Associate Director of Residence Life
St. Mary’s College of Maryland at Historic St. Mary’s City is accepting résumés for the position of Associate Director of Residence Life. The Associate Director is a 12-month, full-time, live-on professional staff member. The Associate Director is responsible for assisting with all facets of the residence life program designed to foster the development of approximately 1600 residential students. The Associate Director will be a Residence Life specialist, taking on the coordination of all aspects of housing operations and facilities management; and assist with the supervision of the professional staff, student staff, and support staff. In the absence of the Director of Residence Life, the Associate Director will manage the day-to-day operations of the office. The Associate Director will participate fully in the projects and activities of the Division of Student Affairs.
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in student personnel, counseling, or related human relations’ field. At least five years of proven, relevant experience in residence life including experience with housing operations, staff supervision, student conduct, leadership development, and crisis management. Relevant graduate experience can be considered; excellent written and verbal communication skills; flexible schedule; ability to work independently and as a member of a team; commitment to student development, student learning, and promoting an understanding of the value of diversity in the College community; understanding of the special mission of a residential, liberal arts Honors College. Must possess strong advising skills. Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and proof of COVID-19 vaccination, medical and religious exemptions will be considered.
Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary's College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated as Maryland's public honors college. Undergraduate and residential in nature, with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1600, St. Mary's emphasizes excellence in teaching. The institution was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in 1997. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and close proximity to the amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Richmond.
St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity. Application materials should include a cover letter, résumé (including e-mail address), statement of how the applicant’s employment at the College will contribute to a culture of inclusion and campus diversity, and three references and submitted online at apply.interfolio.com/106836. Questions can be directed to Danielle Brush in the Office of Residence Life at 240-895-4207.
Review of résumés will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.