Resident Director

The department of Residential Life at Saint Michael’s College is seeking applications from current full-time graduate students for the position of Resident Director (RD) for the 2024 Fall semester with the possibility to extend into other academic years. The RD is a key member of the Residence Life Staff.

The RD is responsible for the total operation of a residential living area housing approximately 125-350 students. Responsibilities include developing community among residents, supervising undergraduate Resident Assistants, and articulating and enforcing policies. The RD also serves as a liaison to various campus offices including, but not limited to, the Student Life Office, Student Activities, the Bergeron Wellness Center, Center for Diversity, Empowerment, and Community, Office of Community Standards, The Center for Women and Gender, MOVE, Campus Ministry, and Public Safety.

Resident Directors are expected to attend training and remain on the job until the end of final exams each semester. In return for services rendered, Saint Michael's College provides an on-campus apartment (living on-campus is required for this position), limited meals, graduate classes, and a cash stipend.

For the full job expectations and compensation agreement, click here.

Requirements:

Applicants should have the following:

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution or university of higher education
• Experience supervising/advising college students and student groups
• Experience with and knowledge of residential education/curriculum and programming
• Commitment to the Student Development and mission-driven model
• Experience in dealing with a wide variety of individuals and the ability to relate effectively with other members of the College community
• Leadership experience in a residence hall setting is highly desirable
• The ability to maintain a close working line of communication with the Director of Residential Life, who is the supervisor to the Resident Director

An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Application Instructions:

Please be prepared to attach the following documents after clicking on Apply Now button:

• Resume
• Cover Letter that includes a statement articulating your skills and experience in fostering an inclusive and equitable living environment for students of all backgrounds and identities.
• Contact information for 2 professional references

Review of applications is ongoing. The position is open until filled.

Saint Michael's College delivers a world-class education in a beautiful Vermont setting. Our close community allows students to form strong and enduring relationships with one another and with accomplished faculty and staff, providing an ideal learning environment where they have the space and support to challenge themselves and their peers. A fully residential college located minutes from Burlington, Saint Michael's offers an unparalleled mix of academic, spiritual, cultural, service, and wilderness experiences.

Saint Michael's is among the elite ranks of only 286 colleges and universities nationwide allowed to host a Phi Beta Kappa national honor society chapter on campus and is ranked 3rd in Best Colleges in Vermont by Niche, a popular college ranking website. In 2022, Saint Michael’s was once again named by The Princeton Review as one of the Best 388 Colleges, one of the Best Green Colleges, and one of the Best Northeastern Colleges. Situated next to Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains, nearby Burlington, Vermont, consistently ranks as one of the best places in America to live. This includes America's 10 Great Places to Live (Kiplinger's), Top 10 Cities for Outdoor Recreation (Outside Magazine), Top 10 Small Cities for State of Well-Being (Gallup-Healthways), Top 10 Tech Hubs in the U.S. (Forbes), Top 5 Healthiest Places for Women in America (Self Magazine), Top 10 Greenest Cities in America, and Top Public Square in America (USA Today). It was also recently named a “climate haven” and ranked in the 10 Best Places in America to Live for Climate Resilience.

At the heart of our Edmundite Catholic mission is a belief that experiencing new perspectives, cultures, traditions, and ideas helps us become fuller, more compassionate people. As a Catholic higher education institution with a social justice mission, we are called to be even more intentionally inclusive, celebrating the complexity and individuality that each person brings to our community. Each of us at Saint Michael's carries an obligation to ensure all students, faculty, and staff encoun