Director of Residence Life - Concordia University, Chicago

Responsibilities/Duties: Serve as the live-in staff member that supervises Resident Assistants and Resident Mentors along with managing the administrative needs of a residence hall facility. Create and develop a community within the halls that supports the University mission and department goals. Work within the Office of Student Leadership & Involvement to advise the Campus Activities Board, host programming, and support initiatives that improve the student experience.

Skill Sets: Knowledge of residence halls and best practices for management, supervisory skills, ability to relate to students, ability to serve as a role model and mentor, collaborate with staff, faculty, and students, understand student needs, crisis management, conflict mediation, event planning, advising

Education Requirements: Bachelor's required, Master's preferred.

Interested individuals should apply through our website at www.cuchicago.edu/employment. Please include a cover letter, resume and references.

Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation.

Concordia University Chicago does not generally sponsor for employment visas except for positions that oversee, teach or support our international programs.

About Concordia University Chicago:

Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Graduate and Innovative Programs, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 100 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010, and in 2013 was named to the U.S. President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the fifth time. For the sixth consecutive year, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded more than 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more atCUChicago.edu.