Job Description

Job Location: San Jose Campus - Jacksonville, FL 32217
Job Category: Staff & Support Roles

Position Summary:
The Director of Residential Life provides leadership and oversight of the school’s boarding program and is responsible for creating a safe, supportive, and engaging residential experience for students. This role manages the day-to-day operations of student life outside the classroom while building a strong sense of community and belonging.
The Director works closely with students, families, faculty, and residential staff to support student well-being, accountability, and personal growth.
This is an exciting and important moment in the residential life program with the opening of a fully renovated wing expanding the program to up to 100 residential students.
Director of Residential Life –12 Month Exempt
Essential Functions:
Residential Program Leadership
- Oversee all aspects of the boarding program, including daily operations and student life
- Establish clear expectations for student conduct and community standards
- Develop and implement programs that support student engagement and leadership
- Develop, review, and maintain the Student Resident Life Handbook and Employee Resident Life Handbook, ensuring policies are clear, current, and consistently applied
- Set clear expectations for student behavior and community standards, and ensure they are communicated, understood, and consistently enforced
Student Support and Supervision
- Build strong relationships with boarding students and maintain a visible presence in the residential community
- Support students’ social and emotional development
- Partner with counselors, advisors, and school leadership to support student success
Staff Leadership and Management
- Hire, train, and supervise dorm parents and residential staff including an associate director.
- Provide clear expectations, feedback, and ongoing support
- Create and manage duty schedules to ensure appropriate coverage
Operations and Logistics
- Oversee residential facilities to ensure they are safe, organized, and well maintained
- Coordinate student arrivals, departures, and weekend programming
- Manage residential budgets and resources
Safety and Risk Management
- Ensure appropriate supervision and adherence to school policies
- Respond to student concerns, disciplinary issues, and emergencies
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
Community and Communication
- Serve as the primary point of contact for boarding families
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians
- Maintain close partnerships with teachers, coaches, counselors, and learning support.
- Partner with school leadership to support a consistent student experience

Qualifications

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
- Experience working with high school students in a residential or school setting
- Leadership and team management experience
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Sound judgment and the ability to manage sensitive situations
Physical Requirements
- Ability to move throughout campus and residential facilities, including walking between buildings and navigating stairs
- Ability to respond to student needs and emergencies at any time, including evenings and overnight.
- Ability to occasionally lift or move items up to 25 pounds, such as luggage or supplies
- Ability to remain active and engaged during events, activities, and extended workdays
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the role

Work Environment and Expectations
- This is a 12-month, live-in position with on-campus housing and meals provided
- Requires evening and weekend availability and participation in an on-call rotation
- The Director is expected to be an active and visible presence in the school community including convocations, senior events and in athletics.
The residential program is a central part of the student experience. The Director of Resident Life helps create an environment where students feel supported, connected, and prepared for life beyond school.