Residence Life Director: Lead Campus Community & Growth

Bethany College; Kansas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas seeks a live-on, full-time Director of Residential Life to lead residence life programs, supervise staff, and uphold student conduct and safety. The role reports to the Dean of Student Affairs and manages Resident Directors and Resident Assistants.

You will oversee housing operations, develop residential education and community-building programs, respond to emergencies, participate in on-call rotations, and collaborate with campus partners to support student

Responsibilities

• Lead Bethany College’s residence life and residential education programs.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate Resident Directors and Resident Assistants.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and development of residential life staff.
• Conduct staff and individual meetings to provide guidance, feedback, and professional support.
• Establish performance expectations and standards for residential life staff.
• Oversee housing assignments, contracts, check-in/check-out, keys, and related records.
• Maintain residential housing information in College systems (J1, Slate, etc.).
• Manage employee housing, including agreements, keys, and HR notifications.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for housing-related questions for students and families.
• Develop and assess residential education and community-building programs.
• Coordinate hall programming that promotes belonging, leadership, wellness, and student success.
• Support students with personal, mental health, transition, or retention concerns, connecting them with resources.
• Implement the Student Code of Conduct and Community Standards; serve as a hearing officer as assigned.
• Coordinate fire drills, safety procedures, and monthly health and safety inspections.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to emergencies, crises, and significant student incidents.
• Function as an active member of the Division of Student Affairs and collaborate with campus partners.

Job description

Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas seeks a live-on, full-time Director of Residential Life to lead residence life programs, supervise staff, and uphold student conduct and safety. The role reports to the Dean of Student Affairs and manages Resident Directors and Resident Assistants.

You will oversee housing operations, develop residential education and community-building programs, respond to emergencies, participate in on-call rotations, and collaborate with campus partners to support student