of its workforce and actively supports upward mobility. We are a community of Siena Saints, and as we often say, the world needs more Saints!

Siena University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.