Residence Hall Director (McCandless Hall)

Position Introduction

The Residence Hall Director at Saint Mary’s College; a Catholic
residential, women’s college rooted in the charism of the Sisters
of the Holy Cross and liberal arts education is a critical
leadership position on campus. This position has primary
responsibility for the well-being and development of the students
in the assigned residence hall. Through leadership formation and
the process of self-discovery, the Hall Director will invest in the
lives of students to develop their talents and prepare them to make
a difference in the world. It is essential that the Hall Director
understand and role model the importance of the College’s Catholic
identity and its mission as well as the heritage of the Sisters of
the Holy Cross. The college lives out its four core values of
learning, community, faith/spirituality and justice in its
residence halls. 

Job Description  

This position will Support the department’s values of
leadership, student centeredness, relationship building,
self-responsibility, personal learning, inclusion and community to
create a vital community where each member is valued, and provide
leadership for students and RAs to initiate, implement, and
evaluate educational and social programs which support the
College’s mission. The Resident Hall Director will establish
rapport Establish rapport with residents, engage with them through
daily interaction, and provide a consistent presence as a role
model and information resource. This position will uphold the
Catholic identity of the College while welcoming the diversity of
faith traditions. Practice the principles of justice and compassion
through a commitment to overcome prejudice, affirm human dignity
and actively make a commitment to diversity.

The Resident Hall Director will select, train, supervise and
evaluate Night Assistants (hourly employees), SRAs, RAs and student
desk workers, and provide intervention and response for crises and
other issues and follow-up as necessary via a rotating weekly
on-call schedule including during college breaks. Additionally, be
a member of an on-call schedule to respond to student concerns at
the University of Notre Dame home football games. This position
will maintain scheduled and non-scheduled office hours within the
residence hall. Be available to students for drop-in concerns.

Benefits for this position include: Competitive salary including
a furnished, 12-month campus apartment, meal plan (when the dining
hall is open), excellent benefit package and opportunities for
professional development.

Minimum Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree preferred);
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and leadership
  experiences required: 
• Competency with technology and willingness to work with new
  systems.

Preferred
Qualifications    

• Superior interpersonal skills to develop effective rapport with
  a variety of personalities; 
• Experience related to community development, faith development,
  conflict resolution, student conduct, advising, and educational
  programming; 
• and Ability to make informed, consistent and quality decisions
  with discretion, respect and compassion.

Schedule         

40 Hours/ 10 Months

EEO Statement 

Saint Mary’s College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, in
keeping with the College’s mission, Saint Mary’s is committed to
increasing racial and ethnic diversity at all levels – students,
faculty, and staff – and seeks applications from candidates who
share this commitment.