Boarding School Residential Life Director

San Domenico; San Anselmo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing

Health/dental/vision insurance

Meals on campus

Job summary

San Domenico School in Marin County, California, seeks a Director of Residential Life to provide strategic and operational leadership for our boarding program. This twelve-month, full-time role requires on-campus residence and active dorm duty.

Reporting to the Director of Upper School, you will lead twelve residential staff, foster a safe, inclusive living environment, and collaborate with campus services to support students’ academic, social, and intercultural growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, student development, counseling, or related field.
• Experience in residential life or student life with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of adolescent development and high-school support.
• Ability to reside on campus and meet on-call duties.
• Valid California driver’s license and clearance to operate school vehicles.
• CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain by start.

Responsibilities

• Lead the residential life program and staff.
• Develop policies, schedules, and budgets.
• Ensure safe, inclusive on-campus housing and student wellbeing.
• Collaborate with Upper School leadership and campus services.
• Coordinate housing and security, emergency procedures.

Skills

Staff leadership

Crisis response

Communication

Conflict resolution

Organization

Cross-cultural sensitivity

Decision making

On-campus housing supervision

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Master’s degree

Job description

San Domenico School in Marin County, California, seeks a Director of Residential Life to provide strategic and operational leadership for our boarding program. This twelve-month, full-time role requires on-campus residence and active dorm duty.

Reporting to the Director of Upper School, you will lead twelve residential staff, foster a safe, inclusive living environment, and collaborate with campus services to support students’ academic, social, and intercultural growth.