Residential Area Manager - 11 Months

Saint Joseph's University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia is seeking a Residential Area Manager for an eleven-month, full-time live-in role. You will oversee a residential area housing 300–600 students and supervise 7–16 Resident Assistants plus 1 Head RA, ensuring safety, programming, and academic success in a vibrant community.

You will rotate on-call duties, collaborate with Residence Life and Facilities, and contribute to RA training and housing operations while upholding the Jesuit mission and values of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong supervision, communication, and managerial skills.
• Availability to live in the residence halls.
• Understanding of Saint Joseph’s University mission.
• Preferred master’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned residential area of 300-600 students.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate 7-16 Resident Assistants and 1 Head RA.
• Enforce University and Residence Life policies.
• Rotate on-call duty with RAM staff and respond to incidents.
• Coordinate area programming and community development.
• Oversee housing processes, RA selection, and staff training.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Leadership

Student-focused

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Residence Life experience 1-3 years

Job description

Position Title

Residential Area Manager - 11 Months Time Type: Full time

Position Summary and Qualifications

The Residential Area Manager works cooperatively with the Residence Life staff to create a positive and inclusive living-learning community for students consistent with the University’s Jesuit mission. The Residential Area Manager position is a live-in position, responsible for the overall management of a residential area of 300-600 students. The primary focus of the position is on student development and learning, within the context of building vibrant, inclusive communities. The Residential Area Manager supervises a staff of 7-16 Resident Assistants and 1 Head Resident Assistant. This position works closely with other members of the Residence Life team and Student Life staff to provide area leadership, programming and a living environment that complements students’ educational experiences. Additional responsibilities include serving in a shared on-call emergency management rotation, serving as a student conduct hearing officer, assisting in the implementation of departmental initiatives such as RA Selection and RA Training, and working with Public Safety and Facilities Management to promote student safety and advocate for the physical care of residential spaces.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned residential area of 300-600 resident students.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate 7 to 16 Resident Assistants and 1 Head Resident Assistant.
• Enforce and interpret University and Residence Life policies.
• Serve as a student conduct hearing officer to adjudicate violations of University policies.
• Rotate weekday, weekend, and University holiday on-call duty with the other RAM staff.
• Facilitate departmental and area programming and community development based on the departmental programming model and other University priorities.
• In cooperation with departmental leadership, ensure the participation in and success of Residential Learning Communities and special housing communities assigned to the area, if applicable.
• Effectively manage budget responsibilities for residential area programming.
• Assist with the coordination of and actively participate in Residence Life student staff selection, training, and evaluation processes.
• Assist with the implementation of departmental processes and operations including housing selection, assessment efforts, recruitment efforts, orientations, and occasional office operations coverage.
• Work closely with the entire Residence Life staff to ensure that the department is fulfilling its responsibility to provide a positive and inclusive living experience for all residents.
• In cooperation with the Housing Operations central staff members, assess and actively manage the physical condition of the residence halls relative to their cleanliness and maintenance needs.
• Complete routine health and safety inspections.
• Keep accurate records of damages and fines for student billing.
• Develop and maintain a productive working relationship with the members of Facilities Management, Housekeeping, Dining Services, Public Safety, and the Student Life Team.
• Coordinate and/or actively participate in key summer projects including, but not limited to: summer term housing and special residential program oversight, housing assignments, New Student Orientation, revision of publications and staff manuals, planning of fall RA Training, early arrival programs, and other special projects.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with members of Student Life and other members of the University community to establish a positive campus environment in which students excel academically, spiritually, and personally.
• Attend professional seminars, training, and/or conferences relevant to the responsibilities of the position.
• Participate in and contribute to the professional development efforts of the Office of Residence Life and the Division of Student Life.
• Occasionally assist with the implementation of campus-wide programs and Student Life events.
• Work respectfully with all staff, students, and parents regardless of their race, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, or disability.
• Communicate the Jesuit philosophy, departmental mission, and University policies to the residential community, parents, students, and personnel as appropriate.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism and serve as a positive role model to staff and students.
• Serve on University and Student Life committees as necessary.
• Other assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Required Bachelor’s Degree.
• Strong supervision, communication, and managerial skills are necessary.
• Availability to live in the residence halls.
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of Saint Joseph’s University.
• Preferred Master’s Degree in Student Personnel, Counseling, Higher Education or closely related major is preferred.
• 1 - 3 years prior Residence Life experience at the graduate or professional level.
• Demonstrated ability to be student focused.
• Previous demonstration of a collaborative work style.
• Demonstrated commitment to nurturing inclusive communities within the residence halls.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

Shared on-call duty rotation for evenings, weekends, and University holidays; occasional evening/weekend hours in order to attend programs, training sessions, and meet with students. While employed in this position, you are required to live in one of the University’s residence halls. As such, included in your employment offer is the use of a furnished apartment in a residence hall with utilities paid by the University. In addition, a 9-month university meal plan is available to you while the University is in session.

Pay Transparency

The estimated pay range for this position is $43,500-$45,000 paid annually for an eleven month work period. Offered salary will be commensurate with work experience and educational background.

Notice to Out of State Applicants

Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus). If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed. Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

EOE Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail [e-mail], visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Applicant Information & Disclosures

Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX.

Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview

About Us

As Philadelphia’s Jesuit Catholic University, Saint Joseph’s provides a rigorous, student-centered education rooted in the liberal arts. We prepare students for personal excellence, professional success, and engaged citizenship. Striving to be an inclusive and diverse community that educates and cares for the whole person, we encourage and model lifelong commitment to thinking critically, making ethical decisions, pursuing social justice, and finding God in all things.