Director Of Residence Life

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, California, United States
Base: $129,000 - $146,481 annually; bonus/equity: ...
Master's degree in related field
10 years professional residence life experience
Supervision of professional and student staff
The Director provides strategic leadership for Santa Clara University's comprehensive residence life program aligned with the Jesuit mission of educating the whole person

Job Summary

  • The Director provides strategic leadership for Santa Clara University's comprehensive residence life program aligned with the Jesuit mission of educating the whole person.
  • This role involves direct supervision of an Associate Director and indirect oversight of approximately 160 student staff members across nine Resident Directors.
  • The position requires managing a multi-million dollar budget while ensuring safe, inclusive, and developmentally supportive residential communities.

Matching Summary

The Director provides strategic leadership for Santa Clara University's comprehensive residence life program aligned with the Jesuit mission of educating the whole person.

Salary

Base: $129,000 - $146,481 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: On-campus housing optional

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's degree in related field
  • 10 years professional residence life experience
  • Supervision of professional and student staff
  • Budget management for multi-million dollar department
  • Crisis response and emergency management
  • Student conduct adjudication and appeals

Nice-to-have

  • Understanding of Jesuit educational tradition
  • Experience with residential learning communities
  • Strong conflict mediation skills
  • Knowledge of student development theory
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree required
  • Minimum 10 years full-time residence life experience
  • Demonstrated ability to manage budgets
  • Experience in conflict mediation and resolution
  • Commitment to Jesuit values and mission

Work Rights

Not specified

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