Live-In Resident Life Director – Housing & Student Life

Maine College of Art & Design; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus live-in apartment

Meal plan during assigned times

Off-campus housing stipend (eligible)

Job summary

Maine College of Art & Design seeks an Assistant Director for Residential Education to oversee housing operations and Student Life initiatives. This live-in role requires management of housing applications, contracts, room turnover, and on-call rotation while supporting student engagement and retention.

Located in Portland, ME, the position offers a salary of $53,250 annually, a one-bedroom on-campus apartment, meal plan during assigned times, and an opportunity to mentor students in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of related work experience, with preference for a Coordinator or Resident Assistant of at least 2 years.
• 1+ year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Crisis intervention and student support experience preferred.
• Solid foundation in student development theory.
• Experience building an inclusive and welcoming campus environment.

Responsibilities

• Lives in a college-furnished residence hall apartment to oversee the housing operations for assigned residence halls by maintaining a significant presence in assigned residence hall.
• Serves on a 24/7 on-call rotation for the entire college (about 500 students).
• Assists in enforcement of policies and procedures.
• Serves as a student conduct hearing officer and hears first-level assigned conduct cases.
• Helps coordinate response to public health requirements in various capacities.

Skills

Mentoring

Supervision

On-call rotation

Communication

Student Life operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Jenzabar

Job description

Maine College of Art & Design seeks an Assistant Director for Residential Education to oversee housing operations and Student Life initiatives. This live-in role requires management of housing applications, contracts, room turnover, and on-call rotation while supporting student engagement and retention.

Located in Portland, ME, the position offers a salary of $53,250 annually, a one-bedroom on-campus apartment, meal plan during assigned times, and an opportunity to mentor students in a dynamic,