Position Summary: A Resident Director actively leads residential programming and serves the needs of our students to ensure all students have a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment to live and learn.  The Director will have oversight of activities in four focal areas that contribute to positive residential learning: a) leadership development or Resident Assistants b) Residence hall programming, c) student case management and d) residence hall management.  

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Recruit, train, and mentor RAs to meet the goals of the Leadership Development Program.  
• Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive residential curriculum as well as partner with other departments to support the community building, retention, academic success, and spiritual development of students. 
• Provide appropriate responses to conduct violations and help residents develop skills to effectively navigate conflict with others, and develop an appreciation for diversity  
• Help residents understand the restorative justice model and understand how they impact others 
• Ensure a safe environment and proper maintenance of systems and facilities in residence halls  
• Respond to crisis situations is done in accordance with departmental and institutional emergency procedures 

General Qualifications:  

• People-oriented, creative, sincere, and depth of Christian faith commitment; firm commitment to LCC's mission 
• Understanding of developmental concerns of university-age populations; ability to encourage personal growth in others; ability to initiate relationships and develop rapport with undergraduate students and staff/faculty 
• Strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills; excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills; strong self-motivation and initiative 
• Experience with intercultural issues and international student populations and ability to work in a diverse environment 
• Ability to creatively innovate, strategize utilizing limited resources and anticipate unintended consequences required; ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal guidance required  

Specific Qualifications:  

• Degrees: Bachelor’s degree in a related field required, Master’s degree in Student Personnel, Counseling, Ministry of Higher Education and Student Development preferred 
• Experience working in higher education, residence life, and international communities is required; 
• Skills: proficiency using technology platforms and database systems required

We offer:

• Diverse international environment
• Friendly and supportive team
• Professional development opportunities through Erasmus +
• On-campus housing
• Return airfare 
• State healthcare and accident insurance 
• 40 work days of vacation /year
• Lithuanian language courses
• Continued academic learning: 1 course/semester free of charge
• Discounts for MA programs

Work load:  full-time, average 40 hours / week, on-call on rotation