Resident Life Lead

Job Summary

The Resident Life Lead oversees the ministry of caring for resident students who choose to live on-campus. The position supervises Resident Life Assistants and provides a safe living and social environment for each individual student and as a corporate group.

Position Requirements

  • Reflect the purpose of the school; honoring Christ in your interaction with students, parents, and employees

  • Supervise Resident Life Assistants and the “day-to-day” operations of student life 24/7

  • Create and maintain a healthy partnership with parents by communicating needs and issues on a regular basis

  • Provide a rich “dormitory” style living experience through safety, structure, mentorship, activities, and supporting all facets of school life

  • Administer progressive disciplinary steps, as necessary; record incidents in SIS System

  • Support and assist other staff members when disciplining or caring for students

  • Plan and manage resident student activities; delegate activity coordination and leadership to Resident Assistants

  • Provide a safe living and social environment for each individual student and as a corporate group

  • Offer assistance to students in the following areas: academics, spirituality, socially, emotionally, and other possible areas of need

  • Provide direction and understanding for students in the following areas: social boundaries, school policies and practices, and appropriate citizenship

  • Oversee and administer student medication needs on a daily basis; working with the school nurse

  • Mentor and minister to Resident Assistants; called to serve Jesus Christ by serving students on a daily basis

  • Assist in managing and overseeing the Student Union facility; ensure maintenance and upkeep of the building and student spaces are clean and safe

  • Be a liaison between students, parents, and administration; answer basic questions pertaining to the resident life services provided by the school, its mission and vision, and its rules and regulations

  • Coordinate out-of-town resident student transportation needs with the Finance Office

  • Assist with local transportation needs; upon authorized certification of using school vehicles

  • Check-in visitors; ensure safety procedures are followed

  • Follow Matthew 18 principles regarding questions, concerns, or problems

  • Perform other related and non-related tasks as assigned

Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with strong constituency building skill; able to interact with students and families from various backgrounds

  • Action and results oriented, self-starter, self-directed, and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial quality; able to work without daily oversight

  • Confident, enthusiastic, and capable

  • Provide a positive example to students by supporting the school’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Hillcrest Lutheran Academy

  • Able to manage necessary software and database

 Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Three or more years of youth or young adult ministry work is preferred

  • Previous experience with Google Apps and Microsoft Office is preferred

Physical Requirements

  • Walking, standing, and sitting throughout the day

  • Able to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally

  • Able to move safely over various terrain, between buildings, up/down stairs

Salary and Benefits

  • Salary Range: $18,000 - $21,000 annual salary, school-year position, on-campus room provided, first serving per meal provided

  • Benefits: Eligible for full-time benefits package