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Associate Director of Residential Life

Posting Number S01436JP

Department Residential & Student Life

Job Summary

An inclusive and dynamic living and learning community is a central element of the Bowdoin experience. The Office of Residential Life, guided by the values of a learning community, oversees all aspects of on-campus living. The vibrant living environment allows residents to explore their intellectual and extracurricular passions to the fullest and form incredible friendships.

The Associate Director of Residential Life will lead the selection, supervision, training and leadership development of the residential life student staff. This position coordinates with campus partners across the division to support students who are facing challenges including mental health issues, bias, gender violence, substance use issues, homesickness, academic struggles, inter-personal conflict, and other difficulties associated with transitioning to college life. This position supervises the Assistant Director in administrating all aspects of the College House program.

Essential Functions:

+ Work with students affiliated with the Residential Life Office by being the initial contact for residential life student staff as it relates to resident support and wellness.

+ Utilize restorative practices to shape community expectations and facilitate and mediate conflicts.

+ Ensure that the Residential Life student staff have the skills and tools they need to create and oversee inclusive, safe, and engaging residential spaces.

+ Supervise the Assistant Director, serve on student support teams, and participate in the on-call rotation.

The hiring range for this position is expected to be: $67,300 – $71,900.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

+ A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)

+ Generous Retirement Plan – 401(a) and 403(b)

+ Life and Disability Insurance

+ Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time

+ Paid Holidays and Special Days Off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html

+ Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)

+ Household access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool

+ Free fitness and wellness classes!

+ And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html

Education/Skills Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred. Degree in education or related field.

+ Knowledge of a residential liberal arts college administration and cultural norms gained through a liberal arts education.

+ Proven ability to design, implement, and assess topical and developmentally appropriate student leadership programs.

+ Ability to exercise exceptional judgment, even in the absence of clear and direct guidance, ensure strict confidentiality, and demonstrate outstanding professionalism across a range of situations.

+ Able to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni, faculty, and fellow staff colleagues.

+ Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

1-3 years related experience required; 4-7 preferred.

+ Demonstrated experience supervising, developing, and motivating a diverse student staff team.

+ Demonstrated experience with crisis management skills, including problem-solving and critical thinking.

+ Ability to utilize Microsoft Office, Google Suite and social media.

+ StarRez database experience preferred.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Standard Work Days and Hours

This is an exempt level position that requires the time commitment to complete the essential duties of the position. This is a part/full-time position working 40 hours/48 weeks, (0.92 FTE ) with l evening or weekends required as needed. Standard administrative hours are 8:30am – 5:00pm.

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift

Employment Category Full Time Year Round

FTE 0.92

Benefits Eligible Yes

Pay Type Salaried

Background Check Package Requirements Faculty/Administrative

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? No

Posting Date 06/11/2025

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled No

Type of Posting Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

EEO Information

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

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