Felician University is presently seeking an enthusiastic, conscientious, goal-oriented and student-centric residence life management professional to serve as Assistant Director of Residence Life and Housing.
Reporting to the Director of Housing and Residence Life, the Assistant Director oversees a comprehensive residential curriculum, living-learning communities, and departmental assessment efforts ensuring the implementation of department goals in accordance with the mission of the University.
The position of Assistant Director of Housing and Residence Life is a live-on position that requires a consistent, visible presence—including evenings, weekends, and participation in an on-call rotation. S/he will be provided with a partially furnished, one-bedroom apartment.
Felician University is committed to maintaining a learning and employment environment based upon our core values of Respect for Human Dignity, Compassion, Transformation, Justice and Peace, and Solidarity with People in Need. We offer a choice of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, as well as a retirement plan (403B), tuition remission, and generous time off benefits.
Required Education:
BA/BS degree required, Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling or related field preferred.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of full-time, progressive professional, experience managing overall operations of residential life and housing that includes: mentoring students, safety programs, alcohol awareness programs, educational programming, recreation and social programs and orientation programs, policy development, marketing, managing staff, budgeting, billing, damage assessments and safety.
- Comprehensive knowledge of student development and curriculum design.
- Demonstrated skills in supervision, crisis response, program development, and administrative operations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, families, and campus partners.
- Proven ability to manage conflict and stress constructively, with experience in mediation and student support within a residential setting.
- Demonstrated ability to support diverse student populations in a culturally responsive manner.
- Commitment to student development and alignment with the mission, values, and culture of Felician University.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and participate in an on-call duty rotation; extended time off is limited to the university’s published break periods.
- Experience implementing or supporting a residential curriculum or structured educational programming model.
- Familiarity with student conduct processes and documentation platforms (e.g., Maxient).
- Knowledge of conference housing operations or summer transitional programs (e.g., bridge programs).
- Proficiency with housing management systems, particularly eRezLife (eRez).
- Experience using project management tools (e.g., Asana) and communication platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams) for coordination and collaboration.
- Awareness of current trends in residence life, student development theory, and inclusive community-building practices.
- Experience in student living-learning communities and assessment.
- Demonstrated understanding of how to promote student learning and academic success in a residential life environment.
- Demonstrated skills of leadership and communication, sensitivity to individual differences and an interest and enthusiasm for working with students.
- Ability and willingness to support and promote the Felician Franciscan core values and mission of the University.
To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume and 2 professional references electronically to: Director or via USPS to:
Mr. Romario DaCosta, Director
Housing and Residence Life
Felician University
1 Felician Way
Rutherford, New Jersey 07070