Resident Director
Location: Westchester Campus · Type: Full time · Posted:
2026-08-20 · Reference: R15759
This position is responsible for the overall development and administration of
a supportive learning environment within an assigned residential community
with a resident population ranging from 200 to 450. The Resident Director
plays an integral role in shaping the residential experience and will assist
in developing a premier residential experience that builds on our rich Jesuit
Catholic traditions and supports LMU's academic mission. The Student Housing
Office is committed to utilizing Los Angeles as an urban classroom to foster a
supportive and challenging multicultural learning environment for residents.
The Resident Director is an 11-month, live-in position and serves in a 24-hour
on-call duty rotation.
Crisis Response and Conduct Management
Respond to incidents that occur in the assigned community during normal
business hours
Participate in a year-round 24-hour on-call duty rotation, including
university break periods
Serve in a weekly intake process in conjunction with the Department of
Public Safety
Oversee community policy education and enforcement initiatives
Serve as a University Conduct Administrator and adjudicate student conduct
cases
Function as a mandated reporter for incidents relating to sexual and
interpersonal misconduct, mental health, and substance abuse
Administration
Supervise implementation of building safety and security measures
including but not limited to health and safety inspections, fire drills,
roster verification, hall openings and closings, housing selection,
housing transition, and roommate changes
Serve on department and university committees and task forces
Establish and maintain communication with supervisors, Dean of Students'
Office, and Student Psychological Services concerning students of concern
Prepare and monitor program and administrative budgets
Liaison with campus partners regarding building maintenance, custodial
concerns, and other services that support the Student Housing Office
Contribute to the department's continuous quality improvement efforts and
customer service training
Community Development and Student Engagement
Responsible for the overall development and management of an assigned
residential community
Foster a supportive multi-cultural environment through community
programming and contact with students and staff
Counsel, advise, and make referrals to residential students as
appropriate, including follow-up to ensure satisfactory resolution
Provide programmatic and administrative oversight for Living-Learning
Communities, Theme Communities, or special programs/populations in the
assigned residential area
Assist Resident Advisors and other hall staff (Resident Ministers,
Faculty in Residence, and Faculty Fellows) in developing intentional
plans to further the academic, social, and personal development of
residents
Maintain a high level of visibility in the assigned residential area
Staff Supervision and Advising
Supervise a team of 6-12 Resident Advisors
Assist in the recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation of Resident
Advisors
Recruit, train, oversee, advise, and support the building council,
including attending planned officer retreats, meetings, and programmatic
events
Develop, implement, and support training efforts for student staff within
the community and department
Communicate regularly with student staff via weekly staff meetings,
individual consultations, email, and daily personal contact
Participate in departmental and divisional training and development events
Perform other duties as assigned or requested
Loyola Marymount University Expectations
Exhibit behavior that supports the university's mission, vision, and values.
Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of
professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a
commitment to outstanding customer service.
Requisite Qualifications
Typically a Master's degree in College Student Personnel Administration,
Higher Education, or closely related field or equivalent experience.
Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and
abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes
A minimum of one year of professional experience, post-master's. Preferred
experience supervising student staff. Experience working closely with
students from diverse backgrounds in a higher education setting.
Familiarity with and sensitivity to the goals of Catholic higher education
in an intercultural environment
Experience dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective and appropriate
staff and student relationships. Effectively supervise, lead, coach,
evaluate, advise, and assist others.
Understand and apply conflict management and crisis intervention
strategies.
Work autonomously and as a team member
Manage budgets and other resources
Demonstrate computer competency and preferably be knowledgeable of
Microsoft systems.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so
classified.
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Staff Term (Fixed Term)
Salary range
$61,800.00 - $77,300.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now
or in the future.
Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the
mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants
who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the
education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an
equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from
discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We
invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and
beliefs to apply. (Visit www. lmu.edu for more information.)
LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and
ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants.
Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage
of the application, interview, or selection process may contact Human
Resources at [email protected] or by phone at (310) 338-2723. Applicants who use
relay services or other assistive communication technologies are welcome to
utilize those services when contacting Human Resources.
When contacting Human Resources, please include the job posting number, title
of the position and department for which you are applying. Applicants are not
required to disclose the nature of a disability or provide medical information
when requesting an accommodation during the recruitment process.
LMU will work with applicants in a timely and interactive process to identify
and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable federal and
state law.
