Assistant Director of Residential Life
Full Time
Collegeville, MN
Posted
Job description
Position Summary
Saint John's Prep invites applications for the full-time (.80fte), benefit eligible position of Assistant Director of Residential Life.
Since its founding in 1857, Saint John’s Preparatory School has provided exceptional education in the Catholic Benedictine tradition. Saint John's Preparatory School is a Catholic/Benedictine, co-educational, day and college preparatory school for students in grades 6-12, with boarding options beginning in the 9th grade. Saint John's Prep is located on the 3,000 acres of woods and lakes of Saint John's University's campus in central Minnesota. Prep has continuously dedicated itself to both educational development and personal formation.
Benedictine education calls for a lively interplay between rigorous thinking and the development of practices for a purpose-filled life.
The Assistant Director of Residential Life will work in partnership with the Director of Residential Life (Dean of Student Life) to create and carry out the vision and mission of the SJP Residential Life Program. This person will also provide leadership and guidance for the team of Resident Directors. This person will serve as the first point of contact for all dorm related questions, emergencies, etc.
The person is expected to be prepared to make critical, sometimes life-impacting decisions as the first responder for students' needs during non-office hours, including nights and weekends.
The person will oversee and interact dynamically with students in the hall; suggest, create, and participate in activities; communicate with school personnel as needed; make decisions related to discipline and safety issues and administer medications and other duties.
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure all resident students' health and safety while in the school's care.
- Create an inclusive, loving, family-like environment that focuses on positive relationships and authentic connections to best support the social-emotional needs of all residents.
- Establish and maintain healthy and respectful relationships with students and parents.
- Collaborate with the Director of Residential Life (Dean of Student Life) and other staff to address student conduct with an educational and developmental approach grounded in Benedictine Practices.
- Manage the Residential Life program within the parameters of the budget provided/monitored by the Director of Residential Life (Dean of Student Life).
- Maintain a high professional competence and expertise by participating in continuing education and job-related personal and professional growth experiences.
- Serve as a steward of Saint Michael Hall's physical plant resources, equipment, and grounds while maintaining a welcoming and well-kept resident hall environment.
- Represent the school in coordinating the After School Study program for all students. Connect with CSB/SJU to recruit college student tutors.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Residential Life (Dean of Student Life)
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Valid driver's license. The ability to drive our fleet vehicles, which includes a 14-passenger van.
- Insurance requires a minimum age of 20 to drive our vehicles.
- Must successfully pass a driving record check
- Must successfully pass a criminal background check
- Experience in residential life at a boarding program or higher education
- Experience connecting and working with international students
- Ability to function in a 24-hour on-call environment and maintain productivity
- Flexibility and the ability to adjust to unpredictable circumstances
- Experience working with adolescents
- Awareness of educational software, Blackbaud or Schoology
- Understanding of Residential Software, Orah
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
- Ability to lift luggage, boxes, and packages up to 40 pounds
- Ability to be alert/awake until 11 PM and ability to be responsive overnight if needed
- Ability to drive, see above
ADDITIONAL REQUISITES:
(In addition to the qualifications noted on the job description, all employees are expected to abide by the following expectations):
Ability to interact with the community of the Order of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University/College of Saint Benedict.- Project a positive image of service, which represents the mission of Saint John's Prep.
- The ability to maintain a high level of competence. Prudent judgment and confidentiality are expected of all employees.
- Each employee's personal safety and health are of primary importance in our operation. Therefore, each employee has the responsibility to prevent accidents and injuries. In addition, the Order of Saint Benedict and its employees have the responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and departmental regulations related to safety and health.
- Possess the ability to respond to urgent/crises professionally and calmly, ensuring campus emergency protocols and school policy are followed.
- Support, promote, and respect the school's vision, mission, and philosophy
- Exemplify the Benedictine Practices in both one's personal and professional life
- Enjoy living and interacting with young adults and work effectively with students living and learning in a multicultural environment
- Sensitive to the various needs of students from diverse backgrounds
- Possess a willingness to maintain a high level of competence. Prudent judgment and confidentiality are expected at this level of responsibility.
ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENTAL REQUISITES:
- Help create and foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive work environment.
Benefits and Remuneration: Compensation for this position includes a salary of $29,980 for a 10-month term of employment. Resident Directors also receive a partly furnished 2-bedroom, two-story apartment with kitchen and private bathroom, free community laundry, parking, utilities, and high speed internet access year-round.
Summer Living: While the RD position is a 10-month appointment, we allow returning staff to remain in their apartments during the June and July non-working months. Stipends and summer provisional contracts may also be available for those wishing to gain further experience or compensation.
Pet Policy: Only allowed animals in a tank under 60 gallons. The Abbey (Campus) does not allow leashed or unleashed pets or domesticated animals on their Campus as it is a wildlife refuge. Reasonable accommodations will be made for any comfort animals with documentation.
Alcohol Policy: As the Abbey and University Campus is not "dry," our RD apartments do allow alcohol. However, students are not permitted in staff apartments. This policy is in place to protect the staff and the boarding students.
Domestic Partner Policy: We, as Benedictines, practice hospitality and respect for all persons. However, we can only allow opposite gendered, married partners to live in the apartment on Campus.
Saint John's Prep offers a comprehensive benefits package (major medical, dental, life, vision, and sick leave) and a retirement plan.
To Apply
Applications are accepted online . Candidates are asked to complete the application form and submit a letter of application and resume.
If you require an accommodation to participate in the OSB hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-2874.
It is the policy of OSB to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
Order of Saint Benedict is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you require an accommodation to participate in the OSB hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-2874.
It is the policy of OSB to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
Order of Saint Benedict is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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