Director of Housing and Residential Life

Director of Housing and Residence Life

Description:

McPherson College seeks dynamic and innovative candidates for the live-in or live-on campus position of Director of Housing and Residence Life.

McPherson College is a career-oriented, liberal arts institution. It is located in McPherson, Kansas, about one hour north of Wichita, the largest city in the state.   McPherson offers a robust quality of life to all its residents.  Founded in 1887 by members of the Church of the Brethren, the college remains committed to the values of the church: peace and justice, ethical behavior, and putting faith into action. The mission of McPherson College is to develop whole persons through scholarship, participation and service. The college has a primarily Residence student body of over 800 with 33% minority, and has been identified as rising Hispanic serving institution.  For more information, please visit www.mcpherson.edu.

The Director of Housing and Residence Life acts as a primary administrator of the residence life program. In this live-on position, the Director of Housing and Residence Life is responsible for developing and implementing a rich and positive residential experience. Reporting to the Dean of Students, this position oversees Resident Directors and Resident Assistants, residential programming and functions, housing operations, and residential conduct.

This is a 12-month, full-time exempt position with some evening and/or weekend hours. This is a live-in or live-on position (or successful applicant could live within close proximity to the college campus).  In addition to salary, compensation may include a two-bedroom apartment or duplex, utilities, and meal plan.  This position is eligible for full college benefits including a generous retirement benefit.  Finally, this position participates in an on-call rotation.

The ideal candidate will exercise a high level of discretion and judgment in the day-to-day operation, embraces and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, and possesses strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications:

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in student services, education, counseling, or closely related field required; Masters preferred

Experience:  2-3 years’ experience in student services/residential life preferred

Compensation:

Salary based on qualifications.

Application Instructions:

Please complete the on-line application at:

https://www.mcpherson.edu/jobs/director-of-housing-and-residence-life/

with a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information of three professional references required. 

McPherson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).