Resident Director

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long‑term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to the Associate Director, the Resident Director guides Fordham’s educational residential program, creating communities that enhance belonging and directly contribute to retention, especially among first‑year students and in halls operating as Integrated Learning Communities (ILCs). Working closely with housing operations, conduct, and mental health/substance abuse prevention‑focused professional staff, the Resident Director supports a diverse community rooted in rights, respect, and responsibility.

This position recruits, leads, and supports a staff of student Resident Assistants, setting and managing expectations for the year. This position serves as a first responder for life‑safety situations, requiring a 24/7 on‑call duty rotation as well as evening and weekend hours.

• Serves as on‑duty resident director on a regular basis to respond to facilities, safety, and/or crisis situations campus‑wide and assists Resident Assistants‑On‑Duty with major incidents, questions, and concerns.
• Manages housing operations, including but not limited to move‑in, closings, openings, fire drills, monitoring occupancy, reporting damage, and conducting Health and Safety inspections.
• Assesses the community’s needs, preferences, and developmental level to develop an appropriate curriculum and learning outcomes for implementation by the Resident Assistants and the Resident Director.
• Co‑manages the Integrated Learning Community in the residence hall, including regular contact and collaboration with partners in Academic Affairs, Faculty, Ministers, and Administrators in Residence, and/or the Master of the Residential College.
• Manages the conduct process for the hall and housing area, teaching resident students University community standards while training staff to respond to, document, and report incidents of breaches of those standards.
• Serves as the primary University staff member responsible for educating the hall or housing area on community standards, fostering community development, supporting academic engagement, and celebrating diversity in the community.
• Instructs parents/guardians on the educational approach of Fordham’s Residential Life program, serves as the point of contact for student concerns, and involves parents/guardians in the resolution of student conduct/crisis concerns when appropriate.
• Develops and facilitates individual and staff training programs, staff socials, and professional development opportunities, including conducting weekly staff meetings for informational, supervisory, and staff formation purposes.
• Works with the Assistant Director and Budget Coordinator to manage the hall programming budget and allocation of funds.
• Advises and supports the Residence Halls Association hall board by attending weekly meetings and supporting programming initiatives.
• Serves as Administrative Support Person (ASP) for complainants and respondents with sexual misconduct cases and as a monthly check‑in person for students returning to the community via the mental health‑related re‑entry program.
• Abides by University policy and serves as an appropriate role model, furthering the mission to train men and women for others.

• Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers.
• Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a pre‑professional or professional role in resident life operations.

• Knowledge of student behavioral and safety interventions, including conflict resolution.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Google and Microsoft Office suites.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and prioritize projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of mission‑driven education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition.

• Master’s Degree.

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment: Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Documents Needed to Apply: Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter.