Assistant Director Of Residence Life

Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart in Lake Forest, IL, seeks a creative, energetic, mature female with an interest in mentoring international and domestic high school students at this all-girls college preparatory day and boarding school. 
 
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is one of 25 Sacred Heart schools in the United States and Canada, and 150 schools worldwide. Established in 1858, the school forms global citizens and transforms young women within a dynamic of relationships that affirms the dignity of each member of the school community. Woodlands Academy believes that a multicultural perspective is an essential element of a 21st century education and values diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff.
 
The Assistant Director of Residence Life will work closely with the Director of Residence Life to make a direct impact on the student and staff experience. The Assistant creates programs and provides guidance and leadership for successful and positive student experiences. The Assistant moderates the Residence Community Council RCC and provides leadership training for the council. The Assistant and the Director will work together to ensure the needs of the Residence Life program are being addressed. The Assistant will aid the Director in all student housing, orientation, and medical needs, as well as any other duties as assigned.
 
Responsibilities:
 

• Work closely with the Director and Residence Coordinators to create a calendar of events and activities that result in a positive and engaging boarding culture
• In conjunction with the Director, maintain the program budget and log expenses
• Work closely with food service to ensure staff and student nutritional needs and satisfaction
• Arrange accommodations for guests in the boarding program/residence hall, including exchange students, prospective students, and visiting RSCJ
• Provide transportation to Residence Life for school events and activities in school vehicles, including the school 14-passenger bus
• In conjunction with the Director, assign student housing, create the boarder orientation, and annually edit the Residence Life Handbook and bulletin boards
• Oversee student prescriptions by maintaining the necessary paperwork and refilling prescriptions
• Organize student medical appointments and communicate necessary medical information to parents/guardians
• Assume the Director's duties in her absence
• Cover emergency shifts when on campus

 
Requirements:
 

• Bachelor's degree, or working toward a bachelor's degree, required
• Previous experience, preferred
• Must possess a valid driver's license and the willingness and ability to drive a 14-passenger bus (special license not required; training provided)
• Residence Life staff work on a rotating schedule, including evenings, weekends, overnights, some holidays, and will attend weekly staff meetings and any mandatory training and school events. 
• Excellent interpersonal (relationship) and communication skills
• Positive attitude and dedication to teamwork
• Ability to make decisions, problem solve, and use sound judgment
• International and multicultural exposure, preferred
• Frequently ascend/descend stairs to access different parts of the building 
• Must be willing to submit to all required background checks and safety compliance items

 
Why you should join our community:
 

• We offer generous health/dental/vision plans, group life and long-term disability insurance, voluntary life and short-term disability insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and 403(b) with 5% contribution of annual salary (for full-time employees working 30+ hours a week only)
• Room and board offered for full time roles
• Culturally immersive experience with international students from over ten different countries
• Other employment opportunities within the school community
• Get to go on exciting and fun trips with the students to museums, zoos, Chicago, Milwaukee, shopping, professional sports games, AND MORE
• Opportunities to volunteer
• Have a tremendous impact on the lives of young women

 
How to apply:
 
Please complete the application materials on our Employment page here. All applicants must apply with a cover letter, resume, and Personal Reflection on the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria. We also strongly suggest applicants submit three written references.
 
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory day and boarding school for young women grades 9-12 in Lake Forest, IL. Visit the school's website at www.woodlandsacademy.org and the website of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools at www.sacredheartusc.education to learn more. 
 
Woodlands Academy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Woodlands does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religion*, marital status, color, sex** (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, veteran status, or being a member of the Reserves or National Guard, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or other characteristics or statuses in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
 
*The School reserves the right to use religion as a hiring criterion for selected positions due to the mission and nature of our school as a faith-based institution as permitted by law.
**The School hires for Residence Life as a bona fide occupational qualification.