Assistant Director of Residential Life
Salary
$40,453.00 Annually
Location
Collegeville, MN
Job Type
Administrative Staff, Full Time
Job Number
202500011
Department
Residential Life - Prep School
Opening Date
09/26/2025
Description
Benefits
Position Summary
Saint John's Preparatory School invites applications for the full-time (.83fte), benefit eligible position of Assistant Director of Residential Life. This position runs mid-August to early June.
Saint John's Preparatory School is a Catholic/Benedictine, co-educational, day and boarding college preparatory school for students in grades 6-12, with boarding options beginning in the 9th grade. Saint John's Prep is located on the 3,000 acres of woods and lakes of Saint John's University's campus in central Minnesota.
Since its founding in 1857, Saint John's Preparatory School has provided exceptional education in the Catholic Benedictine tradition. Prep has continuously dedicated itself to both educational development and personal formation. Benedictine education calls for a lively interplay between rigorous thinking and the development of practices for a purpose-filled life.
The Assistant Director of Residential Life will work in partnership with the Director of Residential Life (Dean of Student Life) to create and carry out the vision and mission of the SJP Residential Life Program. They will also provide leadership and guidance for the team of Faculty Residents. This person will serve as the first point of contact for all dorm related questions, emergencies, etc.
They are expected to be prepared to make critical, sometimes life-impacting decisions as the first responder for students' needs during non-office hours, including nights and weekends.
They will oversee and interact dynamically with students in the hall; suggest, create, and participate in activities; communicate with school personnel as needed; make decisions related to discipline and safety issues and administer medications and other duties.
The Order of Saint Benedict offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information).
The posted wage represents OSB's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.
Please visit SJP (http://www.sjprep.net) to learn more about Saint John's Prep school.
Responsibilities
-Ensure all resident students' health and safety while in the school's care.
-Create an inclusive, loving, family-like environment that focuses on positive relationships and authentic connections to best support the social-emotional needs of all residents.
-Establish and maintain healthy and respectful relationships with students and parents.
-Collaborate with the Director of Residential Life (Dean of Student Life) and other staff to address student conduct with an educational and developmental approach grounded in Benedictine Practices.
-Manage the Residential Life program within the parameters of the budget provided/monitored by the Director of Residential Life (Dean of Student Life).
-Maintain a high professional competence and expertise by participating in continuing education and job-related personal and professional growth experiences.
-Serve as a steward of Saint Michael Hall's physical plant resources, equipment, and grounds while maintaining a welcoming and well-kept resident hall environment.
-Represent the school in coordinating the After School Study program for all students. Connect with CSB/SJU to recruit college student tutors.
-Be the first point of contact and authority in the dorm building with the ability to function in a 24-hour on-call environment and maintain productivity. Attend to a work phone (provided) 24/7 in case of emergency.
-Respond to medical and mental health emergencies of the residential students.
-Lead the team of Faculty Residents, lead team meetings and dorm initiatives, create schedules, and delegate assignments as needed.
-Schedule appointments for residential students, transport them to appointments off campus, work with local providers, and manage the medical documentation/insurance, etc. of residential students.
-Adjust to unpredictable circumstances and changing schedules - take an active role in creating the schedule and delegating tasks/work to the residential life staff.
-Flex working hours in a way that meets the needs of the residential program and students.
-Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Residential Life (Dean of Student Life)
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree
-Valid MN driver's license and acceptable driving record. Insurance requires a minimum age of 20 to drive our vehicles.
-Ability to function in a 24-hour on-call environment and maintain productivity
-Flexibility and the ability to adjust to unpredictable circumstances and changing schedules
-Ability to flex working hours in a way that meets the needs of the residential program and students
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Experience in residential life at a boarding program or higher education
-Experience connecting and working with international students
-Experience working with adolescents
-Awareness of educational software, Blackbaud or Schoology
-Understanding of Residential Software, Orah
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
-Ability to lift luggage, boxes, and packages up to 40 pounds
-Ability to be alert/awake until 11 PM and ability to be responsive overnight if needed
-Ability to drive fleet vehicles, including a 14-passenger van
ADDITIONAL REQUISITES: (In addition to the qualifications noted on the job description, all employees are expected to abide by the following expectations):
-Ability to interact with the community of the Order of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University/College of Saint Benedict.
-Project a positive image of service, which represents the mission of Saint John's Prep.
The ability to maintain a high level of competence. Prudent judgment and confidentiality are expected of all employees.
-Help create and foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive work environment.
-Each employee's personal safety and health are of primary importance in our operation. Therefore, each employee has the responsibility to prevent accidents and injuries. In addition, the Order of Saint Benedict and its employees have the responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and departmental regulations related to safety and health.
-Possess the ability to respond to urgent/crises professionally and calmly, ensuring campus emergency protocols and school policy are followed.
-Support, promote, and respect the school's vision, mission, and philosophy
-Exemplify the Benedictine Practices in both one's personal and professional life
-Enjoy living and interacting with young adults and work effectively with students living and learning in a multicultural environment
-Sensitive to the various needs of students from diverse backgrounds
-Possess a willingness to maintain a high level of competence. Prudent judgment and confidentiality are expected at this level of responsibility.
Benefits and Remuneration: Compensation for this position includes a salary of $40,453 for a 10-month term of employment which runs from mid-August and ends early June. The Assistant Director of Residential Life also receives a partly furnished 2-bedroom, apartment with kitchen and private bathroom, free community laundry, parking, utilities, and high-speed internet access year-round.
-Summer Living: While the AD position is a 10-month appointment, we allow returning staff to remain in their apartments during the June and July non-working months. Stipends and summer provisional contracts may also be available for those wishing to gain further experience or compensation.
-Pet Policy: Only allowed animals in a tank under 60 gallons. The Abbey (Campus) does not allow leashed or unleashed pets or domesticated animals on their Campus as it is a wildlife refuge. Reasonable accommodations will be made for any comfort animals with documentation.
-Alcohol Policy: As the Abbey and University Campus is not "dry," our FR/AD apartments do allow alcohol. However, students are not permitted in staff apartments. This policy is in place to protect the staff and the boarding students.
-Domestic Partner Policy: We, as Benedictines, practice hospitality and respect for all persons. However, we can only allow opposite gendered, married partners to live in the apartment on Campus.
-Saint John's Prep offers a comprehensive benefits package (major medical, dental, life, vision, personal days and sick leave) and a retirement plan.
To Apply
Applications are accepted online by clicking on "Apply". Candidates are asked to complete the application form and submit a cover letter and resume.
If you require an accommodation to participate in the OSB hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-2874.
It is the policy of OSB to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
Order of Saint Benedict is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Order of Saint Benedict (conducting Saint John's Abbey, Saint John's Preparatory School, Liturgical Press, HMML, and Collegeville Institute) provides a comprehensive fringe benefit program. This brochure provides a summary of the benefits offered to employees.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Employees are eligible for coverage in the health insurance plan on the first of the month following their date of hire. If you elect medical coverage for yourself, you may also choose to cover your eligible dependents. Both the employee and the Order share in the cost for this benefit. The plan also uses a Preferred Provider Organization Network; you receive discounts when utilizing health care providers in the network. Care received outside of the network is covered, but at a higher cost to the employee and the institution.
DENTAL INSURANCE
Employees are eligible for coverage in the dental insurance plan on the first of the month following their date of hire. If you elect dental coverage for yourself, you may also choose to cover your eligible dependents. Both the employee and the Order share in the cost for this benefit. The plan also uses a Preferred Provider Organization Network; you receive discounts when utilizing providers in the network. Care received outside of the network is covered, but at a higher cost to the employee and the institution.
VISION PLAN
This voluntary plan offers affordable vision coverage for routine eye exams, eyeglass lenses and frames, and contact lenses. Discounts on hearing exams and hearing aids are also included.
LIFE INSURANCE
The Order provides a Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) policy to employees. This insurance becomes effective on the first of the month following date of hire. The amount of term insurance provided is based on your annual salary as follows:
Salary Life Insurance
$0- $20,000 $50,000
$20,001 - $37,500 $75,000
$37,501 - $50,000 $90,000
$50,001 - $66,666 $100,000
$66,667+ 1.5x salary up to a
maximum benefit of $400,000
You may also purchase additional life insurance in increments of one, two, three, or four times your annual salary. There is also a dependent life insurance package available.
Employer provided life insurance in excess of $50,000 is subject to imputed tax (a tax on the value of the premium).
VACATION
Paid vacation is accrued based upon FTE and the number of years employed. Vacation is cumulative from year to year to a maximum of 240 hours. Employees working 100% time receive the following:
Vacation days per year Years employed
16 days 0-10 years
20 days 11+ years
HOLIDAY PAY
Employees receive paid holidays. The Order recognizes ten official holidays during the calendar year: New Years' Eve Day, New Years' Eve, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Leased employees may receive additional holidays.
SICK LEAVE
Full-time employees earn up to 9 days of sick leave per year, pro-rated based on FTE. Sick leave is cumulative from year to year up to a maximum of 720 hours (90 days). Employees may also use accumulated personal sick leave to care for ill family members.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY
After one year of benefit eligible employment, the Order provides coverage in the event of an illness or injury which prevents you from working. This plan provides a benefit which equals 60% of your basic monthly earnings to a maximum monthly benefit of $15,000. This benefit will be payable for the benefit duration, provided the employee is unable to perform the usual and customary duties of his/her occupation. For specific details, please refer to plan booklet.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS / HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
These plans allow employees to set aside a portion of their salary on a pre-tax basis to pay for IRS approved expenses.
TUITION ASSISTANCE - PREP SCHOOL
The tuition assistance plan is an educational grant provided by the Order to a qualified child of a full time employee towards meeting the tuition costs at Saint John's Preparatory School. The dependent must meet the eligibility criteria in order to receive this benefit. Leased employees are not eligible for this benefit.
TUITION REMISSION - EMPLOYEE
Tuition remission is an educational benefit provided by the Order to full-time employees. A full-time employee and spouse (if applicable) are eligible for tuition free education benefits the first full semester after six months of employment. The payment of special fees is the responsibility of the employee. Full-time employees may enroll for one undergraduate course per term, which includes summer; up to a maximum of 2 courses per year. Leased employees are not eligible for this benefit.
PARENTAL LEAVE
A three week (15 days) paid leave will be granted to eligible employees due to the birth or adoption of a child, pro-rated based on FTE. New employees are eligible for this benefit after twelve months of employment.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Employee Assistance Program (Vital Work Life) is currently a free counseling resource available to all employees and immediate family members. EAP counselors can help you identify problems and concerns regarding family, marriage, emotions, alcohol or drugs, financial difficulties, legal issues and job stress. All contacts between you, your family, and the EAP are provided as a benefit from the Order and are kept strictly confidential.
RETIREMENT PROGRAM
The Order provides two 403(b) retirement plans: A Defined Contribution Plan and a Supplemental Tax Deferred Annuity Plan. These plans are administered by Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Enrollment in the retirement plan will be effective the first day of the month following date of hire, unless the employee elects to opt-out.
Employee OSB
Year Contribution Contribution
1 3% 1%
2 3% 3%
3 3% 5%
4 3% 7%
5 3% 9%
Supplemental Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
Full-time and part-time benefit eligible employees may voluntarily elect to contribute to the Supplemental Tax Deferred Annuity Plan. A Roth option is also available.
AFLAC SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE
This voluntary plan offers an additional level of financial protection for you and your family in the event of a serious accident or illness.
Benefits subject to change annually Revised July 2025
Employer
Order of Saint Benedict (MN)
Address
2900 Abbey Plaza
Box 2400
Collegeville, Minnesota, 56321
Phone
320-363-2874
Website
https://www.csbsju.edu/
