Posted: 28-May-25
Location: NEW WINDSOR, Maryland
Type: Full Time
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Looking to be part of an innovative and fast-growing institution that prepares students to be global citizens and life-long learners?
Springdale Preparatory School seeks a qualified and experienced candidate to serve as the Director of Residential Life. We are looking for candidates who are excited for the opportunity to create and implement a successful residential life program at a critical point in the school’s development. Be part of the Springdale difference!
This position is a pivotal member of the School’s Administrative Leadership team and will lead the development and implementation of the school’s residential life strategic plan, as the Springdale’s residential program quickly expands.
This position uses research and best practices to create a residential program that supports the academic, social, emotional, and physical well-being and development of residential students. The Director maintains an active presence in the residential life program, manage and train residential staff, ensure residential and community standards, policies, and procedures are consistent, and followed, and oversee all the logistics of the residential life program.
This position supervises the residential life staff, including two female and three male residential life instructors and other supervisory staff. This position also manages the dorm staff shift schedule and ensures dorm staff participate in required training, such as CPR and medication technician certifications.
Springdale Preparatory School is a co-educational multicultural collegiate boarding and day school located on sprawling 51-acre campus in New Windsor, Maryland for students in grades 6th through 12th. Springdale Preparatory is an IB World School and is proud to be the only IB school in Carroll County, MD. To learn more about Springdale Preparatory School, please click here.
Essential Functions of the position include:
- Provide strategic direction, implementation, evaluation, and communication regarding all aspects of the residential life program, use research and best practices to ensure consistent practices that align with the school’s mission and vision
- Contribute to an environment which supports the academic, social, emotional, and physical well-being and development of students
- Uphold the code of conduct, honor code, student handbook, residential life handbook, and school standards and expectations
- Oversee the response to residential life violations in conjunction with the Dean of Students
- Manage, develop, and implement the school’s residential life program, including policies and procedures, updates to residential life handbooks, training requirements, etc.
- Maintain an active presence in the residential life program, including maintaining an adult presence on evenings and weekends, serving as the primary supervisor to one of the dorms during the academic year, and participates in dorm duty shifts
- Establish training procedures for all residential life staff and ensure staff maintain proper certifications, including CPR/First Aid and medication technician certifications
- On-board, train, and supervise residential life staff; maintain dorm supervision schedule, hold staff meetings, promote positive working relationships, and ensure residential and community standards policies and procedures are upheld
- Coordinate student care in collaboration with the dean of students, residential staff, counselors, nurse, and faculty
- Proactively maintain communication with parents/guardians and serve as the primary advocate for students as it pertains to residential life
- Manage and oversee the logistics of the residential life program
- Coordinate with food service about meal needs and special events for the boarding community
- Plan, develop, and maintain a calendar for residential life activities, including evening and weekend activities that contribute towards a positive student experience
- Collaborate with the admissions team, international program manager, and other administrators to support the unique needs of international students
- Proactively build positive relationships with students to build a culture of safety, respect, engagement, and responsibility
Qualified applicants should hold the following in education and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in education or related field (required)
- Master’s degree in education or related field (preferred)
- 5-7 years in Housing/Residential Life and/or Student Life
- Hold an active or willingness to obtain a CDL class B driver's license with appropriate endorsements, P (passenger) & S (school bus)
- Hold a regular non-commercial driver’s license
- Proficiency with or ability to learn Blackbaud or other online learning platforms
- Experience in managing and resolving conflicts
- Understanding of the critical development issues facing adolescents
- Detail-oriented, with the capacity to effectively and efficiently manage numerous small and large tasks
- Working knowledge of technology systems, including networks and hardware management
- Enjoy working in a cooperative, team-oriented environment with adults and students
- Culturally competent, responsive, and sensitive to diverse populations
Working Conditions and Schedule:
This position is expected to live on campus in a private apartment in one of the residential dormitories and be a visible and active member of the school community.
Must be able to drive students to and from activities days and evenings.
Must be available to provide support for off-hours, weekends, and/or holidays as required.
This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt position. This position is expected to live on campus in a private apartment in one of the residential dormitories
How to apply:
Qualified applicants should send their curriculum vitae/resume and cover letter to Gerald Boarman, Ed.D., Head of School at gerald.boarman@springdaleprep.org
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