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The Department of Residence Life at Lake Forest College invites candidates to apply for the position of Residence Director. A highly
selective liberal arts college located on Chicago’s North Shore, Lake Forest College enrolls more than 1,800 students from more than 40
states and from more than 100 countries.

Residence Directors are 12-month, full-time, live-in professional staff members who are
responsible for the overall development and management of a residential community. Under the supervision of the Director of Residence Life,
Residence Directors create a positive and engaging living environment in residence halls that foster a sense of belonging and promotes
safety and inclusivity. Successful candidates are student-centered, compassionate, and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Select, supervise, and train undergraduate Resident Assistants.
• Create a
  positive and engaging living environment in 2-3 residence
  halls that fosters a sense of belonging and promotes safety and inclusivity.
• Maintain a visible, active, and engaged presence on
  campus.
  • Regularly participate in Residence Life initiatives to build
    community, including but not limited to programming, campus
    events, etc.
  • Connect individually with students and student
    groups.
• Develop meaningful relationships with
  students and provide support and referrals to campus resources based on
  individual need.
• Support retention initiatives through
  supporting students referred to the Early Alert Student Support Team.
• Serve as a college Hearing Officer and adjudicate incidents
  of student misconduct through administrative conferences and student
  conduct board, executing and educational sanctioning model.
• Assist students through conflict resolution (ex. roommate
  mediations).
• Participate in an on-call duty rotation for 1,200+
  residential students.
• Coordinate all aspects of
  administrative management for 2-3 residence halls including but not limited to
  occupancy, facilities, opening and closing procedures, keys,
  and budget management.
• Provide support and leadership for
  departmental functions, including but not limited to student staff
  recruitment and training, student conduct, and operational
  processes.
• The Residence Director position is an essential staff
  position. Residence Directors are Campus Security Authorities and
  Title IX responsible employees (mandatory reporters).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• The
  ability to work a changing and flexible schedule, including evening and weekend commitments
• Conflict resolution and
  mediation
  experience
• An exhibited commitment to student development and higher education
• Strong interpersonal and
  communication
  skills
• Ability to manage crisis situations and student conduct issues
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and
  inclusion
• Availability for on-call responsibilities and flexible hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Experience in residential life, counseling, or
  teaching

Salary and Benefits

Salary: Starting
salary of
$45,000 per year.

Benefits: Employee Benefits | Lake Forest College

Additional benefits include:

• Furnished
  apartment including utilities and internet.
• Partial meal plan during the academic year
• Moving expenses
• This is
  a live-in position with a furnished apartment. Residence Directors are welcome to have a partner, spouse, or other family member live with
  them. Lake Forest College’s pet policy for live-in staff allows for small pets.

Application Process

Please submit a
cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references via email to the
Residence Director Search Committee at reslife@lakeforest.edu.

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