Mount Holyoke College
Director of Residential Life
Mount Holyoke College - Main Campus, USA · Director · Part-time
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About the role
- The Director of Residential Life provides strategic, innovative leadership and oversight for a comprehensive residential program supporting student engagement, community development, and overall wellbeing.
- Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement, the Director is the primary decision-maker for the Office of Residential Life, overseeing programmatic and operational functions for 18 residence halls and over 2,150 beds.
- This role requires a high-energy leader with a meticulous eye for detail who can balance complex housing operations with a student-centered developmental philosophy.
Requirements
- At least 4-years of progressive experience in Residence Life at the collegiate level, including at least 2-years of direct professional staff supervision.
- A positive, "can-do" attitude with the ability to inspire staff and students alike.
- Exceptional attention to detail and proven experience managing complex budgets and housing operations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive topics with diplomacy and clarity.
- Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and remain calm under pressure during emergency situations.
Nice to have
- 6-years of progressive experience in Residence Life at the collegiate level, including at least 4-years of direct professional staff supervision.
- Experience working with collective bargaining agreements and unionized student staff.
- Advanced proficiency with housing management software (e.g., Simplicity Residence) and assessment tools.
- A strong understanding of student development theory applied within a residential liberal arts context.
- Full Job Description
- Hiring Range: $81,260 - $92,978
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex
Compensation
- 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary)
Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary)
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Disability and Leave Benefits
- Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)
- Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)
- Generous Paid Time Off
This listing is sourced directly from Mount Holyoke College's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.