Residence Director
Messiah College

The Department of Residence Life in the Division of Student Affairs at Messiah College announces an opening for the position of Residence Director.  This position seeks to advance the mission of Messiah College through fostering living-learning environments conducive to spiritual formation, academic success, and interpersonal relationships within residence halls and student apartment buildings. As a full time, (academic year; 10 month position), live-in, professional employee, responsibilities include: recruitment, selection, training, supervision and evaluation of 6-9 undergraduate student staff members, administration of up to 370 residents in a residence hall and apartment building, service as an active member of the Residence Life team and implementation of assessment programs to assure excellent service, educational effectiveness and progress on student learning outcomes.

Required qualifications include: Teaching/mentoring experience; the ability to model faith journey; excellent interpersonal and counseling abilities; strong administrative abilities; the ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the stages of student development and the importance of holistic education; supervisory and decision making abilities; programming experience; strong verbal and written communication abilities and enthusiastic commitment to the student development profession. Commitment to the intellectual, faith and interpersonal development of students and to the mission and identity of Messiah College is also required. Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling or related field or Bachelor’s degree with post undergraduate residence life experience is required. Start date:  August 1, 2010. 

Applicants should provide a letter of application summarizing interest in the College and the position, a comprehensive resume, and statement of faith. Application materials should be sent to: Messiah College, Human Resources, Box 3015, Grantham, PA 17027 or e-mail to humanres@messiah.edu (Applications are preferred via e-mail).

Applications received by March 1, 2010 will be given priority however applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  A job description is available on the college website at http://www.messiah.edu/offices/hr/job_opportunities/admin.html

Messiah College is a Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences. The College is committed to an embracing evangelical spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.

Messiah College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, ethnic/national origin, disability, race or gender in its education programs, admissions or employment policies. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.