Resident Director

The Office of Residence Life at McKendree University seeks two qualified individuals to fill the Resident Director for Residence Life position on its Lebanon, Illinois campus. The position is responsible for overseeing a residential area consisting of approximately 100 residents, supervising student staff, acting as a university judicial officer, and serving on departmental collaterals, as well as other assigned duties compatible with organizational goals. The successful candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree and have experience working in Residence Life or a comparable Student Affairs setting.

The compensation package for this full-time position includes a partially furnished on-campus apartment, and an excellent benefits package, in addition to other advantages.

For a full position description, please the Office of Residence Life website at https://www.mckendree.edu/student-life/res-life/life/employment.php.

McKendree University, Illinois’ first and finest, is a private university in Lebanon, IL, just 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis, home of the 11-time World Series champs (St. Louis Cardinals) and the 2019 Stanley Cup winner (St. Louis Blues). St. Louis also boasts a wonderful zoo, a first-rate botanical garden, a vibrant art scene (both performing and visual), and a plethora of top-notch restaurants.

Interviews will begin immediately. Qualified candidates should complete and submit the McKendree Employment Application and send a letter of interest referencing job #RD02 with a resume/CV and contact information for three professional references to the Director of Human Resources at hr@mckendree.edu and Director of Residence Life at crwertman@mckendree.edu.

McKendree is an ADA/EEO/Vet/Disabled employer committed to enhancing the cultural and gender diversity of the campus. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.