The Residence Hall Director (RHD) is a full-time, live-in, 12-month position that assists with the day-to-day management and supervision of a residential program by developing a comfortable, safe, supportive, and respectful community living environment. The RHD will participate in the on-call crisis rotation, train, supervise, and evaluate Resident Assistant staff.

Assist in the overall day-to-day management of a residential program within a community development framework. This includes assisting with the closing and opening of the residence halls, check-in, check-outs, fire, health and safety inspections, roster verification, room changes, room condition reports, damage billing, and occupancy management. Accept additional responsibilities as needed.

Serve in the professional on-call crisis rotation and adjudication of code of conduct behaviors to ensure a safe, clean, and functional living environment and to uphold community standards of the College and Residential Life. The RHD may be required to work in the event of an emergency or severe weather conditions, whether or not the College is closed. The RHD will serve as a role model and must be familiar with, enforce, and support all Iona College and Residential Life policies.

Supervise, train, and evaluation of Resident Assistant staff. Effective supervision of the Resident Assistants and student workers is key to the holistic development of the residential program. This includes management of program planning, implementation, and budgetary responsibilities.

Design and implement programs and events that foster academic, social, cultural, spiritual, and respectful community living environment. The RHD will also assist with Residential Life large-scale programming initiatives and be responsible for one programming series.

Lead, assist, and serve on Residential Life and College committees, initiatives or processes such as: Resident Assistant Selection and Training, In-Services, Orientation, Housing Selection, Summer Housing, major College and Residential Life events such including, but not limited to, Move-In Day, Accepted Students Day.

REQUIRED SKILLED: 

• The ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, meet deadlines, have an understanding of, and respect for Iona College's Mission and Christian Brothers heritage
• Proven leadership working with a diverse student population in promoting student development theory
• Experience in all aspects of residential living in a college or university including emergency response and student conduct
• Experience in strategic planning, enrollment management, and the retention of residential students
• Proven ability to establish strong collaborative relationships and work effectively with students, faculty, and staff to promote a positive residential culture and community

Required Skills Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s preferred
• A minimum of 2 years working in a college or university residential life program or appropriate related work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong customer service, organization, and problem solving abilities
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, planning, budgeting, team building, supervising, advising, presenting, and training

About Us

Iona College, a highly accredited liberal arts institution of academic excellence, seeks to grow our diverse community of learners, scholars and staff located at our scenic 45-acre campus in New Rochelle, just 20 minutes north of midtown Manhattan, and at our satellite program at Rockefeller Center. At Iona we are committed to educating lifelong learners in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and American Catholic higher education. We prepare our 3,300 undergraduates and 600 graduate students with career-ready skills and success in all facets of their lives by nurturing the values of justice, peace and service. Our continued success depends on attracting and retaining a highly motivated, results-oriented and talented team. Learn more about what makes us unique: review our Mission, Vision & Values, our stories in the media and our compelling benefits. Join the Iona College team and partner with us as we Move the World!

Iona College is committed to attracting and supporting a staff and faculty of women and men that fully represents the racial, ethnic and cultural diversity of the nation and our institution; as a result, we actively seek applications from individuals of all backgrounds and beliefs.