Resident Director, 10 Month (Female or Male RD)

Job Summary Join Our Team as a Resident Director serving first-year female & male residents! We are seeking a dedicated and student-centered Resident Director (10-month, live-in position) to foster a vibrant and supportive residential community. This role involves mentoring Resident Assistants (RAs), promoting student development, and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for all residents. The ideal candidate is passionate about mentoring students, fostering personal growth, and contributing to a dynamic campus experience. If you are committed to enhancing student life through meaningful engagement and leadership, we invite you to apply. Salary: Pay Rate: $59,488 (10 month schedule paid over 12 months) Job Status: Full time Benefits We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, competitive retirement matching, vacation and sick time, and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program. Responsibilities Leading and mentoring a team of Resident Assistants (RAs) Creating a supportive, engaged, and vibrant residential community Managing student conduct issues, interventions, and incident responses Serving in the RD on-call rotation to provide crisis response and support Collaborating with departments like Student Care, Wellness Center, and Educational Access Center to support student needs Engaging with programs and departments to offer holistic, educational, and developmental co‑curricular programming for residents through a variety of seminars, studies, and activities Assisting with RA hiring, training, and leadership development Overseeing administrative tasks and ensuring a well‑maintained, safe living environment Establishing visibility, availability, and approachability with students by being present in the residence hall and on the broader PointLoma campus Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Residential Life Qualifications Bachelor's degree required; Master’s (completed or in progress) preferred in College Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, Ministry, or Education Strong commitment to Christian faith and alignment with PLNU’s spiritual mission Experience in leadership, conflict resolution, and student development Ability to mentor and supervise student leaders (RAs) Strong administrative, organizational, and time management skills Ability to handle accountability, discipline, and student support with grace and professionalism Experience managing a budget and coordinating campus‑wide initiatives Comfortable using Google Suite, MS Office, and other administrative tools Demonstrated understanding of college life and issues Leadership abilities, helping skills, conflict resolution experience, and adaptability Demonstrated understanding of developmental challenges college students face and ability to apply this knowledge effectively in decision‑making, program development, and student support initiatives Previous management experience Commitment to professional development Strong administrative and team skills: organization, time management, self‑discipline, self‑motivation, collaboration, independence Knowledge of utilizing Google Suite and organizing these resources for the residential life team Proficient with computer/technology including MS Office Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement In addition, staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant Physical Requirements Standing and sitting for periods greater than one hour. Use of computer equipment: computer keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Vision to read documents, e‑mail and other correspondence, and reports on paper and computer monitor. Hearing and speaking to communicate effectively with others in person and by phone. Will also stand, stoop, push, pull, and lift up to 10 lbs throughout the day. Equal Employment Opportunity Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. PLNU retains the right to exercise religious preference in employing faculty and staff who agree with and support the religious mission of the University. The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local \"Fair Chance\" laws. E-Verify Right To Work In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Act, PLNU's current annual crime statistics are available at : PLNU Annual Security Report. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide quality educational and employment opportunities, PLNU actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. #J-18808-Ljbffr Point Loma Nazarene University