Director of Residential Life

Join Our Team: Director of Residential Life

University of Providence | Great Falls, Montana

Are you a passionate student affairs professional who believes that residential life can be a transformative experience rooted in community, character, and purpose?

The University of Providence, a Catholic, student-centered, and mission-focused university, invites applications for the position of Director of Residential Life. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and mission-driven leader to shape a vibrant residential experience that fosters student growth, leadership, service, and virtue.

As the University implements its innovative Communities of Character model, the Director of Residential Life will play a pivotal role in creating an environment where students thrive academically, socially, spiritually, and personally. This position will lead residence life operations, residential programming, student conduct, and staff development while helping students live out the University's Core Values of Compassion, Integrity, Justice, Excellence, and Dignity.

What You'll Do

As Director of Residential Life, you will:

• Provide visionary leadership for residential life initiatives aligned with the University's Catholic mission and Communities of Character framework.
• Develop meaningful residential programs that support faith formation, personal development, leadership, and student engagement.
• Supervise, mentor, and train professional and student staff in community-building, ethical leadership, and character development.
• Oversee residence hall operations, occupancy management, conflict resolution, and student welfare.
• Lead student conduct processes using Maxient and other student life technologies while promoting a fair, educational, and restorative approach.
• Collaborate closely with Campus Ministry, Mission Integration, Counseling Services, Career Services, and Student Engagement to provide holistic support for students.
• Assess residential learning outcomes and implement strategies that strengthen student success and belonging.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Theology, Pastoral Studies, Divinity, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of progressively responsible higher education experience, preferably in residence life or student affairs.
• Experience leading student conduct processes and working with student life software such as Maxient.
• A demonstrated commitment to Catholic higher education and mission-centered student development.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• A passion for mentoring student leaders and creating communities where students flourish.

Why University of Providence?

At the University of Providence, our mission extends far beyond the classroom. We are committed to forming graduates who lead with purpose, serve others, and make meaningful contributions to their communities. As Director of Residential Life, you will have the unique opportunity to influence the student experience and help shape a culture grounded in character, belonging, and personal transformation.

This is a full-time, exempt position that includes on-call responsibilities and occasional evening and weekend programming.

Important Information

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

The University of Providence is an equal opportunity employer and is covered by the Montana Veterans' and Handicapped Persons' Employment Preference Act.

Ready to make a difference? We encourage passionate student affairs professionals who are inspired by Catholic higher education and character formation to apply.

For more information, please contact Human Resources at 406-791-5976.