Director of Residence Life
Job no: 497522
Full time/Part time: Full-time
Location: South Orange
Categories: Administrator
Director oversees a team of 11 full-time dedicated and enthusiastic new professionals, aided by 60+ paraprofessionals. This individual provides strategic vision for a diverse 2000+ student housing community. The Director serves in a highly visible role on campus, working in a cooperative capacity with many campus partners. This position works in collaborative environment to build a robust and engaging residence community for students.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning and Budget
- In collaboration with the Senior Associate Dean of Students, responsible for the development and implementation of the Department Strategic Plan.
- Works with Assistant Director to develop the revenue projection plan for the department.
- Responsible for operating budget for department
- Manage vendor contracts associated with department
Hiring, Supervision, Staff Development
- Responsible for recruitment, hiring and direct supervision of the Central Office staff.
- Provide support and professional development for professional staff
Programmatic
- Oversee development of residential curriculum to assure vibrant, engaging community.
- Develop policies and protocols to enhance student residential experience.
- Develop 360 assessment program for continuous improvement of all aspects of student experience.
Facilities Oversight
- Responsible for both capital project dollars and departmentally funded facilities projects in the residence halls which includes the preparation and oversight of maintenance budgets and renovations projects, process of purchasing housing equipment (i.e. room & lounge furniture, mattresses, carpet, window coverings), including contact with vendors, and working with Seton Hall Procurement Office.
- Coordinate with staff to verify/maintain the University housing furniture and equipment inventory.
- Develop and implement annual replacement schedule for furniture, mattresses, carpet, etc.
- Collaborate with Facilities Engineering in planning long-range renovation and repair schedule.
Administrative Roles
- Serve as superuser for Maxient database.
- Serve as hearing officer for university violations and as appeal officer for Residence Life cases.
- Serve as a member of various divisional and University committees.
- Participate in recruitment events as needed.
- Member of the on-call rotation of the department leadership team.
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in Higher Education or related field
3-5 years progressive experience in Higher Education/Residence Life
Experience supervising professional staff
Salary Range:
$68,060 - $93,583 per year
Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt
Physical Demands: General Office Environment
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Benefits Information:
Full Time Benefits
Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.
These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.
Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives.
Advertised: 28 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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