RESIDENT DIRECTOR

Loyola University Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago invites applications for a full-time Resident Director in the Department of Residence Life. This live-in role supports 5,000 students across traditional and apartment-style housing, developing living-learning environments and supervising staff.

The position emphasizes Jesuit mission alignment, crisis management, and collaboration with campus offices. A Master’s degree in College Student Personnel or related field is required, with experience in residence life or student

Responsibilities

• Supervise, recruit, train and evaluate personnel in assigned residence hall(s).
• Serve as University Conduct Administrator and adjudicate student conduct cases.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call emergency response for 4,800 students.
• Oversee the Residential Curriculum and related educational opportunities.
• Assist in advising student organizations and coordinating events.

Job description

Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?

Job Category

University Staff

Job Type

Full-Time

FLSA Status

Exempt

Campus

Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Department Name

RESIDENCE LIFE

Location Code

RESIDENCE LIFE (03850A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?

No

Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Residence Life at Loyola University Chicago provides housing, programming and related services to 5,000 students residing in traditional style and apartment style residence halls. The Resident Director is a full-time professional position in the Department of Residence Life and within the Division of Student Development with a maximum appointment of four years. The Resident Director creates living and learning environments that encourage student and community development. Resident Directors are expected to incorporate the principles of transformative education into their work with special emphasis on the development of the whole student.

• Demonstrate an understanding of and appreciation for the Jesuit mission and the values of Loyola University Chicago, including a commitment to social justice and inclusion.
• Supervise, recruit, train and evaluate personnel in assigned residence hall(s), which may include any combination of: Desk Receptionists (hourly student employees), Resident Assistants (paraprofessional student leaders).
• Perform administrative functions for day-to-day operations of residence hall/area as assigned
• Serve as a University Conduct Administrator and adjudicate student conduct cases that occur in the residence halls.
• Participate in the 24/7 on-call emergency response system for campus community of 4,800 residential students.
• Provide conflict mediation, crisis intervention and appropriate follow-up for students in the residential community.
• Oversee the implementation and evaluation of educational opportunities in the residence halls, including support/resources for events, the residential curriculum, learning communities, and academic support initiatives.
• Advise (or assist in advising) a Department of Residence Life student organization (hall council, RHA , etc.)
• Assist in the overseeing maintenance, housekeeping, and facility condition in cooperation with the Facilities Department.
• Provide advice, support, assistance and referrals to students regarding academic, housing, and personal concerns.
• Serve as a facilitator for UNIV 101 class to support first-year student transition into Loyola University Chicago.
• Maintain office hours for availability to residents and staff, including some evening and weekend commitments.
• Serve on departmental and divisional committees (as applicable).
• Other duties as assigned by the departmental leadership team.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Master Degree in college student personnel, higher education or human services field required. Live-in required. Experience working in residence life or student affairs required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education/Student affairs or other related field
• Prior experience in residence life and/or other areas of student affairs
• Ability and willingness to work varied hours including evenings and weekends as needed
• Ability and willingness to reside in the assigned residence hall community (furnished 1-2 bedroom apartment)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to work effectively with staff and students
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Demonstrated skills in crisis management
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with offices and departments in and outside of student affairs
• Experience in supervising and advising paraprofessional staff and student leaders

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

N/A

Computer Skills

Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet and email applications.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes

Required operation of university owned vehicles

No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

No

Physical Demands

None

Working Conditions

Irregular Hours

Open Date

08/19/2026

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate

$50,000/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate

$48,276/ann

Special Instructions to Applicants

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes -including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.