Resident Director

Job Description:

Berklee is looking for a dedicated live-in professional to serve as a Resident Director (RD). In this pivotal role you will be the heartbeat of a residential community of up to 450 students fostering an environment where young musicians and performers can grow both personally and artistically. As a mentor administrator and crisis responder you will implement a Residential Curriculum designed to turn dorm life into a transformative educational experience. At Berklee your work directly supports the next generation of creative leaders.

About the Role & Responsibilities

The RD is a full-time 12-month position reporting to the Associate Director of Residential Education. You will lead a staff of 312 Resident Assistants (RAs) and manage the day-to-day operations of your assigned hall(s).

Key Responsibilities:

• Staff Supervision: Recruit train and supervise RAs. Conduct weekly meetings to review goals discuss hall issues and support staff development.
• Residential Curriculum: Partner with the academic mission by creating learning goals and educational strategies. Train RAs on high-impact practices that promote holistic student growth.
• Crisis Intervention: Serve in a 24/7 Primary-On-Call rotation. You must maintain a 10-minute response time to any campus incident in partnership with Public Safety and Health and Wellness.
• Student Conduct: Act as a Hearing Officer adjudicating cases and assigning sanctions to uphold community standards and safety.
• Living Learning Communities (LLCs): Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to design co-curricular activities and manage recruitment for specialized housing communities.
• Facility Management: Conduct weekly building walk-throughs manage room condition reports and coordinate with Facilities/Physical Plant for maintenance and safety.

What Youll Bring (Requirements)

This role requires a blend of administrative precision empathetic leadership and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Educational & Professional Requirements:

• Masters Degree Required: Must be in Student Personnel Counseling Education or a related field.
• Experience: 13 years of post-bachelors experience in residential life student activities judicial affairs or orientation.
• Skills: Exceptional written and oral communication strong organizational habits and the ability to work independently or within a group.
• Mindset: Creativity self-motivation and a customer service approach to student needs.

Perks & Contract Details

Berklee offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including unique benefits for live-in professionals:

• Housing: A furnished on-campus apartment is provided.
• Companionship: Spouses/partners are welcomed and pets are negotiable (dependent on breed/size).
• Contract: RDs are eligible for a 2-year contract (performance-dependent) with an option for a 3rd year.

Berklee Culture & Benefits

Berklees mission is to educate train and develop the worlds most inspired and innovative artists. Beyond the provided housing youll find:

• Mission-Driven Culture: A workplace that values diversity inclusion and the transformative power of the arts.
• Generous Time Off: Extensive PTO and paid holidays including a winter break.
• Healthcare: Comprehensive health dental and life insurance plans.
• Tuition Benefits: For you and your family including free or discounted courses.
• Performance Access: Nightly access to world-class performances right on campus.

Join us in building a community where artists can thrive!

Hiring Range: $53000 to $56500; salary dependent on relevant experience and education.

Please visit the Total Rewards page to learn more about the benefits of working at Berklee.

This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will employment relationship.

Diversity Equity Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit qualifications experience ability and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty staff students and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion ancestry age national origin place of birth gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability genetic information or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces or any other category protected by federal state or local law.

As part of this commitment Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact the Human Resources Team at or call .

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*

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