Residence Director

DePaul's team of Residence Directors (RDs) are 12-month, full-time, master’s level live-in staff members who are responsible for the overall management of assigned residential areas for DePaul University. They oversee staff supervision, student conduct, crisis response, community development, initiative planning and budget management.

Is This You?

• Coordinates and oversees all educational aspects of hall management, including staff training and supervision, student issue response, student learning opportunities, conduct procedures and crisis response.

• Addresses student and parent concerns in order to resolve them in a timely manner. Provides guidance and support to Resident Advisors as they respond to issues in their community.

• Attends, conducts and coordinates all student staff training including, but not limited to: spring seminars, summer online modules, and fall and winter training.

• Responsible for the overall implementation of comprehensive programs as a part of Residential Education Learning Initiatives (RELI).

• Serves on departmental, Student Affairs, and/or university committees. Work with Facilities Area Coordinators and other Department of Housing Services staff on issues such as work orders, facilities inspections, and lockouts.

• Facilitates response related to student welfare and student conduct and frequently uses independent judgment to make decisions.

• Responsible for the oversight and management of an operating budget that ranges from $13,000 to $18,000.

• Encourages an environment that is supportive of identity, inclusion, and social change.
  

Your Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in student development, higher education, counseling or related field is required.
• Residential Education experience with a strong emphasis in programming and training, or an equivalent amount of education and experience is strongly preferred.

Managerial Responsibilities

• The Residence Director supervises, trains and evaluates 6 to 14 Resident Advisors and provides direction to 1 Student Office Assistant. Staff supervision is 20% of position responsibilities.

Financial Responsibilities

• The Residence Director has responsibility for the oversight and management of an operating budget that ranges from $13,000 to $18,000.

Other Skills & Abilities Required

• The Residence Director is responsible for responding to emergency situations as needed. Cell phone coverage is expected 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The ability to hear and respond to a telephone call after hours is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work and make decisions in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Ability to effectively interact with students, parents, colleagues, staff and faculty.
• Ability to effectively interact with the professional and paraprofessional staff in the department and division.
• Ability to provide both a student-centered and a customer service experience.
• Ability to demonstrate ongoing commitment to identity, inclusion and social change.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Windows.
  

Additional Information
For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Matching retirement plan up to 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents!
• Full-Time Benefits
  

Required Background Check:

Required COVID-19 Vaccination:
Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act

Title IX Contact Information
Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX responsibilities. The Title IX Office is on the Lincoln Park campus on the 3rd floor of the Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield Avenue. The Title IX Office can be reached at 312-362-8970 or titleixcoordinator@depaul.edu.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.