Siena College Residence Director Search

SIENA COLLEGE

RESIDENCE DIRECTOR

Siena College invites applications for the position of Residence Director.  We anticipate opening(s) for the 2014-2015 academic year with an anticipated August, 2014 start date.

The successful candidate is expected to strengthen the opportunities for intellectual and personal growth for the Siena residential community while supporting our Franciscan and Catholic traditions.

Some of the specific responsibilities for this 10 month, live – in position include administration of residence hall/facility housing 250 -600 students; selection, training and supervision of paraprofessional staff; planning educational and social programs; developing policy; adjudicating student conduct policy violations; serving as a member of an on-call duty rotation, and developing relationships with residents.  

A Master’s Degree in Student Personnel/ Counseling or related field and the ability to work effectively with men and women of diverse backgrounds is required.  Previous experience in residence life is preferred, particularly as a Residence Director.  Additional qualifications include commitment to social justice and diversity, leadership and organizational skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for teamwork.  A background check will be required. Salary is competitive with apartment/board for 10 months, comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities. 

Please send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to: Office of Human Resources, Siena College, 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY  12211-1462, or email humanresources@siena.edu. 

Siena’s student body is 3000 undergraduate students, 2500 of whom reside on campus in traditional residence hall and townhouse settings.   

Siena College is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission. Siena College is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Siena College surveys all job applicants in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor’s affirmative action requirements.  Therefore, we request that in addition to your application, you complete the Equal Employment Opportunity Data Form located at www.siena.edu/eeo.  In order to complete the form, you will need the posting number for this position which is R1002.  Any information you choose to provide on the Equal Employment Opportunity Data Form will be treated as personal and confidential and will be kept separate from your application for employment.  Your cooperation is key to maintaining an effective equal opportunity program at Siena College and is greatly appreciated.