Job Description
Interim Director of Residence Life
Pay: $45–$50/hr
Schedule: Full-time
Contract through March
Location: Boston, MA
About the Role:
An accredited, private institution specializing in medical and health sciences is seeking an Interim Director of Residence Life to provide leadership and stability while a permanent hire is identified. This role reports to the Senior Associate Dean of Students and oversees daily departmental operations and staff supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day operations for Residence Life (excluding budget management)
- Supervise 2 Area Coordinators and 1 Office Manager
- Support student conflict resolution and parent communications
- Coordinate Residence Life involvement in major campus events
- Ensure timely handling of student cases
- Participate in on-call rotation (some nights/weekends)
What We’re Looking For:
- 5+ years in Residence Life or Student Affairs
- Higher Ed experience required
- Strong leadership, communication, and mediation skills
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
- Available after background check; contract runs through March