Resident Director

Essential Functions: 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. 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.

Essential Functions: Note Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities: Management Responsibilities May provide peer-level coordination or subject-matter guidance to colleagues performing similar work and/or student, part-time workers, including helping organize tasks, clarify priorities, or review work for quality or consistency.

Additional Functions Required Qualifications: Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree Minimum of 1 year of experience in a pre-professional or professional role in resident life operations.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree. Minimum Starting Salary $55,240 (plus Room and Board) Maximum Starting Salary $55,240 (plus Room and Board) Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills. Is this a Union position? No Posting Number A1116P Number of Vacancies 1 Start Date ASAP Posting Date 08/12/2026

Special Instructions EEO Statement: 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 Physical Activity Sitting Nearly Continuously Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Nearly Continuously Hearing, Listening, Talking Nearly Continuously Standing Standing Not Required Walking Walking Not Required Running Running Not Required Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required Climbing stairs Not Required Climbing ladders Climbing ladders Not Required Reaching overhead Reaching overhead Not Required Pulling, pushing Pulling, pushing Not Required Shoveling Shoveling Not Required Lifting – up to 20 pounds Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required Lifting – up to 50 pounds Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required

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 Optional Documents Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page) Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have a bachelor's degree? Yes No * Do you have a minimum of 1 year experience in a pre-professional or professional role in resident life operations? yes no